Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Drone from Surrey University Learns to Fly Like an Owl
For millions of years, birds of prey have been the undisputed masters of the sky. An owl can silently weave through a dense forest, and a hawk can dive and perch on a branch in a fraction of a second.…
Drone Units in Ukraine Earn Points for Strikes Through Military Marketplace
Ukrainian military drone units are competing in a high-stakes program where verified kills against Russian targets earn points that can be traded for new unmanned systems and gear. The initiative — part of Kyiv’s Army of Drones program and its…
DJI ROMO Series: Drone-Grade Sensing Transforms Robot Vacuums for Home and Pro Use
DJI, renowned for its aerial drone innovations, has entered the smart home market with the launch of the ROMO series—Romo P, Romo A, and Romo S—each infusing flagship drone technology into floor cleaning robots. The series targets tech-savvy homeowners, and…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Now Available on Walmart Through Third-Party Sellers Amid US Restrictions
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro, a triple-camera drone launched on May 13, 2025, has appeared for sale on Walmart.com via third-party vendors, providing US pilots an alternative route to obtain the device despite its absence from official DJI channels in…
South Korea Is Building a Drone Carrier Fleet
What does a country do when it realizes it won’t have enough sailors to crew its future navy? This isn’t a hypothetical question. For South Korea, it’s a reality, and their answer is one of the boldest military pivots we’ve…
DJI Mini 3 Drone Sale: Amazon Offers $50 Off Screen Remote Bundle
The DJI Mini 3 drone with screen remote control is currently in stock at Amazon and available for $499—down from its standard price of $549, marking a rare 9% discount for drone professionals and recreational pilots seeking portable UAVs. As…
China’s New FK-3000: A Beast That Eats Drone Swarms
Imagine this: You’re flying your shiny , feeling that perfect sense of calm as you line up a beautiful shot. Now, imagine looking over your shoulder and seeing a six-wheeled armored truck pointing 24 missiles at you. A bit of…
Unexpected Lessons from Flying Drones: Master the Sky, Master Your Life
Hello, dear drone pilots! When’s the last time you charged those batteries and let your bird dance in the clouds? As a 42-year-old parent and seven-year drone veteran, I’ll admit: between my girls swimming lessons games and work chaos, my…
Giant Drones Haul Gear to Wind Farms Like Sky Couriers
Ørsted’s turning drones into offshore delivery superstars, hauling 155 lb safety gear to wind turbines like a DJI Mavic on a mission! The BBC’s August 21, 2025, report details how these beastly drones are servicing over 400 turbines off Hornsea,…
Chongqing’s 11,787-Drone Extravaganza Will Blow Your Mind!
Hey there, Drone pilots—Chongqing, China, just unleashed a mind-bending 11,787-drone spectacle, snagging a Guinness World Record on June 17, 2025! This mega-city, packing 32 million residents (four times New York’s hustle), used DAMODA V4 drones to turn the night sky…
DJI Drones Map Wildfire Risk: BCIT’s AI-Powered Firefighting Revolution
Hello there dear pilots!—the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is turning drones into wildfire-fighting legends! The Global BC Curious Minds segment, aired August 21, 2025, hosted by Safeeya Pirani, showcased BCIT’s groundbreaking work using drones to map wildfire risks…
Black Hawks Get Drone-Launching Superpowers
Hold onto your flight sticks, DroneXL pilots—the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawks are morphing into drone-slinging sky titans! Thanks to a $43 million contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced on August 20, 2025, these iconic choppers will be…