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Navy just flew a solar-powered drone for three days straight without landing! The Skydweller UAS, tested off Stennis, Mississippi, in partnership with
A US soldier, hunted like prey by a cheap drone – that’s the nightmare General James E. Rainey fears if America doesn’t wake up fast. In a stark assessment, General James E. Rainey, head of the US Army’s Futures Command, highlighted America’s lag in drone technology, predicting severe consequences for troops in future conflicts. This…
Skyports Drone Services and AZ Turnhout are testing in Kempen, Belgium, and it’s got DroneXL’s drone fans buzzing with excitement. This trial isn’t
Amazon’s delivery program just made a splash an Avondale, Arizona, resident Daniel Muniz watched his Amazon drone delivery go high-dive
Ouch! A simple drone buzz over a lively Spanish festival has a British tourist staring down a $245,000 fine. Fellow pilots, this relatable fiasco is your cue to check those rules. A British vacationer could face penalties up to €225,000 ($245,000) after authorities caught him operating an unauthorized drone during a crowded festival in Tenerife,…
Ukrainian officials just dropped a bombshell, claiming Indian parts are lurking in the Shahed drones terrorizing their skies – and it’s got global repercussions. Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak has accused Russia of incorporating Indian-made components into Iranian-designed Shahed drones, which Moscow reportedly deploys in strikes against Ukrainian frontlines and civilians. Thi
In a dramatic twist amid Ukraine’s drone battles, Destinus is acquiring Swiss AI whiz Daedalean for $223M, promising navigation that laughs off satellite sabotage. Destinus, a Netherlands-based drone startup supplying weapons to Ukraine, plans to acquire Zurich’s Daedalean for 180 million Swiss francs ($223 million) in cash and stock, aiming to strengthen its AI-driven navigation…
This drone buzzing around the sky—it’s a waterproof, floating, self-flying camera that can take off and land on water like it’s born to swim
Laugh if you want, but drones “speaking” location data? That’s the wild argument in a case where Michigan’s hunting ban won out, leaving pilots and hunters reeling. A federal appeals court has affirmed that an Ohio-based company cannot use drones to help hunters locate wounded deer in Michigan, upholding the state’s prohibition despite recognizing free…
Hey drone enthusiasts, what if regulations finally caught up to your tech? Enter the FAA’s BVLOS bombshell, promising economic wins and global edge—details inside. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, aiming to normalize these flights and unlock economic benefits in sectors…
A hiker’s helmet glows red in drone footage, courtesy of AI magic, ending a gut-wrenching saga that hits home for adventurers. A mountain rescue team in Italy harnessed artificial intelligence to scan drone-captured images, spotting a missing hiker’s helmet in rugged terrain and enabling swift recovery of his body. This operation highlights how AI integration…
What if your drone could juke a missile like a pro gamer? Simulations show China’s boosters deliver 87% success, sparking drama in the skies. Chinese aerospace engineers have developed a novel evasion system for combat drones, using side-mounted rocket boosters to enable sudden maneuvers that could raise survival rates from a mere 10% to 87%…
For DroneXL readers, this issue is particularly relevant, as it highlights the complex interplay between drone technology, ethical considerations, and
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. DJI has just launched its first 360 camera, the DJI Osmo 360. You might be wondering whether to add it to your kit as a complementary camera or if you’re buying your first action camera and deciding between the Action 5 Pro and the new Osmo 360.…
This is the SkyRover X1 compact GPS drone, boasting 4K 60fps video recording and 48-megapixel image capture. It offers an advertised flight time of 32 minutes and a signal range of up to 15 km. With its regulation-friendly design, vibrant color, and high-quality camera, it closely resembles the DJI Mini 4 Pro—but with some unique…
After multiple weeks of DJI Mini 5 Pro silence, somebody finally struck gold in a pile of rubbish. It seems an employee of a printing office took this picture of this DJI Mini 5 box misprint and shared it with the world. And this is just in: Drone-hacks just found this highly detailed render of…
The drone I've been using for the past six months is the DJI Air 3S. Since its release, I've reviewed a couple of others, like the Neo and the Flip.
A coffee producer in Brazil’s Espírito Santo state has transformed his farming operations by integrating DJI drones for aerial spraying, reducing crop damage and improving efficiency on his 75-hectare (185-acre) plantation. Journey to Drone Adoption Wellon Gripa Rui, based in Linhares, first encountered drone technology while observing its use on a nearby banana farm. This…
Ever wished for packages dropping from the sky without the racket? Amazon’s Darlington push might deliver, if noise gripes don’t ground it. Amazon is advancing plans for Britain’s inaugural drone delivery service in Darlington, County Durham, asserting that its unmanned aircraft will generate less noise than traditional van deliveries. This initiative, detailed in recent planning…
DroneXL readers, get ready to salute a new hero of the skies. The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) just aced its operational tests with USCG
What a wild ride—drones buzzed the Guaporé River for days, exposing 41,000 huge turtles nesting like never before. Ready for the details? Drones have enabled scientists to identify and accurately count over 41,000 giant South American river turtles at a massive nesting site along the Guaporé River on the Brazil-Bolivia border, marking the largest such…
L3Harris Technologies Inc. has joined forces with air taxi developer Joby Aviation to create a new military variant of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with flight tests slated for later this year, reports Bloomberg. This partnership highlights a growing trend where commercial eVTOL innovators adapt their technology for defense purposes, potentially accelerating unmanned…
Ever wondered how drone pilots could turn chaos into clarity during disasters? CLARKE’s AI does just that, crunching footage from ravaged neighborhoods faster than you can say “evacuation route”—and it’s saving lives right now. Emergency responders now have a powerful tool that turns drone footage into detailed damage maps in minutes, enabling faster aid delivery…
Ever dreamed of a drone that snaps like Legos, soars for hours, and won’t break the bank? That’s Modovolo’s wild ride from a NY garage—hang on tight. A startup in rural Oneida County, New York, is developing inexpensive, lightweight drones that offer extended flight times and customizable payloads, positioning Central New York as a hub…
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