Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Drone Saves Man from Flood in China, Highlighting Rescue Potential
In a dramatic rescue captured on video, a drone lifted a man to safety from a flooded rooftop in southwestern China, showcasing the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The operation, reported by The New York Times, occurred in…
Wingtra Teases Groundbreaking Fixed-Wing Drone Launch Set for July 10, 2025
Wingtra, a Swiss-based innovator in the drone industry, has ignited excitement among drone professionals and recreational pilots with a cryptic X post hinting at a transformative product reveal on July 10, 2025. The teaser, shared by the company’s official account…
China’s Y-20 Drone-Dropping Beast: A Sky Full of Trouble?
Yo, DroneXL crew! Buckle up, because China’s just dropped a bombshell—literally. According to Taiwan News, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is flexing with a new variant of its Y-20 cargo plane that’s designed to unleash a swarm of drones like…
Ukraine’s Sky Squad: DJI Mavic 3 and Autel Drones Lead the Charge in 2025
Ukraine’s ready to rule the skies with a massive drone buy! The Ministry of Defense is set to purchase thousands of DJI Mavic 3 and Autel Robotics drones in 2025, backed by a hefty $2.8 billion budget. These aren’t just…
Drones Zap Weeds from the Sky: The Future of Pasture Management
Drones are no longer just for epic aerial shots or helping your neighbor’s lost guinea pig. They’re revolutionizing agriculture, and the latest buzz is their role in pasture weed management. At the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center, researchers…
DJI FlyCart 100 Unveiled: Heavy-Lift Drone with 80kg Payload Redefines Cargo Logistics
DJI has launched the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), marking a significant leap in heavy-lift cargo drone technology. Unveiled today, this flagship drone boasts an 80-kilogram (176-pound) payload capacity, targeting industrial, emergency, and logistical applications. Designed to operate in demanding environments,…
DJI Power 2000 and Power 1000 V2 Leaked: Next-Level Charging for Drones and Beyond
Drone enthusiasts have a reason to get excited as DJI prepares to launch the DJI Power 2000 and Power 1000 V2 portable power stations. Leaked images shared with DroneXL reveal these upcoming models, promising significant upgrades for professionals and recreational…
France’s Drone-Zapping Cannon Unleash Havoc on Battlefield Skies
Drone fans, hold onto your controllers! France just unleashed a weapon that’s blasting drones out of the sky like they’re targets in a video game. The Rapidfire Land, built by Thales and KNDS France, is a high-tech cannon that obliterates…
Drones Save Lives with Lightning-Fast Medical Deliveries
Imagine a drone slicing through the clouds, dodging rain and rugged hills to drop a life-saving blood transfusion at a remote clinic. That’s not sci-fi—it’s happening right now in India, and it’s got us at DroneXL.co geeking out harder than…
Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines
In Sonoma County, California, residents like Nichola Schmitz face hefty fines—$25,000 paid and $10,000 more pending—after county drones with high-powered cameras scoured their properties without warrants. A new lawsuit from the ACLU of Northern California alleges that Permit Sonoma’s drone…
DJI Drones Reveal How Melting Glaciers Are Rewriting Norway’s Weather
Glaciers: Imagine a fleet of DJI Mavic drones slicing through the crisp Norwegian air, weaving between jagged peaks and glistening ice to unlock the secrets of a warming planet. That’s the scene at Nigardsbreen, a stunning glacier nestled in the…
U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse…