Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
DJI Mini 5 Pro – How To Transfer Content (Step by Step Guide for Beginners)
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, I’m going to show you how you can transfer content from your DJI Mini 5 Pro to your smartphone, tablet, desktop, or laptop. This is a continuation of my…
How to Buy a DJI Mini 5 Pro or DJI Drone in the United States
While DJI isn’t technically banned in the United States, the drones they’ve been releasing lately, like the DJI Mini 5 Pro or the Mavic 4 Pro drone, have been incredibly difficult to get. So, if you’re wanting to buy a…
Chinese Drone Experts Secretly Develop Military UAVs with Sanctioned Russian Arms Maker
Chinese drone specialists have been conducting clandestine technical development work on military unmanned aerial vehicles at a sanctioned Russian weapons manufacturer, according to a Reuters exclusive report citing European security officials and internal documents. The collaboration between Chinese experts and…
Pentagon’s AI Drone Program Faces Major Setbacks, Gets Organizational Overhaul
The Pentagon’s ambitious Replicator Program—designed to deploy thousands of AI-enabled drones against China in a potential Taiwan conflict—has fallen significantly behind schedule due to widespread technical failures and procurement missteps. The Wall Street Journal reported September 26 that the troubled…
German Defense Startup Helsing Unveils Autonomous ‘Europa’ Combat Drone
German defense AI startup Helsing has unveiled its autonomous combat drone “CA-1 Europa,” marking a significant milestone in Europe’s push toward next-generation unmanned warfare systems. The four-tonne aircraft was presented at a factory outside Munich on September 25, with the…
Global Military Drone Race Intensifies as Nations Rush to Copy Iran’s Shahed Design
Iran’s low-cost Shahed-136 drone has sparked an international arms race, with militaries worldwide scrambling to develop copycat versions of the weapon that has proven devastatingly effective in Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The Iranian-designed drone, costing just…
Denmark Bans Civilian Drones Ahead of EU Summit Amid Security Concerns
Denmark has implemented a five-day ban on civilian drone operations starting next week as the country prepares to host a high-level European Union summit in Copenhagen. The temporary restriction aims to eliminate confusion between civilian aircraft and potential hostile drones…
Europe Accelerates Drone Wall Plans as New UAV Incursions Hit Military Sites
European Union defense ministers are fast-tracking plans for a comprehensive “drone wall” defense system after fresh unidentified drone sightings over military installations across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Lithuania sparked fears of escalating Russian hybrid warfare tactics, reports Radio Free Europe.…
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Closes After Drone Comes Within 50 Meters of Aircraft
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport was forced to shut down for 45 minutes on September 27, 2025, after an unidentified object came dangerously close to a landing Transavia aircraft. The incident adds to a growing pattern of drone sightings disrupting major European…
NATO Warship Deployed as Denmark Faces Seventh Day of Military Drone Incursions
Danish authorities detected professional drones at multiple military facilities overnight Sunday, prompting NATO to deploy a German warship for air defense as the Nordic country grapples with a week-long campaign of mysterious aerial intrusions. The ongoing incidents represent one of…
DJI Shell Company Jovistar Signals Mini 5 Pro Clone for U.S. Market
FCC filings reveal Jovistar Inc., a newly identified, suspected DJI shell company, has submitted documents for an unmanned aircraft with specifications closely matching the DJI Mini 5 Pro, complete with LiDAR capability that could circumvent ongoing U.S. import restrictions. READ…
Mysterious Drones Spotted Near Aalborg Airport in Denmark
A local resident in Vadum, North Jutland, reported sighting two unidentified drones flying over her home late Thursday night, just days after similar intrusions disrupted operations at nearby Aalborg Airport. The observation, occurring between 11:45 p.m. and 11:50 p.m., adds…