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Lithuanian Kids and Adults Turn Drone Skills into a National Defense Superpower
Lithuania’s going all-in on drones, teaching kids and adults to build and fly like future drone legends, Starting September 2025, the country’s defense
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ANALOG in 2025? iFlight Skyviz FPV Goggles: NOT What I Expected!
So recently, iFlight came out with the SkyViz goggles. Analog goggles for FPV pilots, and in 2025, coming out with analog goggles seems interesting. When they asked me whether I wanted to review them, I had to say yes. Because not only is it something new, but it’s actually something very old. It’s new for…
Ukraine
Mexican Cartels Seek Ukraine’s Battlefield Drone Skills to Escalate Drug Wars
Ukrainian battlefields, hotbed of drone innovation, now double as cartel classrooms—intel warns of infiltrators grabbing tactics that could ignite Mexico’s deadliest clashes yet. Ukrainian counterintelligence agents are probing claims that Mexican and Colombian drug cartel members have infiltrated the country’s International Legion, aiming to master first-person view (FPV) drone operations for use
Russia
Russian Solar-Powered Ambush Drones Signal New Era in Drone Warfare
In Ukraine’s Kherson region near the Dnipro bridge, a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone equipped with solar cells has been spotted, marking a potential leap in ambush drone technology, reports Forbes. This modified drone, draped with lightweight solar panels, could enable indefinite battlefield surveillance and attacks, reshaping drone warfare tactics. Ambush Drones Evolve with Solar…
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DJI POWER 2000 Review: The Ultimate Off Grid Powerstation
Lately, I’ve been using the DJI Power 2000, and it’s been exceptional at keeping my batteries charged, powering my Starlink, running my laptop
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Innovative Drone Retrieval: Girlfriend’s Creative Swim Saves DJI Avata 2
Antony Newby, a recreational drone pilot, faced a dilemma on June 29, 2025, when his DJI Avata 2 crashed across a stream, leaving him grounded. His girlfriend, Danielle, stepped up with an unconventional solution, swimming about 50 feet across the water to retrieve the first-person view (FPV) drone. The feat, captured in a viral Facebook…
DJI
The Best Drone for Beginners 2025 A Complete Guide
If you’re wondering which drone to buy in 2025, you’re in the right place. Today, we’ll explore DJI’s drone lineup to help you find the best drone for
Ukraine
Russia Boosts Drone Production by 16.9% in May, Responding to Putin’s Call
In May 2025, Russia’s drone production surged by 16.9% compared to April, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s directive to ramp up output for military operations in Ukraine, according to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, reports Reuters. This significant increase highlights Russia’s push to enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…
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