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For the first time in its history, police deployed a drone squadron to the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s largest street festival, in an effort to reduce crime and improve situational awareness during the two-day celebration in London. The event, which drew an estimated 2 million attendees, saw extensive security measures including drones, live facial recognition…
China unveiled plans to leapfrog U.S. military tech by developing a hypersonic drone carrier—an unmanned aircraft mothership inspired by NASA
Hasselblad, majority-owned by DJI, has unveiled the X2D II 100C, the successor to its flagship 100MP medium-format camera. The updated model introduces significant improvements in autofocus, in-body stabilization, and display performance, while lowering its launch price compared to the original X2D 100C. Hybrid Autofocus with AI and LiDAR Assistance One of the biggest limitations of…
In the skies over Ukraine, a new type of aerial duel is taking place. It's not about missiles, but nets. It’s about a custom-built drone that hunts Russian
An owl can silently weave through a dense forest, and a hawk can dive and perch on a branch in a fraction of a second. Now, a team of engineers
Ukrainian military drone units are competing in a high-stakes program where verified kills against Russian targets earn points that can be traded for new unmanned systems and gear. The initiative — part of Kyiv’s Army of Drones program and its online Brave1 Market — reflects both the growing centrality of drone warfare and Ukraine’s effort…
DJI, renowned for its aerial drone innovations, has entered the smart home market with the launch of the ROMO series—Romo P, Romo A, and Romo S—each infusing flagship drone technology into floor cleaning robots. The series targets tech-savvy homeowners, and automation enthusiasts, offering millimeter-level obstacle avoidance, premium self-cleaning stations, and adaptable operability for diverse ho
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro, a triple-camera drone launched on May 13, 2025, has appeared for sale on Walmart.com via third-party vendors, providing US pilots an alternative route to obtain the device despite its absence from official DJI channels in the country. This development follows its global rollout earlier this year and comes as enthusiasts…
For South Korea, it's a reality, and their answer is one of the boldest military pivots we've seen in years. They're building a new fleet where drones
The DJI Mini 3 drone with screen remote control is currently in stock at Amazon and available for $499—down from its standard price of $549, marking a rare 9% discount for drone professionals and recreational pilots seeking portable UAVs. As DJI faces possible U.S. drone market restrictions in December, inventory is tight nationwide, making this…
They've unveiled the FK-3000, a new anti-drone system that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. And from my little corner here in Ecuador
Hello, dear drone pilots! When’s the last time you charged those batteries and let your drones dance in the clouds? As a 42-year-old parent and seven
drones into offshore delivery superstars, hauling 70kg safety gear to wind turbines like a DJI Mavic on a mission! The BBC’s August 21, 2025, report
DroneXL pilots—Chongqing, China, just unleashed a mind-bending 11,787-drone spectacle, snagging a Guinness World Record on June 17, 2025!
BCIT’s groundbreaking work using drones to map wildfire risks in British Columbia’s forests. Dr. Michal Aibin, Program Head for BCIT’s Master
Army’s UH-60 Black Hawks are morphing into drone-slinging sky titans! Lockheed Martin company, announced on August 20, 2025, these iconic
Transforming soldiers into FPV drone wizards ready to dominate battlefields with small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Think of it as your DJI
DroneXL pilots, sound the alarms—the DJI Mavic 4 Pro camera drone just landed on Amazon, and it’s ready to make your wallet do a happy dance!
A stray pup in Pennsylvania, now named Dallas, got her noggin stuck in a giant pretzel jar, turning her into a furry snack catastrophe.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. SiFly Sets World Record for Endurance California-based drone manufacturer SiFly has officially set a new Guinness World Record for flight endurance with their Q12 platform, a prototype quadcopter. The drone completed a flight lasting 3 hours…
Again, exciting DJI Mini 5 Pro news today. Drone retailers around the world are updating their websites and luckily for us, they aren’t hiding their listings very well. It didn’t take that long for me to find public records of all DJI Mini 5 accessories and their prices. Let’s dive in! Mini 5 Pro ‘Battery…
Jamming-resistant fiber-optic drones were spotted during the US Navy’s Silent Swarm electronic warfare exercise in Michigan, an event bringing together military units and defense companies to test future battlefield technologies. According to Business Insider, the drones were identified by their distinctive cable spools, a feature that gives them immunity to electronic jamming—a capability that ha
A Colombian police Black Hawk helicopter was brought down by an armed group using a drone, killing 12 officers in the latest escalation of drone-enabled violence against the country’s security forces. The helicopter was struck Thursday morning near Amalfi, in Antioquia province, by a drone operated by a cocaine-trafficking militia, according to The Wall Street…
During Limp Bizkit’s recent show in Istanbul, frontman Fred Durst swatted down a fan-operated drone that flew dangerously close to the stage, reigniting debate over drone safety at large-scale live events. The incident occurred on August 17, 2025, as the band performed their hit “Take a Look Around,” and was captured on video by attendees.…
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