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Zipline

Zipline’s Drone Vaccine Deliveries in Kaduna Face Political Pause, Exposing Fragility in Health Supply Chains

Zipline’s autonomous drone delivery network, credited with transforming vaccine access in parts of Africa, has seen its operations in Kaduna State, Nigeria, suspended following a change in political leadership. The pause underscores how even proven innovations in health logistics remain vulnerable without sustained policy and funding support, according to a Nigeria Health Watch report. Cutting…

Haye KestelooAug 26

China

Drone delivery surge: China’s low-altitude economy aims to set the global standard, with U.S. policy lagging behind

China’s push into the “low-altitude economy” is accelerating from showcase to scale, with the inaugural International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai highlighting cargo drones, hydrogen-powered platforms, and multi-seat eVTOLs as Beijing seeks to define global aerial logistics—an ambition that carries major commercial and military implications for the United States. Early expo reporting emp

Haye KestelooAug 26

Skydio

Dreame Technology Expands into Drone Market to Challenge DJI

Dreame Technology, best known for its robot vacuum cleaners, is taking a bold step into the drone industry. The Chinese brand is actively recruiting drone professionals in what analysts see as a direct move to compete with DJI, the market leader, according to a report by Sina. Dreame’s Drone Hiring Drive Job postings on Boss…

Haye KestelooAug 26

DJI Mini 5 Pro Retail Price Fly More Combo RC2 Spotted in European webstore.

DJI

Retail price DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo and animation video leaked

Quick update on the DJI Mini 5 Pro today. The Italian channel Quadricottero (via Mauro Tandoi) leaked some interesting and the first folding animation video of the DJI Mini 5 and on top of that I also found the first official webstore price of the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly more combo. Lets start with…

Jasper EllensAug 26

DJI

DJI docks cut El Paso emergency response from an hour to minutes with citywide, on‑prem DFR

El Paso, Texas, has deployed a citywide drone‑as‑first‑responder network built on 22 DJI Dock stations and FlightHub 2 On‑Premises, enabling remote launches from any laptop, live video to units en route, and a shift from after‑hours, 45–60 minute manual deployments to launches in mere minutes across nearly 40 miles (64 km) of urban and border…

Haye KestelooAug 26

Airobotics

Ondas backs Norway’s Rift Dynamics to bring Wåsp FPV+ attritable drone to U.S. defense market

Rift Dynamics, a Norway-based defense UAS maker, has unveiled the Wåsp FPV+—a hybrid FPV/ISR multicopter—and secured a strategic investment and exclusive U.S. distribution via Ondas Holdings’ American Robotics, with initial availability targeted as early as October and an opening order of 500 units. Ondas Holdings invests im Rift Dynamics Ondas Holdings announced a strategic investment…

Haye KestelooAug 26

Skydio

Police Drones Assist Firefighting and Robbery Arrest in San Diego County

A police drone provided critical aerial support during a commercial fire in La Mesa while a second unit helped locate a theft suspect nearby, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The dual incidents on Monday demonstrated how the city’s Drone as First Responder Program is expanding its role in both public safety and firefighting…

Haye KestelooAug 26

Police

Police Deploy Drones at Notting Hill Carnival for the First Time in Major Safety Operation

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…

Haye KestelooAug 26

NASA

Hypersonic Drone Carrier: China Revives NASA’s Oblique Wing for Drone Mothership Supremacy

China unveiled plans to leapfrog U.S. military tech by developing a hypersonic drone carrier—an unmanned aircraft mothership inspired by NASA

Haye KestelooAug 26

DJI

Hasselblad X2D II 100C Brings Breakthrough Autofocus and 10-Stop Stabilization

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…

Haye KestelooAug 26

Ukraine

Ukraine’s New Weapon? Spider-Man Drones That Fire Nets

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

Rafael SuárezAug 26

Search & Rescue

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

Rafael SuárezAug 26

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Amazon

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…

Haye KestelooAug 25

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

Haye KestelooAug 25

UK Ministry of Defence invests £240,000 in drone degree as Army confronts artillery's decline - DJI Mavic 4 Pro Now Available on Walmart Through Third-Party Sellers Amid US Restrictions

DJI

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…

Haye KestelooAug 25

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

Rafael SuárezAug 25

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…

Haye KestelooAug 25

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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

Rafael SuárezAug 25