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Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
DJI Mavic 3 GPS issue will be fixed with a firmware update soon drone maker says
Many of you have expressed your frustration about the DJI Mavic 3 GPS issue and the fact the DJI has remained silent on it. Well, that is until now… We just received an official statement from the drone maker in…
Dutch action group with 187 DJI Mini 2s on its way to Ukraine
The Dutch action group Eyes on Ukraine has raised enough money in record time to purchase 187 DJI Mini 2s. A van with the first shipment of DJI Mini 2 drones is now on its way to Ukraine. The campaign…
Turkish Bayraktar drones arrive in Ukraine to aid in the fight against Russia
Ukraine received fresh supplies of the Turkish Bayraktar drones as well as anti-tank weapons to help fight off the Russian invasion. A number of European countries including Germany, The Netherlands, and Turkey have sent military supplies to Ukraine. A shipment…
140 DJI Mini drones to be hand-delivered to the military in Ukraine by Finnish trio
Three Finnish friends got into action after having learned that the Ukraine Defense Forces were in need of drones. They are now on their way to deliver 140 DJI Mini drones to the Ukrainian military to help in the fight…
How can you tell if a dolphin is pregnant? With a drone, of course!
Yes, it appears that scientists have discovered yet another application for drones. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen found that drones can successfully be used to determine whether or not dolphins are pregnant. The researchers discovered that assessing the breadth…
New DJI RC Plus spotted in the wild! Will the remote controller work with upcoming Matrice drones?
Just now, we received this photo of the DJI RC Plus, showing the yet-to-be-released DJI remote controller outside for the first time. Or at least the first time we get to see it. The DJI RC Plus seems to be…
DJI Mini 3 development is rumored to have started. Will this mini drone be released in Q2?
Long-time leaker, OsitaLV tweeted recently that the development of the DJI Mini 3 would have started. Earlier today, he also shared a photo that seems to show the new DJI mini drone, although the image is clearly photoshopped and not…
Will this hydraulically powered cargo drone from Flowcopter replace helicopters?
The Scottish company Flowcopter has developed a hydraulically powered cargo drone that can stay in the air for up to 6 hours at a time. In that time, the drone could cover a distance of approximately 560 miles. The required…
Poland aims to by MQ-9 Reaper drones to monitor its eastern border
Poland has decided to purchase an unknown number of MQ-9 Reaper drones from the United States under a secret, expedited procedure, in the face of increasing concern over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces will be the first…
Polish drone pilot illuminates Belarusian Embassy with Ukrainian flag to show solidarity
As a show of solidarity with the Ukrainians, a Polish drone pilot and his companion decided to light up the Belarusian Embassy in Poland with the Ukrainian flag.
How military and civilian DJI drones are used in Ukraine – Special
Military, and civilian DJI drones are used extensively in Ukraine to frustrate the advance of enemy Russian forces. Not only has the Ministry of Defense called on owners of civilian drones to use their devices for combat, but there are…
Ukraine military asks citizens to bring drones to monitor the Russian army in Kyiv
According to a new Facebook post by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, all residents of Kyiv who own unmanned aircraft are being urged to bring their drones to monitor the Russian army in Kyiv. Even if people aren’t particularly skilled at…