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Thermal Drone Locates Missing Elderly Man in 80-Minute Search Operation
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) demonstrated the life-saving potential of drone technology when deputies successfully located a missing 78-year-old man using a thermal-equipped unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in Malibu. The rescue operation, occurring on December 23, highlights the growing…
Can a Drone Legally Fly Over Your House?
Anyone who flies a drone is a criminal and a creep and all drones should be banned from flying in the United States. The recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states has really sparked an increased hatred and…
New Drone For Christmas? Some Tips Before Your First Flight.
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. There’s going to be a lot of people waking up this year to a brand new drone under the Christmas tree. They’re going to be people getting their very first drone and…
White House Releases Stunning Holiday Drone Tour by ‘Right Up Our Alley’ Creator
In an unprecedented blend of drone technology and holiday tradition, the White House has released a spectacular first-person view (FPV) drone tour of its 2023 Christmas decorations, created by renowned aerial cinematographer Jay Christensen. The mesmerizing flight, which takes viewers…
Soaring Into the Holidays: Season’s Greetings From DroneXL!
Dear DroneXL Readers, As we soar into this holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of our incredible drone community. Whether you’re capturing stunning aerial photographs of snow-covered landscapes, enjoying holiday drone light…
Medical Drone Delivery Trials Cut Transport Time in Half Between Scottish Cities
A groundbreaking drone delivery trial in Scotland has successfully demonstrated the potential for unmanned aircraft to revolutionize medical logistics, cutting delivery times for critical supplies from two hours to just one hour between Elgin and Aberdeen. The project, led by…
Ukraine’s Secret Drone Command Posts Reveal Evolution of Modern Warfare
In a revealing look inside Ukraine’s drone warfare operations, NPR’s recent frontline coverage showcases how unmanned aerial vehicles have become central to the country’s defense strategy against Russian forces. The report, focusing on a secret drone command post near Pokrovsk,…
Ukrainian Volunteers Scale Up DIY Drone Production Despite Chinese Supply Challenges
A grassroots movement of Ukrainian volunteers is rapidly expanding their production of affordable FPV (First Person View) drones, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of tightening Chinese export controls. Working from makeshift workshops in private apartments, these citizen engineers are…
Drone Sightings Disrupt Operations at Marine Corps Air Station in Japan
Military and civilian flights were temporarily suspended at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni following multiple drone sightings on Sunday evening, highlighting ongoing challenges with unauthorized drone operations near military installations. According to U.S. military and Japanese officials, the incident…
Police Drone Locates Missing 68-Year-Old Man in Missouri, Highlighting Growing Role of UAVs in Search and Rescue
A police drone successfully located a missing 68-year-old man in Hallsville, Missouri, demonstrating the increasing effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles in emergency response operations. The man was found alive but in medical distress near a culvert early Monday morning, according…
DJI Flip Drone Leaked: Swiss Retailer Reveals New Sub-250g Drone with AI Tracking
A Swiss online retailer has accidentally published details about DJI’s upcoming Flip drone, revealing key specifications and pricing information ahead of its official launch. The leak, first reported by Jasper Ellens and further detailed by Igor Bogdanov, suggests that DJI…
Draganfly Completes Initial Medical Delivery Tests with Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham has reportedly taken its first steps into drone-enabled healthcare logistics, completing initial test flights with Draganfly Inc. as part of a proof-of-concept program aimed at revolutionizing medical supply delivery. The collaboration marks a significant move by one…