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FAA’s MOSAIC Rule Finalized: Revolutionizing Light-Sport Aviation with No Weight Limits
Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates…
How NYC’s Drone Committee Could Change Public Safety Forever – What Pilots Need to Know
In the city that never sleeps, drones are waking up to watch over us: Mayor Adams’ latest tech move explained. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the formation of the Drone Operations Committee on July 23, 2025, appointing Deputy…
China’s Drone Parts Power Russia’s War: A Wake-Up Call for UAV Makers
Picture drones buzzing over Ukraine, each carrying a 33-pound warhead, powered by Chinese tech meant for hobbyists. On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s DIU exposed this reality, raising alarms for drone pros. The Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) revealed that a new…
U.S. Drone Defenses Go Big: Zapping Threats on a Budget
Drone fans, get ready for a wild ride! The U.S. military is pumping up its anti-drone game, building defenses that swat drones like flies without breaking the bank. A National Interest report dives into a Pentagon task force tackling drone…
SkyRover X1 Drone Exposed: Security Experts Uncover Direct Links to DJI Infrastructure
Security researcher Kevin Finisterre, working with peer experts, has now linked the SkyRover X1—the drone reviewed recently by Shawn of Air Photography—straight to DJI’s cloud via code hidden in its smartphone app. This confirms earlier hunches that SkyRover is little…
Colombia Escalates Drone Warfare Against Drug Gangs with Homegrown Explosive-Carrying UAVs
Colombia’s military tests a new domestically produced drone that packs significant firepower to counter escalating aerial attacks from drug traffickers, who arm cheap commercial models with homemade explosives. This development highlights the rapid evolution of drone technology in asymmetric conflicts,…
South Korean Drone Commander Suspended Amid Allegations of Illegal Flights Over North Korea
South Korea’s defense ministry suspended Major General Kim Yong-dae, head of the Drone Operations Command, over suspicions that military drones were illegally sent to North Korea last year as part of preparations for former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law…
Hong Kong Police Boost Drone Patrols for Enhanced Crime Detection and Efficiency
Hong Kong’s police force is advancing its use of drones in urban and border patrols, leading to quick detections and arrests in initial trials, as part of a broader “smart policing” strategy. This development highlights how drones are becoming integral…
Drone CEO Warns of Escalating Airspace Risks, Calls for Urgent Reforms
A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and…
Drone Hero Saves Missing Girl in Wisconsin Cornfield
Drone fans, prepare to have your heartstrings tugged! A volunteer drone pilot in Milton, Wisconsin, turned a DJI drone into a lifesaver, finding a missing 4-year-old girl in a dense cornfield. As a videographer who’s flown drones over epic landscapes,…
SkyRover X1 Review – Incredible New Mini Drone
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m excited to share a new drone entering the market: the SkyRover X1. The sub-250 g drone market is flooded with options, and I usually steer clear because many are lackluster…
St. Mary’s University Student Develops AI-Driven Data to Extend Drone Flight Times
A computer engineering student at St. Mary’s University is leveraging artificial intelligence to create data that teaches drones to mimic bird-like flight patterns, potentially revolutionizing extended missions like search and rescue by addressing power limitations. Joshua Riojas, 22, draws on…