Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it.…
Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist
During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent…
NASA Tests New Portable Drone Management System for Wildfire Response
NASA has completed testing of a new drone airspace management system designed to enhance wildfire response operations. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, in collaboration with AirSpace Integration (ASI), evaluated the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) at…
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.…
Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight
Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically for heavy-use agricultural operators. The system introduces significant payload and coverage capabilities that could reshape how large-scale agricultural operations approach…
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement, announced today, aims to accelerate the availability of ACSL’s SOTEN drone system through Exertis Almo’s established commercial channels. The partnership comes…
NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has…
Exclusive: DJI RS 4 Mini Leak Shows Advanced AI Tracking, Dual Variants
DroneXL.co has obtained exclusive photos of DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini handheld gimbal stabilizer, revealing significant upgrades including an AI-powered tracking system and two distinct variants. This new addition to DJI’s Ronin Series (RS) line appears to target both smartphone…
U.S. Army begins production of 3D printed tactical drones
The U.S. Army has begun 3D printing its own tactical drones for special operations, enabling faster deployment of customizable and easily repairable aircraftThe initial production experiment will see one hundred 3D printed drones built. 3D printed tactical drones The Army’s…
White House Breaks Silence on East Coast Drone Mystery: ‘Not the Enemy’
In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity…