Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
U.S. Army Taps Draganfly for FPV Drones and Onsite Manufacturing
The U.S. Army has selected Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) to supply its Flex FPV drone systems and establish forward-deployed manufacturing capabilities at overseas military facilities, marking a strategic shift toward bringing critical drone production closer to operational theaters. Under the…
French Drone Maker Harmattan AI Targets $1B Valuation in Defense Boom
Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense drone startup, is seeking a billion-dollar valuation in its latest funding round, just 18 months after launching, according to reporting by Sifted. The ambitious raise comes as the company has already secured major contracts with…
DJI Mini 4K Drone Sees Rare Amazon Prime Discounts Amid Shrinking U.S. Availability
Amazon Prime members are getting access to exclusive discounts on the DJI Mini 4K drone, one of the company’s most affordable and popular entry-level models. The limited-time price cuts bring bundled kits down by as much as $70 at checkout,…
DJI’s Mini 5 Pro Stole the Mavic 4’s Best Trick
Hello fellow pilots! It’s been a little while. I’ve been heads-down, completely obsessed with my brand-new DJI Mini 5 Pro, and I’ve surfaced to talk about its best-kept secret: the amazing, mind-bending, rotating gimbal. When the Mini 5 Pro was…
Denmark Implements Nationwide Drone Ban After Military Base Incursions
Denmark has ordered an unprecedented five-day ban on all civilian drone flights following a week of mysterious drone sightings over military bases and airports that authorities are calling a “hybrid attack,” according to Reuters. The prohibition, which runs from September…
France, Sweden Deploy Anti-Drone Units to Secure EU Summit in Denmark
France and Sweden have dispatched military anti-drone units to Denmark this week to protect an informal European Union summit in Copenhagen, responding to recent unexplained drone flights over Danish airports and military installations, Defense News reports. The deployment underscores growing…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Sees Major Discount on Amazon, Up to 19% Off
DJI’s flagship Mavic 4 Pro drone is now available on Amazon at significant discounts, with savings up to 19% across three configurations. The 100-megapixel professional drone starts at $2,199, down from its original $2,699 price point. Amazon is currently offering…
DJI Unveils Mavic 3TA Enterprise Drone with Upgraded Thermal Tech
DJI has quietly launched the Mavic 3TA, an advanced thermal variant of its popular Mavic 3 Enterprise series, targeting professionals in search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and public safety. The drone, introduced in mid-September 2025 without fanfare, features enhanced thermal…
DJI Osmo Nano Beginners Guide and Tutorial – Start Here
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my beginner’s guide for the brand new DJI Osmo Nano. Whenever new products like this get released, I like to create beginner’s guides to help people get familiarized with the…
DJI Drone Ban Myths Debunked: Your Drone Won’t Be Bricked or Fall From Sky
A viral misinformation campaign is spreading false claims that a potential FCC ban would disable existing DJI drones, rendering millions of devices worthless. Drone dealers are pushing back with facts about what an FCC ban actually means. In a detailed…
Paris Airports Deploy Multi-Layered Anti-Drone Defense System
Paris’s major airports have emerged as European leaders in counter-drone technology, deploying sophisticated detection systems that blend radar, optical sensors, and artificial intelligence to protect against more than 2,000 unauthorized drone incidents annually. Following flight disruptions in 2016 that forced…
DJI Faces December Ban Deadline as Political Pressure Spawns Proxy Company Network
A security audit mandated by Rep. Elise Stefanik could ban new DJI and Autel drone purchases within 30 days if the companies are deemed an “unacceptable risk” to national security by late December. But the looming deadline raises uncomfortable questions…