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YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams to Tactical Software Used by U.S. Forces
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YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams to Tactical Software Used by U.S. Forces

A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system successfully streams live FPV video directly into ATAK—the same tactical mapping software used by the U.S. military—proving that cutting-edge surveillance capabilities don’t require defense contractor budgets. Data Sla

Haye KestelooOct 17
DJI Quietly Pulls Mavic 4 Pro National Parks Video After Legality Questions
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DJI Quietly Pulls Mavic 4 Pro National Parks Video After Legality Questions

DJI has removed its Mavic 4 Pro promotional video featuring footage from U.S. National Parks and Navajo tribal lands, just days after DroneXL and others in the drone community questioned how the company legally obtained permission to fly in these heavily restricted areas. The silent removal comes without explanation from the world’s largest drone manufacturer,…

Haye KestelooOct 16
DJI Appeals Court Ruling on Pentagon's 'Chinese Military Company' Label Despite Winning on Most Allegations
Department of Defense

DJI Appeals Court Ruling on Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label Despite Winning on Most Allegations

DJI filed an appeal today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, challenging a federal court decision that upheld the Department of Defense’s designation of the drone maker as a “Chinese Military Company” despite the court rejecting most of the government’s allegations. The October 14 announcement marks the latest chapter in a…

Haye KestelooOct 14
Why a DJI Ban WON'T Stop DJI Drones!
DJI

Why a DJI Ban WON’T Stop DJI Drones!

So, let’s talk about shell companies today—DJI shell companies. If the US government issues a DJI ban this December, it might sound like the end of an era, right? But here’s the truth: DJI technology is not going away anytime soon. It’s just going to change its name. In this video, I’m going to break…

Russ 51 DronesOct 13
DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro Promo Shows Footage from Prohibited National Parks and Tribal Lands
DJI

DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro Promo Shows Drone Footage from Prohibited National Parks and Tribal Lands

DJI just posted a promotional video showcasing its new Mavic 4 Pro capturing stunning landscapes across the American West—including drone footage from multiple locations where recreational and commercial drone flights are strictly prohibited or severely restricted. The video features imagery from national parks and Navajo tribal lands where drone operations have been banned for over…

Haye KestelooOct 12
New DJI Mini 3 is the mini camera drone for everybody, everywhere!
Amazon

DJI Mini 3 Hits Lowest Price in 30 Days: Amazon Slashes 20% Off All Three Models

Amazon has dropped the price on the DJI Mini 3 drone to its lowest point in a month, with all three bundle options now 20% off. The beginner-friendly drone that stays under the critical 249-gram FAA registration threshold is now available starting at just $335 with Prime delivery by tomorrow. This timing couldn’t be better…

Haye KestelooOct 11
Skydio X10 Drone Gets Major Upgrades: Enhanced Sensors, Safety Features, and Connectivity
DJI

AI-Powered Police Drones Reach 1,500 US Departments As Landmark Privacy Lawsuit Tests Legal Limits

Police and sheriff’s departments across America have rapidly embraced AI-powered drones for everything from pursuits and investigations to emergency response, with approximately 1,500 agencies now operating drone programs by late 2024—a 150% increase since 2018. But as departments deploy increasingly sophisticated surveillance technology capable of monitoring biometric data from hundreds of meters

Haye KestelooOct 11
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