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DJI Sues the FCC: What It Really Means for the US Drone Market and Your Future Flights
And so the battle begins. DJI just sued the FCC. And while that sounds dramatic and exciting, let’s slow down and come back to reality for just a minute. There’s a lot of noise around this lawsuit right now. My…
West Point’s former Army vice chief: Russian troops surrendered to machines, not humans
The timing of this essay says as much as the content. Published today by West Point’s Modern War Institute, retired General James Mingus and Lieutenant Colonel Maggie Harris lay out what readers of this site have watched unfold in real…
FT’s ‘kill zone’ report confirms what Ukraine’s frontline has become: a drone-dominated no-man’s-land
The Financial Times sent reporters into eastern Ukraine and came back with a term that every military planner should memorize: the “kill zone.” It is the strip of land closest to the front lines where anything that moves, on wheels,…
Ukraine Ground Drones Now Handle 90% of Frontline Logistics as ‘Kill Zone’ Expands
We’ve been tracking Ukraine’s drone revolution for years, but the latest report from Dutch broadcaster NOS reveals a stunning shift: ground-based robots have quietly become the backbone of frontline survival. The 21st Regiment of Unmanned Systems now delivers 90% of…
Ukraine Uses Ground Drones To See Through Heavy Fog
Thick fog has been a major problem for drone operators on the eastern frontline, and Russian troops have used it to advance again and again. This week, according to Business Insider, the 93rd Separate Rifle Brigade said the weather almost…
German Engine Giant DEUTZ Invests in ARX Robotics to Scale Combat-Proven Ground Drones for NATO Forces
German mobility systems provider DEUTZ is becoming the lead investor in defense technology company ARX Robotics‘ strategic funding round, forming a partnership to integrate industrial-grade drive systems and energy infrastructure into ARX’s combat-proven unmanned ground vehicles for European NATO forces,…
Zipotle Zips Burritos by Drone in Dallas
Hold onto your guac, DroneXL crew, because Chipotle’s slinging burritos through the skies! In a spicy new partnership with Zipline, the drone delivery champs, Chipotle’s testing “Zipotle” in Dallas, dropping tacos and bowls faster than you can say “extra salsa.”…
North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes
Hold onto your stethoscopes, DroneXL readers, because North Dakota just pulled off a game-changing drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles (128 km) from Williston to Watford City in…
NY DEC Drones Soar to Save Wildlife: Tracking Mallards and Bats with High-Tech Flair
Picture this: a drone zipping over New York’s lush Adirondack forests, quietly spying on mallard ducks without ruffling a single feather, or diving into the darkness of a cave to count bats with infrared precision. That’s the bold new world…
Drones Over Grand Rapids: Counting Cars to Solve a Parking Puzzle
DroneXL readers, picture this: a DJI Matrice 400 buzzing over downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, not filming a sunset, but counting cars in parking lots. According to Government Technology, the city is eyeing drones to study parking usage ahead of big…
Ukraine Boosts Drone Range with Helium Balloons in Russia Conflict
Ukraine is revolutionizing drone warfare by deploying helium-filled balloons to extend the range of its attack and surveillance drones, a strategy driven by Ukrainian startup Aerobavovna. As reported by Business Insider, this low-tech solution addresses critical communication challenges in the…
Germany Expands Ukraine Support with Advanced AI-Powered Drone Systems
Germany has significantly expanded its military support to Ukraine through the delivery of sophisticated AI-powered drone systems, marking a new phase in the integration of autonomous technology in modern warfare. The latest developments include both aerial and ground-based platforms, enhancing…