Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Sky Elements Aims for World Records with Massive 4th of July Drone Shows Across U.S.
On July 4, 2025, Sky Elements Drone Shows will illuminate the skies with 525 drones in Irving, Texas, attempting to create the largest aerial image of a cowboy hat, kicking off a bold Independence Day spectacle. The North Texas-based company,…
San Jose Deploys Drones to Combat Illegal Fireworks on July Fourth
On July 4, 2025, San Jose will launch a drone pilot program to monitor and curb illegal fireworks use during the holiday, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce fire risks. According to a NBC report, the initiative allows authorities…
Russia Unleashes Record Drone Attack on Kyiv, Highlighting Shahed Drone Capabilities
On July 4, 2025, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, deploying 539 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed drones, in a barrage that killed one person, injured 23, and damaged infrastructure across the capital, according to Reuters. The assault,…
DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI…
Drones Could Be Heroes in Venezuela’s Flood Nightmare
Drones are needed. Venezuela’s Mérida state got slammed by monster rains in June 2025. Rivers overflowed. Roads crumbled. Over 24,000 families—yep, that’s no typo—got hit hard, with homes wrecked and bridges wiped out. Towns like Apartaderos drowned in mud. No…
Albuquerque Police Deploy Drones to Combat Bosque Fires with Advanced Thermal Imaging
In response to a series of fires in Albuquerque’s Bosque, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has launched a drone patrol program to enhance fire detection and improve public safety. Following two fires in June and another on July 1, 2025,…
Drones Revolutionize Mount Everest Cleanup with DJI FlyCart Technology
In a groundbreaking effort to tackle Mount Everest’s trash crisis, drones are transforming waste management on the world’s highest peak. Operated by Nepal-based Airlift Technology, DJI FlyCart 30 drones have successfully hauled over 617 pounds (280 kilograms) of garbage from…
Belgium and Türkiye Join Drone Coalition, Boosting Ukraine’s Battlefield Advantage
On July 2, 2025, Belgium and Türkiye officially joined the international drone coalition, a 20-nation initiative to enhance Ukraine’s defense through advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Coordinated by Latvia and the United Kingdom, the coalition has committed approximately $2.97 billion…
Russian Solar-Powered Ambush Drones Signal New Era in Drone Warfare
In Ukraine’s Kherson region near the Dnipro bridge, a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone equipped with solar cells has been spotted, marking a potential leap in ambush drone technology, reports Forbes. This modified drone, draped with lightweight solar panels, could…
Build Your Own MicroPython Drone for Under $55: The Ultimate DIY Guide
Picture this: you’re chilling in your backyard, sipping a cold one, when a tiny drone you built with your own hands zips overhead at full speed. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, wake up, because the pyDrone from 01Studio makes…
DJI POWER 2000 Review: The Ultimate Off Grid Powerstation
I work off-grid frequently, requiring reliable power to keep batteries charged, especially for intensive drone operations like today’s, which involve the Inspire 3, Mavic 4, and my large CineLifter FPV drones. Lately, I’ve been using the DJI Power 2000, and…
DJI Power 2000: A Day-in-the-Life Review
In 2024, DJI introduced its first two power stations, the Power 500 and Power 1000, which proved highly successful, with demand still strong. Building on this, DJI has gone all-in on portable power. Today, I’m excited to showcase the DJI…
