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France Embraces Drone Shows for Bastille Day 2025 Amid Wildfire Concerns
French cities increasingly turn to drone light shows for Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, 2025, prioritizing environmental safety over traditional fireworks that risk sparking wildfires in drought-prone areas. This trend underscores France’s leadership in performance drone technology, with spectacular…
Alameda County Launches Drone as First Responder Program to Boost Public Safety and Efficiency
In a dramatic chase last September near 165th Avenue in San Leandro, a suspect fleeing a suspected domestic violence incident jumped fences and hid in a backyard under a box—until a drone tracked his movements in real time, guiding officers…
Ukrainian Drone Pioneer Warns of European Firms Faking Combat Tests and Pilfering Tech Secrets
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton’s CEO, Roman Knyazhenko, has leveled serious accusations against some European defense companies, claiming they fabricate battlefield credentials and attempt to steal proprietary technologies from firms like his. This revelation highlights vulnerabilities in the global drone industry…
Robotican’s Rooster Hybrid Drone Boosts European Special Forces with NATO Approval
Israeli defense firm Robotican recently delivered dozens of its Rooster hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams, marking a key expansion in tactical unmanned technology. This move, coupled with the drone’s new NATO registration,…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: 9 Tips And Tricks
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, if you are planning on purchasing the Mavic 4, I’ve got a tips and tricks video here for you. Today, we’re going to go over nine tips—different things that you may…
Ohio Law Enforcement Pioneers Drone Training to Boost Officer Safety in High-Risk Scenarios
Officers at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) in London recently launched groundbreaking training on deploying DJI drones during tactical operations, technology that promises to shield personnel from immediate threats. This development arrives as departments nationwide increasingly turn to…
U.S. Secret Service Adopts Military-Grade Drones for Enhanced Aerial Security Post-Butler Assassination Attempt
The U.S. Secret Service rolled out a fleet of advanced military-grade drones to detect and neutralize unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), addressing critical gaps exposed during the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on former President Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania…
Westfield Police Elevate Public Safety with Mobile Drone Deployments
Westfield Police Department advances its capabilities by training officers and transforming a cruiser into a mobile drone station, enabling daily aerial support for community protection. This move integrates advanced technology into routine patrols, as detailed in a recent report from…
FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and…
DJI Agriculture Teases Powerful New Drone for Enhanced Farm Productivity
DJI Agriculture dropped a mysterious teaser today, promising a reveal on July 15, 2025, at 20:00 GMT+8 that could push agricultural drone capabilities further with the tagline “Get More Done.” The image, shared on the company’s official X account, showcases…
Riverside Police Use Drones to Spot Illegal Fireworks Violators, Doubling Citations on July 4th
Riverside police issued over 60 citations for illegal fireworks use on July 4, more than doubling the number from last year’s holiday, by deploying drones for aerial monitoring. This method provides immediate video evidence, making enforcement more effective than ground…
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Directive Targets Drone Dominance with Urgent Pentagon Overhauls
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a directive on July 10, 2025, that pushes the Pentagon to speed up drone production and deployment, labeling uncrewed systems as the biggest battlefield shift in decades. This move addresses gaps in U.S.…