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Skydio Paraverse Lets Pilots Train On Virtual Drones Before Touching Real Hardware
Skydio has launched Paraverse, a free browser-based simulation platform that replicates the company’s entire drone operations ecosystem, allowing pilots and program managers to train, test integrations, and build missions in a virtual environment before deploying actual hardware. The platform represents…
Autel Thermal Drone and Therapy Pup Team Up in Maine
Picture this. A golden retriever named Chaos calming nerves while a thermal drone scans snowy woods in search of missing hikers. That is the new duo working at the Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency in Maine. One brings comfort. The…
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DroneXL has partnered with Skyrover to bring readers in the U.S. exclusive discount codes using our links, delivering an additional 5% off all Skyrover X1 and S1 drone models through December 31, 2025. With DJI drones nearly impossible to find…
From DJI to Skydio: Sedgwick County PD Upgrade Their Drone Fleet
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office just made a big move, as KWCH reports. They’ve replaced their longtime DJI drones with the new Skydio X10s, marking a major shift in how U.S. law enforcement is using drones. This isn’t just a…
DJI Launches Urgent Instagram Campaign As December 23 Ban Deadline Looms With No Audit Started
DJI has launched an urgent public advocacy campaign on Instagram warning that a December 23, 2025 deadline that could decide the company’s fate in the U.S. is just 43 days away—and no federal agency has started the mandated security audit…
MQ-9 Predator Drones Monitor US Protesters for First Time Since 2020
The Department of Homeland Security deployed MQ-9 Predator drones over Los Angeles anti-ICE protests in June 2025, marking the first time since 2020 that military-grade surveillance aircraft have monitored domestic demonstrations on U.S. soil. The deployment represents a significant departure…
XTI Aerospace Acquires Drone Nerds for $40M as Unusual Machines Invests $25M in DJI Ban Bet
XTI Aerospace closed a $40 million acquisition of Drone Nerds and secured a $25 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines on November 10, 2025, positioning both companies to capitalize on potential Chinese drone restrictions just 43 days before a critical…
Port Richey Equips Police and Fire Departments with Skydio X10 Drones
The city of Port Richey, Florida, is adding two Skydio X10 drones to its emergency response toolkit. The new drones will assist both the police and fire departments in real-time situations ranging from crash investigations to storm damage assessments. The…
WPI Develops Bat-Inspired Drones That Navigate in Darkness
At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), researchers are taking a cue from one of nature’s stealthiest night flyers — the bat. Led by Professor Nitin Sanket, the team is developing tiny, autonomous drones that can navigate in total darkness using ultrasound,…
Edison High School’s Drone Program Is Taking Off
Edison High School in Richmond is giving students a head start in one of the fastest-growing technology fields. Its drone program, now in its second year, is helping juniors and seniors gain real-world flight skills and a path toward FAA…
Teledyne FLIR & Gremsy Unveil New AI Thermal Payloads
Hello fellow pilots! The world of high-end thermal imaging just got a major upgrade. Two of the biggest names in UAV technology, Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy, have teamed up. The result? Two new NDAA-compliant thermal payloads, the ORUS L and…
China’s Boying T1400 Heavy Lift Drone Completes Its First Flight
China just unveiled a new kind of unmanned helicopter that looks like something straight out of a military sci-fi film. Called the Boying T1400, this heavy-duty drone recently completed its first successful test flight in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, and it’s…