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How Drone Footage Helped Hugo Kurk Become a Microstock Standout
DJI

How Drone Footage Helped Hugo Kurk Become a Microstock Standout

Hugo entered microstock back in 2012 while studying, treating it as a side project and a way to make a bit of income online. He started with a Nikon D5100 and a mix of photos, illustrations, and even 3D renders. This interview did not take place on DroneXL. It was originally conducted by the team…

France Moves Closer to Fielding Drone Swarms by 2027
Ukraine

France Moves Closer to Fielding Drone Swarms by 2027

France says drone swarms are no longer a distant concept. According to officials from the French Army and Thales, military units are expected to start using operational drone swarms within the next two years, as Defense News reports. The announcement came during the Forum Innovation Défense in Paris, where leaders described a dramatic shift in…

Germany Creates New Police Unit To Stop Rising Drone Threats
Police

Germany Creates New Police Unit To Stop Rising Drone Threats

Germany has launched a new federal police unit designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones, a move that follows an unprecedented rise in suspicious drone incursions across the country, as reported by TVP World. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt unveiled the unit at a ceremony near Berlin, explaining that Germany can no longer ignore the…

Dutch Mobile Anti Drone Fix Before Skyranger Arrives
Counter-Drone

Dutch Mobile Anti Drone Fix Before Skyranger Arrives

The Netherlands is rushing to build a mobile anti drone system after seeing how fast drones are reshaping modern war. As reported by Defense News, Dutch officials want something that troops can use right now while they wait for the first Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 units, which will not arrive until 2028. State Secretary for Defence…

Rafael's HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms
Counter-Drone

Rafael’s HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms

High power microwave weapons are becoming a major focus in modern defense, as reported by Baong Heang. These systems use strong electromagnetic pulses to shut down drones in the air. They do not rely on direct hits. They simply overload the electronics. At the UVID Dronetech 2025 event in Tel Aviv, Rafael leaders said HPM…

DJI’s Amflow E-Bike Brand Launches First-Ever US Sale: Up to $1,600 Off
Technology

DJI’s Amflow E-Bike Brand Launches First-Ever US Sale: Up to $1,600 Off

While US lawmakers continue debating restrictions on DJI drones, the Chinese tech giant’s e-bike division, Amflow, is quietly building market share on two wheels. Amflow, DJI’s electric mountain bike brand powered by the Avinox drive system, just launched its first-ever US promotional pricing. The Black Friday sale runs November 28 through December 23, with discounts…

UK’s DragonFire Laser Destroys Drones At 404 MPH In Historic Test
United Kingdom

UK’s DragonFire Laser Destroys Drones At 404 MPH In Historic Test

The United Kingdom just proved laser weapons are no longer science fiction. Britain’s DragonFire laser system destroyed high-speed drones traveling at 650 km/h (404 mph) during live trials at the MOD Hebrides range in Scotland. The successful tests triggered a £316 million ($413 million) contract to deploy the weapon on Royal Navy warships by 2027.…

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