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FAA’s ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear
We covered FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 on January 23. We covered it again on February 2 and February 3. So when Vic Moss of the Drone Service Providers Alliance published his breakdown on March 11, the fair question is: what’s…
Is the Drone Hobby Dying, Surviving, or Thriving? My Honest Take While Flying the DJI Neo 2
Hi everyone! So, I realized over the past eight years I’ve done a lot of videos — like almost 400 videos on drone tutorials, comparisons, reviewing all kinds of products related to drones, things like that. But I’ve never actually…
Skydio X10D Drones Stolen From Fort Campbell: Army CID Offers $5,000 Reward
Four Skydio X10D drone systems were stolen from a U.S. Army engineer battalion building at Fort Campbell in November 2025. Army CID went public with the case on March 9-10, releasing surveillance images and a $5,000 reward offer — more…
DJI Avata 360 Preview – This Is Going to Be Big
DJI Avata 360 Hands-On: Disappointing or Actually Good?
Oh man, this is so exciting. We have the brand new Avata 360 from DJI here in the studio, in my hands. And in today’s video, I’ll tell you a little bit about it. Very quick disclaimer: this is an…
Ottawa’s $900M Bet: Can Canada Lead the Western Drone Race?
Canada’s defense drone push just got a serious price tag. The Government of Canada will spend more than CA$900 million (roughly US$660 million, at approximately 0.73 USD/CAD) on unmanned systems, aerospace technology, and dual-use defense programs, with a dedicated Drone…
Ukraine Hits China-Free Drone Milestone — But Mass Production at That Standard Is Years Away
Back in July 2025, Ukrainian officials told us independence from Chinese drone components was “one or two quarters away.” The New York Times is reporting today that Ukraine has hit that target. In a basement workshop somewhere in Ukraine, dozens…
FAA 2025 Enforcement Report: Drone Pilots Fined Up to $36,770, Certificates Suspended and Revoked
Drone pilots are losing their certificates and being fined up to $36,770. And one pilot just had their certificate permanently revoked. We know this because the FAA just released its 2025 enforcement report. They fined 18 operations, suspended or revoked…
DJI AVATA 360: Price List Leaked and World Release Date: April 9th
Short update today: It’s one of those days where you suddenly get surprised by the complete DJI Avata 360 price list on a European webstore. The official teaser dropped yesterday but here are all new pictures. Update on the release…
Colorado Springs PD Drone Tracks Juvenile Suspects Through Creek
Two juveniles tried to break into cars, allegedly pointed a gun at a security camera, then ran into a wooded creek bed at midnight thinking the dark would cover them. The drone disagreed. What Went Down on Saturday Night Just…
Dropped via Drone: Why Your Insurer is Scanning Your Roof Without Notice
Linda Bennett lived in her Santa Ana home for decades without a single insurance problem. No leaks. No water damage. No complaints. Then a letter arrived from State Farm telling her to replace her roof or lose her coverage. Nobody…
AIRINS Turns the DJI Matrice 400 Into a Flying Chemistry Lab
One drone. One flight. Ten gases monitored simultaneously. AIRINS just made the case for never sending a person into a hazardous environment again, as they announced on their LinkedIn page. The Company Behind the Payloads AIRINS, formerly known as Soarability,…
Sammy Hacked 7,000 ROMO Vacuums. DJI Paid Him.
A man tried to control his DJI robot vacuum with a PlayStation 5 controller. Accidentally discovered 7,000 other people’s robot vacuums wide open to the internet. Now DJI is paying him $30,000. This story has everything. A PS5 controller. A…
The State of Ag Drones in the U.S. is Dying Quickly
If you or someone you know works in agriculture, there’s a possibility they have seen a large “Ag drone” being used on a nearby farm as a replacement for traditional crop-spraying planes. The entire drone industry has been running on…
DJI Avata 360 Is Likely the Last New DJI Drone You Can Buy in the US. Here Is Why.
I have covered every twist in the DJI regulatory saga for years. The Section 1709 deadline. The FCC Covered List vote. The shell company investigations. The lawsuit. Through all of it, one question keeps landing in my inbox from American…
DJI Avata 360 Launch Date Confirmed: 8K Flagship 360° Drone Arrives March 26
I watched today’s 7-second DJI clip three times before the tagline even registered. “Above It All, See It All.” Then the subtitle: “8K Flagship 360° Drone.” Then a date: March 26, 2026, 12 PM GMT. That’s it. DJI just confirmed…
Skydio R10 Heads to the DEA. And the Drone World Has Opinions.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is buying Skydio R10 indoor drones. The aircraft is genuinely impressive. The procurement process is a different story. The Drone That Goes Where Officers Cannot The Skydio R10 is the first American-made drone purpose-built for indoor…
DJI Wants Developers to Build the Future of Aerial AI. The Prize Is Real.
DJI just opened a competition that could change what drones are capable of. Not the hardware. The brain. The DJI Enterprise Drone Onboard AI Challenge 2026 is not a drone racing event. It is not a photography contest. It is…
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