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Far-Right Extremists Are Eyeing Drones for Domestic Attacks
Far-right extremist groups in the United States are actively discussing and planning to use drones as weapons for domestic attacks.
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Royal Navy’s New Delivery Guy is a British Drone
The Royal Navy, however, just demonstrated a far more elegant solution: a drone. In a landmark moment during its 2025 Indo-Pacific mission
United States
Venezuela Prepares for U.S. Attack With Armed Drones
The Maduro regime is preparing for a potential conflict with the US and at the center of its strategy is a fleet of sophisticated, armed drones
Colombia
In Colombia, Militants Turn DJI Drones Into Deadly Weapons
The sound of a drone is supposed to be exciting. For us, it’s the sound of a powerful tool, a profession. For the residents of Colombia
Counter-Drone
A 49-Drone Swarm Was Just Fried With This Weapon from Epirus
The company, Epirus, successfully used its Leonidas weapon system to knock out a swarm of drones with a single, invisible blast of high-power
Weaponized drones
Taiwan Taps US Firm for Jet-Powered Kratos Kamikaze Drones
Taiwan is teaming up with Kratos, a cutting-edge US defense company, to develop advanced, jet-powered "kamikaze" drones.
Technology
Oasis Uses Drones to Paint the Chicago Sky
Now, legendary British band Oasis has embraced the newest tool in the showman's toolkit: a massive drone light show.
Ukraine
This Tiny Orange Drone is Learning to Fly Blind, Ciao GPS!
The Osprey MK III is a pint-sized testbed for a revolutionary idea: teaching drones to navigate in the dark, without any GPS at all.
Technology
This New DZYNE Rifle Doesn’t Shoot Drones, It Hijacks Them
Defense tech company DZYNE has rolled out its latest counter-drone rifle, the DroneBuster, and this thing is a game changer. Instead of just blinding
DJI
Top 25 Things YOU Need to Have in Your Drone Bag.
Today, here are 25 essential items every drone pilot should consider packing when heading out to fly, organized into five categories.
ACSL
$12M for Inspired Flight, Anzu V3.8, ACSL’s Controller & Payload, Mini 5 Pro Price Leaks
Inspired Flight has secured significant funding, Anzu Robotics released version 3.8, and there’s a pricing leak for the DJI Mini 5 Pro. Let’s get to it.
Weaponized drones
Venezuela uses Armed Drones, Bans Civilian Drones
There is a strange and deeply ironic silence in the skies over Venezuela today. Just as the government proudly showcases its new fleet of locally-assembled, missile-capable combat drones, it has slammed the door shut on every single civilian pilot in the country. A new government decree has banned all private drone operations nationwide, effectively grounding…
Search & Rescue
100‑Minute Hover: Angel Aerial’s Trio Scout Brings NDAA‑Compliant Endurance to U.S. Public Safety
Angel Aerial Systems has released the Trio Scout, a lightweight, compact, and ultra‑quiet tricopter manufactured in Ohio, designed to deliver 100 minutes of hover, a 40× EO zoom paired with a 640×480 thermal camera, and NDAA‑compliant component sourcing for agency and enterprise procurement; list price is $34,999 with a current lead time of 10 weeks,…
FAA
Insurance Drones in Massachusetts Are Secretly Inspecting Your Home
What if it's from your insurance company, secretly creating a file on you, and you didn't even know it? MoneyWise inspected this on an article.
DJI
Drone Pilot Sentenced for Unauthorized Flights Over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base
A drone pilot has been sentenced for illegally flying over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base and capturing hundreds of unauthorized images and videos of sensitive U.S. military infrastructure. According to National Post, 71-year-old Xiao Guang Pan, a Chinese-born Canadian from Brampton, Ontario, pleaded guilty to federal charges earlier this year and received 12 months of…
Ukraine
Russian Surveillance Drones Over German Supply Routes Raise Security Concerns
Russia or its proxies are allegedly flying surveillance drones over military supply corridors in eastern Germany used by the U.S. and its allies, according to U.S. and Western officials cited by the New York Times. The drone flights, concentrated in the state of Thuringia, are reportedly gathering intelligence on weapons shipments destined for Ukraine, fueling…
DJI
DJI Osmo Nano: Top features, retail prices and release date leaked
The retailer study material that revealed the DJI Osmo Nano before launch: the magnetic wearable design that swaps polarity, the full accessory lineup, $369/€369 pricing for 64 GB and $399 for 128 GB, and the September 10 release date we named in advance.
Sony
DJI Launches Mic 3: Ultralight Wireless Microphone Boosts Audio for Drone Creators
DJI, renowned for its civilian drones and imaging tech, has unveiled the DJI Mic 3, a compact wireless microphone that promises superior sound capture for content creators, including those pairing it with drone footage. This latest addition to the OsmoAudio ecosystem builds on prior models by supporting up to four transmitters and eight receivers, enabling…
DJI
DJI Mini 5 Pro retail box leak shows bundle with DJI RC 2 smart controller
A retail box image circulating on social media appears to show the DJI Mini 5 Pro packaged with the DJI RC 2 controller featuring a built‑in screen, reinforcing ongoing leak coverage from DroneXL’s DJI Rumors hub and reporting from Jasper Ellens. The box art clearly presents the aircraft alongside the RC 2 and labels the…
DJI
DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X5: A Real-World Comparison
Today we compare the new DJI Osmo 360 against the Insta360 X5. This isn’t an overly technical breakdown, and it’s not from a 360 expert perspective.
DJI
DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4TD: FULLY Autonomous Drone System!
Autonomous drone operations have always sounded like the future—until now. With DJI’s brand-new DJI Dock 3 and the next-generation Matrice 4TD series, we’re witnessing a complete shift in how drones are deployed, controlled, and managed in the real world to save precious time, streamline operations, and most importantly, save lives. What is up, guys? Welcome…
Skydio
Minnetonka First Responder Arrives in 60 Seconds. It’s a Drone.
An ambitious "Drone as a First Responder" (DFR) Minnetonka program, a system designed to give police departments an immediate eye in the sky
ACSL
ACSL Debuts TAITEN Smart Controller, Elevates SAMO Thermal Payload, and Partners with Teledyne FLIR
ACSL, Japan’s top drone manufacturer, has announced the release of the TAITEN Smart Controller—an NDAA-compliant remote with a 7-inch integrated display—alongside major enhancements to its SAMO thermal payload and a new collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR® Program. The advances put ACSL’s secure, versatile drones in sharper focus for U.S. public safety teams, infrastructure…
Skydio
Skydio Drone with Thermal Camera Rescues Missing 70-Year-Old Woman
Tthanks to a quick-thinking sheriff's office and a drone with a thermal camera, this story has a happy ending.
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