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The Subtle Art of Explaining Drone Crashes Without Sounding Like an Idiot… Except to Our Technician
Hello fellow drone pilots! It’s so nice to be read again by you guys. I almost feel like we’re relatives now. Can I use your drone? Please? Do you remember one of my last articles where I was telling you…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro REVIEW – 6K Infinity Gimbal INSANITY!
DJI has done it again. The Mavic 4 Pro is here, and it’s not just an upgrade—it’s a complete overhaul of what a camera drone can be. Featuring an improved triple-camera system, a 360° rotating gimbal, a suite of smart…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Most Leaked Drone Ever Released With Game-Changing Features
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone will go down in history as the most leaked DJI drone ever, with months of rumors, images, and specs flooding the internet (thank you, Jasper Ellens!) before its official debut on May 13, 2025.…
When Your Passion for DJI Drones Exceeds Your Bank Account: A Survival Guide
Hello dear pilots! How’s it going? I hope you’re having an excellent start to your week! Once again, here we are talking about that thing we love so much: drones. The more expensive they are, the prettier they look. And…
Vertical Aerospace Announces Long-Range Hybrid VX4 Air-Taxi Program
On May 12, 2025, Vertical Aerospace announced it is developing a hybrid-electric variant of its VX4 air-taxi, aiming to dramatically expand range and payload capabilities for defense, logistics, and broader commercial markets. This marks a significant step for the electric…
How to Explain to Your Partner That You NEED Another Drone: A Relationship Survival Guide
Hello fellow drone pilots! I hope this article finds you seated and in good spirits. Let’s start at the beginning. As I write this article, a live DJ Tiësto set from 2003 plays through my headphones. I don’t know if…
Confessions of a Drone Pilot: The Day My DJI Mavic 2 Pro Flew Further Than My Confidence
Hello there, dear pilots! Hope you’re doing great. It’s a pleasure to connect with you again here on DroneXL.co. The Mavic 2 Pro and how I pushed its limits The confession I’m writing about today happened with my second drone:…
National Drone Training Event in Ogden Advances Public Safety Tactics
In Ogden, Utah, over 260 public safety professionals from across the U.S. convened for a weeklong drone training event starting May 5, 2025, hosted by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), reports the Standard-Examiner.…
The First Time I Crashed a DJI Drone: A Humbling Experience That Changed Everything
Hello there, fellow drone enthusiasts! Today I want to share with you one of those stories that make us all better pilots – my first drone crash. Trust me, this one’s both painful and educational! It was back in 2017.…
DJI Mini 3 Pro at Night: How I Captured Ecuador’s Most Dangerous Waterfall in ATTI Mode
Hello there, fellow drone pilots! Long time no read! A few weeks ago, I was at “El Pailón del Diablo” (Devil’s Cauldron), one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Ecuador. I had traveled there to take some real…
NATO and Russia Race to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones Amid Rising Tensions
On May 9, 2025, Business Insider reported a high-stakes competition unfolding in the Arctic, where NATO countries and Russia are racing to develop drones capable of operating in one of the planet’s harshest environments. This technological showdown, driven by geopolitical…
How Drones in Ukraine Are Redefining Battlefield Tactics with Motorcycles
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has ushered in a new era of warfare, where drones are forcing rapid tactical evolution on the battlefield. According to a detailed report by The National, Russian paratroopers are now training on motorcycles to counter…