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DJI Matrice 600 Drones Dig Deep for Mars and Earth
Imagine drones buzzing over a Martian crater, scooping up alien dirt like it’s auditioning for a sci-fi flick. That’s not just a dream
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Insta360 GO Ultra In-Depth Review: 19 Things You Need to Know!
The brand-new Insta360 Go Ultra builds on the Go series (with the Go 3S as its predecessor) and incorporates premium features from the Ace Pro. I’ve spent the past month testing it in a variety of scenarios—underwater, on land, and even in the air—to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. Like all my reviews, this is…
DJI
Drones Fight Crime in Alabama Skies
A drone zips overhead. But this ain’t your DJI Mavic 3 snapping sunset shots—it’s the Alabama police hunting down bad guys! In North Alabama
China
HoverAir AQUA Drone: World’s First Waterproof Self-Flying Camera Launches for Watersports
HoverAir launches AQUA, the world’s first 100% waterproof, self-flying Aqua drone, engineered for aquatic adventures and hands-free aerial content capture
DJI
DJI Osmo 360 and Osmo Audio Compatibility (DJI Mic 2 and DJI Mic Mini)
DJI Osmo 360 is compatible with the DJI Mic Ecosystem. So, that means it's compatible with the DJI Mic 2 and the DJI Mic Mini. And microphone
DJI
DJI Mic 3 Leak: Pro Wireless Microphone System Teased for August 28 Launch
DJI, the global leader in drone technology and imaging solutions, has unveiled a teaser for what is widely believed to be the new DJI Mic 3—poised to become the go-to wireless microphone system for drone pilots, filmmakers, and creative professionals. The official announcement is set for August 28, 2025, at 8 AM EDT, with interested…
DJI
DJI Osmo 360 Beginners Guide And Setup Tutorial
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my beginner’s guide for the brand-new DJI Osmo 360. Whenever a new camera like this gets released, I like to create a beginner’s guide to help those who are brand new get up and running and familiar with the hardware. That’s especially true with a…
Department of Defense
Pentagon races to standardize drone batteries as 2026 strategy looms
Military drone adoption across air, sea, and land is surging—and the Pentagon is moving to lock down how it sources, standardizes, and buys batteries and the critical minerals behind them, with a new department-wide strategy targeted for signature by March and public release in early 2026, officials said, citing battlefield lessons and supply chain security…
Department of Defense
U.S. Navy’s Drone Boat Program Faces Crashes, Software Failures, and Leadership Shakeups
The U.S. Navy’s ambitious effort to build a fleet of autonomous drone boats capable of countering China in the Pacific is struggling with technical failures and internal turmoil, according to a detailed Reuters report. Recent tests have resulted in collisions, software malfunctions, and operational accidents, while the Navy’s acquisition program has been rocked by leadership…
Police
Armed Drone Explodes at Haiti SWAT Base, Killing 2 Officers and Exposing UAV Protocol Gaps
Two Haitian police officers were killed and six others injured after an attack drone deployed in Haiti’s anti-gang campaign detonated at a police base in Port-au-Prince, raising urgent questions about how government-run and contractor-led drone strike operations are coordinated and secured, reports the New York Times. Fatal Blast During Drone Disarmament at SWAT Facility Officials…
Police
Russian Drone Crash in Eastern Poland Seen as Possible Provocation
A Russian-made Shahed drone crashed in eastern Poland overnight, sparking concerns in Warsaw about possible deliberate provocation amid ongoing talks about peace in Ukraine, according to Reuters. Incident Details in Osiny Village The unmanned aerial vehicle struck a cornfield in Osiny, a village located in Poland’s eastern Lublin province, about 62 miles (100 km) from…
DJI
SkyOps: Israeli Duo’s Drone Nav Revolution
This tech lets drones zip through Israel cityscapes, dodging buildings to deliver life-saving supplies in minutes. For our drone crew, it’s like upgrading
DJI
Thermal Drones Hunt for Missing Boy in New Orleans
drones are spotting heat signatures that could bring Bryan home. For our DJI crew, it’s a stark reminder of how our favorite tech saves lives in real
FAA
Oceanside Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program to Cut Response Times
The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, aiming to slash response times from an average of five minutes down to just 60–90 seconds. The 13-month initiative, approved by the Oceanside City Council, is funded by a $264,816 state grant and is designed to improve officer safety, enhance…
US Air Force
Grid Aero Unveils Lifter-Lite Cargo Drone with U.S. Air Force Backing
Aerospace startup Grid Aero has emerged from stealth mode with a bold entry into the defense drone sector: the Lifter-Lite, a long-range cargo drone designed to fly thousands of miles with heavy payloads. Backed by a fresh $6 million seed round and a U.S. Air Force contract, the company aims to redefine how militaries move…
Ukraine
Drone Maker Stark Defence Targets $500M Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Round
Europe’s drone race just went up a gear: Sequoia is leading a fresh round that could push German loitering‑munition maker Stark near a $500M valuation—right as Germany targets €162B in annual defense spend by 2029. German attack drone startup Stark Defence is in advanced talks to raise about $60 million in new funding led by…
Weaponized drones
C100 Quadcopter Guides F-35 to Precision Strikes
Teaming their C100 quadcopter with the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II. This dynamic duo nailed precision strikes with GBU-12 Paveway II laser
DJI
Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights
¡Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility Virginia Tech
Ukraine
Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload
Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze
Japan
Drone Delivery Grants in Japan: Ministry Backs Five Projects to Advance Logistics Innovation
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism awarded grants to five leading drone delivery initiatives, aiming to revolutionize
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Taiwan to Reclassify Small Drones as ‘Consumables’ for Faster Military Procurement
Taiwan will reclassify small drones as “consumables” instead of durable military equipment, a move aimed at accelerating drone access for its armed forces amid growing tensions with China. The change, patterned after a recent U.S. policy, is expected to streamline procurement and foster tighter cooperation between Taiwan’s military and its domestic drone industry, reports Focus…
DJI
Drones Revolutionize Firefighting in Gifford and Mason
Drones Armed with infrared cameras, thermal imaging, and even fire-starting “Dragon Eggs,” these drones are keeping crews safer, boosting
Police
Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone as First Responder
Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a fully autonomous drone as a first responder tool. According to a WLS report, the drone—developed by Flock Safety—can respond faster than patrol cars across the village, raising both public safety potential and…
Police
Drone Spots Massive Great White Off Maine Beaches
drone lovers, get ready for a jaws-dropping tale from Maine’s coast! A massive 10-12 foot great white shark was caught cruising near popular
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