Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Bands Boycott Spotify Over CEO’s Investment in Military Helsing Drones
In June 2025, a significant controversy emerged in the music industry when several prominent bands announced their decision to remove their music from Spotify, the world’s leading music streaming platform. The catalyst for this boycott is Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s…
DJI Osmo 360 vs. Action 5 Pro Video and Feature Comparison – Which One Is Right For You?
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. DJI has just launched its first 360 camera, the DJI Osmo 360. You might be wondering whether to add it to your kit as a complementary camera or if you’re buying your…
SkyRover X1 Drone Review – Why YOU Should Buy it NOW!
This is the SkyRover X1 compact GPS drone, boasting 4K 60fps video recording and 48-megapixel image capture. It offers an advertised flight time of 32 minutes and a signal range of up to 15 km. With its regulation-friendly design, vibrant…
Brazilian Coffee Farmer Enhances Crop Protection Using DJI Drones
A coffee producer in Brazil’s Espírito Santo state has transformed his farming operations by integrating DJI drones for aerial spraying, reducing crop damage and improving efficiency on his 75-hectare (185-acre) plantation. Journey to Drone Adoption Wellon Gripa Rui, based in…
UK’s First Drone Deliveries in Darlington – Amazon Promises Silence Over Speed
Ever wished for packages dropping from the sky without the racket? Amazon’s Darlington push might deliver, if noise gripes don’t ground it. Amazon is advancing plans for Britain’s inaugural drone delivery service in Darlington, County Durham, asserting that its unmanned…
V-BAT Drones Ace Coast Guard Tests: Ready to Rule the Seas
DroneXL readers, get ready to salute a new hero of the skies. The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) just aced its operational tests with the U.S. Coast Guard, earning a gold star and a ticket to patrol the seas aboard…
Epic Discovery: Drones Unmask World’s Largest Giant River Turtle Haven
What a wild ride—drones buzzed the Guaporé River for days, exposing 41,000 huge turtles nesting like never before. Ready for the details? Drones have enabled scientists to identify and accurately count over 41,000 giant South American river turtles at a…
L3Harris and Joby Aviation Team Up for Military-Grade eVTOL Development
L3Harris Technologies Inc. has joined forces with air taxi developer Joby Aviation to create a new military variant of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with flight tests slated for later this year, reports Bloomberg. This partnership highlights a…
Lifesaving AI Drone Tech: CLARKE Maps Disaster Damage in Minutes Amid Hurricane Chaos
Ever wondered how drone pilots could turn chaos into clarity during disasters? CLARKE’s AI does just that, crunching footage from ravaged neighborhoods faster than you can say “evacuation route”—and it’s saving lives right now. Emergency responders now have a powerful…
Central New York Startup Modovolo Pioneers Affordable, Modular Drones for Civilian and Military Use
Ever dreamed of a drone that snaps like Legos, soars for hours, and won’t break the bank? That’s Modovolo’s wild ride from a NY garage—hang on tight. A startup in rural Oneida County, New York, is developing inexpensive, lightweight drones…
Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…
Drones Over Grand Rapids: Counting Cars to Solve a Parking Puzzle
DroneXL readers, picture this: a DJI Matrice 400 buzzing over downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, not filming a sunset, but counting cars in parking lots. According to Government Technology, the city is eyeing drones to study parking usage ahead of big…