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Get a DJI FPV RC: The Cheapest Way to Learn FPV Without Crashes

Flying fpv is the kind of aFlying fpv is the kind of activity that only the brave at heart can stand and will try to repeat after their first flight. Imagine...

Rafael SuárezMar 5

Ukraine

DroneXL Announces Support for Ukraine: Our Commitment and Initial Donations

Taking a Stand in Challenging Times Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the drone industry has been transformed. What was once primarily a tool for photography, delivery, and recreation has become an essential component of modern defense strategy. As a leading drone news platform, DroneXL has documented this evolution firsthand, witnessing how unmanned aerial systems…

Haye KestelooMar 4

Ukraine

Ukraine Unveils Cutting-Edge Domestic Drones at Support Ukraine Summit 2025

On February 24, 2025, Ukraine showcased an impressive lineup of domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and First Person View (FPV) drones at the Support Ukraine Summit in Kyiv, a gathering marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized these technologies as vital to Ukraine’s battlefield efforts and…

Haye KestelooFeb 25

DJI

New England pilot wins GoPro Award for daring FPV Matterhorn drone flight along Hornli Ridge

In a recently announced recognition of FPV drone piloting excellence, New England-based pilot Joshua Turner has received a GoPro Award for his breathtaking ascent of the Matterhorn’s notorious Hornli Ridge. The footage, captured in 2022, showcases Turner’s masterful navigation of the challenging 4,000-foot vertical climb along one of the world’s most iconic alpine peaks. Technical…

Haye KestelooFeb 21

Russia

Russian FPV Drone Operators Allegedly Targeted with Explosive-Rigged Goggles

Russian authorities are investigating an alleged plot involving FPV goggles rigged with explosives that detonate when powered on by drone

Haye KestelooFeb 10

DJI

DJI O4 Air Unit Pro Replacing an Action Camera on FPV Drone?

Today, I’m excited because we have the new DJI O4 Air Unit Pro going up against an actual action camera, which is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.

Mihail SvilenovFeb 6

Ukraine

Russia equips FPV drone with 4G trail camera

Images of Russia's latest FPV drone have surfaced online through Telegram, showcasing a unique feature: instead of a standard camera package.

Josh SpiresJan 22

Ukrainian drone operator, an illustrative image. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Ukraine

UK-Led Coalition to Supply 30,000 FPV Drones to Ukraine in Massive Defense Initiative

In a significant development for military drone deployment, the Drone Capability Coalition has announced contracts worth $57.2 million to supply 30,000 first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine’s armed forces. This initiative, co-led by the United Kingdom and Latvia, represents one of the largest single transfers of tactical drone technology in recent military history, as reported…

Haye KestelooJan 18

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