Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Advanced Return To Home is Incredibly good
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, we’re conducting a return-to-home test of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. It features an advanced return-to-home function that builds a real-time map during its outbound flight, enabling it to…
Vermont Electric Cooperative to Deploy Drones for Inspections in June 2025
In a significant step for utility management, Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) will expand its inspection program utilizing drones across northern Vermont in June 2025, covering over half of its service territory. This initiative, aims to enhance grid reliability and safety…
Ukraine Boosts Drone Range with Helium Balloons in Russia Conflict
Ukraine is revolutionizing drone warfare by deploying helium-filled balloons to extend the range of its attack and surveillance drones, a strategy driven by Ukrainian startup Aerobavovna. As reported by Business Insider, this low-tech solution addresses critical communication challenges in the…
Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats
On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter hostile drones, highlighting growing safety risks at public events. In an interview with The Detroit…
The Myth of the “One Drone That Does It All” and Other Lies I Tell Myself
Hello, fellow droners! Did you miss me? Here we are again, in Rafa’s corner, pushing my brain to recall just the best of the millions of anecdotes that have happened to me in the billions of flying hours I claim…
NASA’S First Quadcopter to Explore Titan Targets Selk Crater
NASA’s Dragonfly mission, a car-sized quadcopter rotorcraft, is set to become the first UAV to explore another world, targeting Saturn’s moon Titan in a groundbreaking 2028 mission. Aiming to land near the 50-mile-wide Selk Crater, Dragonfly will investigate Titan’s organic-rich…
Bayraktar Kizilelma PT-4, Türkiye’s “Red Apple,” Soars in Afterburner Test
Türkiye’s aerospace industry celebrated a major milestone as the Bayraktar Kizilelma PT-4 fighter UAV, aptly named “Red Apple” in Turkish, successfully completed its Afterburner (AB) Take-off Aerodynamic System Identification Test. Announced by Baykar Board Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar via social media,…
Anti-Drone System to Add Security around Taj Mahal Complex
The world-famous Taj Mahal, the World Heritage Site set by UNESCO, and India’s favorite monument is to be equipped with a cutting-edge anti-drone system to enhance its security. This follows heightened tensions in the area and the heightened adoption of…
Drone Delivers Cancer Medication to Flood-Stranded NSW Community in Emergency Services First
In an unprecedented move, a drone has delivered life-saving cancer medication to a flood-isolated community in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, marking a historic first for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES). With floodwaters cutting off roads and rendering traditional…
DJI Osmo Nano Unveiled: FCC Filings Confirm New Compact Camera Launch Soon
DJI is preparing to launch the DJI Osmo Nano, a completely new compact camera, as revealed by recent FCC filings and insights from DroneXL’s in-house DJI specialist, Jasper Ellens. This innovative device, spotted in regulatory documents, marks DJI’s latest venture…
Voltair, Self-Charging Drone Company, Takes $25,000 Grand Prize at University of Washington Competition
A start-up drone company focusing on assisting in preventing wildfires through AI-powered power line scans was the grand prize winner of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most visible entrepreneurship competitions. Voltair, a student company at the University of Washington, won…
UNPRECEDENTED: First-Ever Drone Footage Inside a Tornado Changes Weather Research Forever
In a groundbreaking achievement that reads like science fiction, researchers have successfully flown drones directly into the heart of tornadoes, capturing the first-ever footage from inside these devastating natural phenomena. The historic accomplishment promises to revolutionize our understanding of tornado…