Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Drone News: NEW DJI Avata 2, MOC for Flying Over People
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update live from Lakeland, Florida. We are at Sun ‘n Fun this week. You can see the booth right behind me and we have three stories for you this week. Of course, the DJI…
Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek
In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit…
China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists
A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities…
Micro Solar Drone Achieves Record-Breaking 3.5 Minute Flight Time
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed the smallest solar-powered multi-rotor drone to date, capable of an impressive 3.5 minute flight time. The micro aerial vehicle (MAV) measures just 0.15 m x 0.15 m and weighs a mere…
Ukraine’s Innovative Drone Tactics Pose ‘Extreme Danger’ to Russian Forces, Says Putin Ally
According to Dmitry Rogozin, former head of Russia’s space agency, Ukraine’s innovative use of heavy attack drones, known as Baba Yaga, in combination with nimble first-person-view (FPV) drones, is proving to be a formidable threat to Russian forces in the…
DJI Avata 2 Full Review – Huge Improvements for DJI Drone!
Now this right here is the DJI Avata 2, which is the big brother to the original Avata. In this video, we’re going to do a full review of this drone, talking about some of the features that transferred over…
DJI Avata 2 Review – My New Favorite FPV Drone!
What’s going on guys? Billy here and this has got to be one of the most anticipated drone releases in quite some time. DJI has finally released their Avata 2 and let me say it was well worth the wait…
US Insurers Rely on Drone Photos to Deny Home Insurance Policies
In a concerning trend, major US insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate are increasingly using aerial photographs captured by drones to justify denying home insurance policies. This practice has raised questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the insurance…
DJI Avata 2 Pricing Leaked Ahead of April 11 Launch
The highly anticipated DJI Avata 2 FPV drone is set to launch on April 11, 2024, but pricing information has already been leaked by electronics retailer Abt Electronics. The leak, first reported by drone industry insider Jasper Ellens on X…
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for DJI Dock 2
DJI, a leading drone manufacturer, has recently released a new firmware update for its DJI Dock 2 system. The update, released on April 7, 2024, brings several new features and optimizations to enhance the performance and user experience of the…
Mystery Sea Drone Found in Black Sea: U.S. Boat with Soviet Warhead
A puzzling maritime drone has been discovered in Romanian waters of the Black Sea. The capsized vessel combines a U.S.-built hull with a massive Soviet-era Russian warhead, sparking questions about its origin and purpose, reports Naval News. Discovery and Destruction…
France’s Drone Radar Revolution: Thales Ramps Up Amid Soaring Global Demand
A Glimpse Into France’s Defense Dynamism In the quaint town of Limours, about 50 kilometers south of Paris, a groundbreaking shift is underway at a Thales-owned factory. Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe’s awakened need for military modernization,…