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Drone from Surrey University Learns to Fly Like an Owl
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
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Drone Units in Ukraine Earn Points for Strikes Through Military Marketplace
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…
China
DJI ROMO Series: Drone-Grade Sensing Transforms Robot Vacuums for Home and Pro Use
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
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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Now Available on Walmart Through Third-Party Sellers Amid US Restrictions
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…
South Korea
South Korea Is Building a Drone Carrier Fleet
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
Amazon
DJI Mini 3 Drone Sale: Amazon Offers $50 Off Screen Remote Bundle
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…
DJI
China’s New FK-3000: A Beast That Eats Drone Swarms
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
Education
Unexpected Lessons from Flying Drones: Master the Sky, Master Your Life
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
Drone Delivery
Giant Drones Haul Gear to Wind Farms Like Sky Couriers
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
DJI
Chongqing’s 11,787-Drone Extravaganza Will Blow Your Mind!
DroneXL pilots—Chongqing, China, just unleashed a mind-bending 11,787-drone spectacle, snagging a Guinness World Record on June 17, 2025!
Firefighters
DJI Drones Map Wildfire Risk: BCIT’s AI-Powered Firefighting Revolution
BCIT’s groundbreaking work using drones to map wildfire risks in British Columbia’s forests. Dr. Michal Aibin, Program Head for BCIT’s Master
DJI
Black Hawks Get Drone-Launching Superpowers
Army’s UH-60 Black Hawks are morphing into drone-slinging sky titans! Lockheed Martin company, announced on August 20, 2025, these iconic
DJI
Army’s Lethal FPV Drone Course Turns Soldiers into Sky Ninjas
Transforming soldiers into FPV drone wizards ready to dominate battlefields with small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Think of it as your DJI
Amazon
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Camera Drone Hits Amazon at $4,099: Grab This Sky Beast!
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!
Search & Rescue
DJI Drone Rescues Pup in Wild Pretzel Jar Pickle
A stray pup in Pennsylvania, now named Dallas, got her noggin stuck in a giant pretzel jar, turning her into a furry snack catastrophe.
DJI
Drone News: SiFly’s World Record, New GS-ONE Controller, Freefly Fest 2025, Drug-Loaded Drone Arrest
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…
DJI
BREAKING: DJI MINI 5 PRO leaked price list reveals new ‘Battery Plus’
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…
Michigan
Fiber-Optic Drones Appear at US Navy’s Silent Swarm Exercise in Michigan
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
Police
Drone Attack Downs Colombian Police Black Hawk Helicopter, Killing 12 Officers
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…
Turkey
Drone Disruption at Limp Bizkit Concert Highlights Rising Safety Concerns
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.…
United States
NDAA-compliant FPV win: $1.6M Aura camera, HDO+ goggle order accelerates U.S. defense sourcing
Unusual Machines has secured a $1.6 million order for Fat Shark Aura FPV cameras and HDO+ goggles from a domestic defense drone manufacturer, with deliveries flowing through the U.S. defense supply chain to support NDAA-compliant programs, according to a press release. NDAA-compliant FPV stack positioned for defense use Unusual Machines says the Fat Shark Aura…
Florida
Florida Man’s Drone Drug Fiasco Crashes Hard: Pablo Escobar of the Skies
Florida just served up a drone disaster that's equal parts hilarious and head-shaking! Picture this: a 49-year-old genius named Jason Brooks thinks he's the Pablo Escobar
DJI
Zipotle Zips Burritos by Drone in Dallas
“Zipotle” in Dallas, dropping tacos and bowls faster than you can say “extra salsa.” This ain’t your DJI Mavic snapping vacation pics
Skydio
Cleveland’s New Police Drones: Delays End as City Embraces Skydio X10 Technology
Cleveland has officially launched their Skydio X10 police drones after years of delay, following the approval of a long-awaited operational policy by
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