Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
EU’s Anti-Drone Defense Plan Stalls as France and Germany Block ‘Drone Wall’ Initiative Despite Russian Incursions
The European Union’s ambitious plan to build a continent-wide anti-drone defense system is hitting major political turbulence, with Germany and France blocking progress despite urgent security threats from repeated Russian drone incursions across NATO airspace. The project, originally pitched as…
Reliable Robotics Secures $17.4M Air Force Deal As FAA Approves Fully Autonomous Aircraft Testing
The future of autonomous aviation just got a major boost. Reliable Robotics has secured a $17.4 million contract with the US Air Force to integrate its fully autonomous flight system onto a Cessna 208B Caravan, marking a significant milestone in…
DJI Mini 5 Pro: Can It Replace Your Professional Drone?
Since I ditched my DJI Air 2S and went all-in on the DJI Mini series, a lot of friends and customers have started asking me, “What happened to your big drone?” My answer is always the same: why would I…
DJI Power 2000 Hits Lowest-Ever Price at $939 — Save $360 on Essential Field Power
The DJI Power 2000 portable power station has dropped to its lowest price ever at Amazon, now available for $939. That’s a 28% discount off the $1,299 list price, putting $360 back in your pocket for a power solution that…
Taiwan’s New “T-Dome” Puts Counter-Drone Defense at Center of China Deterrence Strategy
Taiwan’s newly unveiled “T-Dome” air defense system places counter-drone capabilities at the heart of the island’s military modernization, responding to escalating Chinese drone incursions with an integrated approach that combines traditional missile defense with cutting-edge anti-UAV technology. Defense Minister Wellington…
China Floods Russia With 328,000 Miles of Drone Cable While Sending Ukraine Just 72—Fueling Moscow’s Battlefield Edge
China dramatically increased exports of fiber-optic cables and lithium-ion batteries to Russia over the summer, sending 328,000 miles of cable in August while Ukraine received just 72 miles—a 456-to-1 disparity that’s helping Moscow overwhelm Ukrainian defenses with jamming-resistant drones, reports…
UK Parliament Displays Captured Iranian Shahed Drone as NATO Confronts Growing Threat to European Airspace
The British Parliament hosted the first public display in Europe of a captured Iranian-made Shahed-136 attack drone on Monday, showcasing the weapon system that has become Russia’s primary tool for striking Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. The event at Speaker’s…
Trump Administration Launches $500M Counter-Drone Program for 2026 World Cup
The Trump administration is rolling out a $500 million counter-drone security initiative ahead of next summer’s FIFA World Cup, providing state and local governments with funding to detect and disable unauthorized drones over stadiums and major events. The program, funded…
German Engineer Builds Flying Star Wars X-Wing Drone That Hits 152 MPH
A German drone enthusiast has achieved what many thought impossible: building a fully functional Star Wars X-wing replica drone that reaches speeds over 200 km/h (124 mph), with the builder claiming a top speed of 152 mph. After multiple failed…
Ultimate 360 Action Cam Comparison: GoPro vs Insta360 vs DJI!
This is your complete comparison guide between the three main 360 cameras on the market today: the DJI Osmo 360, the GoPro Max 2, and the Insta360 X5. I’ve been putting these cameras through their paces side by side—and not…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Waypoint Tutorial – How To Create A Waypoint Mission
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, I’m going to demonstrate how you can easily create a waypoint mission on your DJI Mini 5 Pro. In reality, this will work for pretty well any DJI drone…
DJI Appeals Court Ruling on Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label Despite Winning on Most Allegations
DJI filed an appeal today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, challenging a federal court decision that upheld the Department of Defense’s designation of the drone maker as a “Chinese Military Company” despite the court rejecting…