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France’s Drone-Zapping Cannon Unleash Havoc on Battlefield Skies
Drone fans, hold onto your controllers! France just unleashed a weapon that’s blasting drones out of the sky: The Rapidfire Land, built by Thales
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Drone Delivery
Drones Save Lives with Lightning-Fast Medical Deliveries
Imagine some drones slicing through the clouds to drop a life-saving blood transfusion at a remote clinic. That’s happening right now in India
FAA
Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines
In Sonoma County, California, residents like Nichola Schmitz face hefty fines—$25,000 paid and $10,000 more pending—after county drones with high-powered cameras scoured their properties without warrants. A new lawsuit from the ACLU of Northern California alleges that Permit Sonoma’s drone program, which has flown over 700 missions and captured 5,600 images, violates privacy rights by…
Norway
DJI Drones Reveal How Melting Glaciers Are Rewriting Norway’s Weather
Glaciers: Imagine a fleet of DJI Mavic drones slicing through the crisp Norwegian air, weaving between jagged peaks and glistening ice to unlock the secrets of a warming
Industry
U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse use, experts warn that without strategic protections, Chinese subsidies and data-driven AI could dominate this
Skydio
U.S. Army Tests Drone-Dropped Grenades in Breakthrough Training Exercise
On June 25, 2025, U.S. Army soldiers at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany successfully dropped live M67 grenades from a Skydio X10D drone, marking a significant advancement in integrating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into battlefield tactics. The test, conducted by the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Tennessee Army National Guard, demonstrated the potential…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs The Gauntlet: Hardest ActiveTrack Testing!
Oh no, that’s not a good place to be, my friend. So, this is the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and this is the Gauntlet. The Gauntlet has four stages. First, the tree tunnel tests its ability to stay in the tunnel. After that, we’ve got a transitional phase. This one seems easy but has brought…
DJI
DJI RC Pro 2 My Thoughts 2 Months Later – Is It Worth The Cost?
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. I’m out flying my DJI Mavic 4 and thought I’d share my updated thoughts on the DJI RC2 Pro. I’ve already made several videos, including a full review of the RC2 Pro and details in my initial Mavic 4 Pro review, but I wanted to revisit my…
Skydio
NYC Explores Net-Firing Drones to Neutralize Hostile UAVs in 2025
New York City is poised to bolster its airspace security with a cutting-edge drone defense system. The NYPD is in discussions with Maryland-based American Robotics to deploy the Iron Drone Raider System, a technology designed to detect, track, and intercept rogue drones using net-firing drones, enhancing public safety at large events like parades. New York…
Filters
Freewell ND Filters and Polarizing ND Filters for the Mavic 4: A Review
Freewell sent me their ND filters and polarizing ND filters for the Mavic 4. Before diving into a brief review of these fantastic products, I want to explain why ND filters are essential, particularly split-strength ND filters for drones with multiple cameras like the Mavic 4. First, note that Freewell provided these filters for me…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone Summits Everest in Stunning Aerial Video
In a breathtaking display of drone technology, DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro has captured a continuous aerial journey from the North Col Glacier to the summit of Mount Everest, reaching 29,032 feet (8,849 meters). Shared on DJI’s official YouTube channel, this video showcases the drone’s ability to navigate extreme altitudes and harsh conditions, offering drone enthusiasts…
DJI
The Best Drone for Beginners 2025 A Complete Guide
If you’re wondering which drone to buy in 2025, you’re in the right place. Today, we’ll explore DJI’s drone lineup to help you find the best drone for
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Dual Gain ISO Fusion: Make Art Now Reveals 17.7 Stops in D-Log M
Make. Art. Now. has uncovered a hidden feature in the DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Dual Gain ISO Fusion, achieving 17.7 stops of dynamic range in D-Log M. This unadvertised technology, found through extensive testing, blends two sensor readouts for superior highlight recovery and low-noise shadows, surpassing standard HDR methods. After watching their video below, it…
Oklahoma
U.S. Army’s Laser Weapons Light Up Oklahoma: The Future of Drone Defense?
Drones are everywhere, and not all of them are friendly. Some are threats, and the U.S. Army’s got a new way to zap them out of the sky. At Fort
DJI
Drones to the Rescue: How a DJI Mavic 3 Saved a Lost Teen in a Massachusetts Swamp
Enter the Somerset Police Department and their trusty Dji Mavic 3 drone swamp flyer, which, let me tell you, deserves a cape for what it pulled off.
United States
Night Owl Drones Save Peanuts with Sneaky Night Moves
Led by assistant professors Taeyeong Choi and Yan Fang, this AI-powered drones system is like a bouncer for peanut fields. With a $25,000 grant
Ukraine
EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat
The European Union is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian military threat, urging member states to prepare for large-scale drone production to bolster defenses. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for millions of drones to match Russia’s growing unmanned arsenal, citing lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations. Sky News reported that this call…
DJI
Vietnam’s Rice Fields Are getting Smarts Spraying with Drones
Vietnam’s rice paddies are getting a high-tech makeover, and I’m here for it! As a UAV pilot who’s dodged palm trees and chased epic shots
Drone Research
Drones Revolutionize Kīlauea’s Eruption Monitoring
Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption at Hawaii’s summit is a powerful reminder of nature’s force, and drones are proving indispensable in studying it.
India
Indian Drone Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures $100M to Boost Military UAV Production
Indian drone manufacturer Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round to advance its research and production of military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), driven by surging demand for drones in battlefield operations and border surveillance. Led by General Catalyst, the investment highlights India’s push to strengthen its domestic drone industry amid…
Ukraine
Russia Boosts Drone Production by 16.9% in May, Responding to Putin’s Call
In May 2025, Russia’s drone production surged by 16.9% compared to April, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s directive to ramp up output for military operations in Ukraine, according to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, reports Reuters. This significant increase highlights Russia’s push to enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…
DJI
Parrot’s Big Releases, DJI Updates & Leaks, Louisiana Targets Threatening Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories this week: Parrot releases the Anafi UKR and the Chuck 3, DJI leaks and updates, and a Louisiana law allowing law enforcement to shoot down drones. Let’s dive in. Parrot’s New Releases: Anafi UKR and Chuck 3 Parrot has unveiled the Anafi UKR, a…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Air 3S Drone: A Head-to-Head Comparison
You might assume the DJI Mavic 4 Pro outperforms the Air 3S drone in every way, but surprisingly, the Air 3S surpasses the Mavic 4 Pro in a few key areas, including aspects of image quality. After testing these drones head-to-head, I discovered some unexpected results. I purchased both drones at full price, and this…
FAA
House Republicans Demand Action on 350 Drone Incursions Over U.S. Military Bases in 2024
In 2024, U.S. military bases faced over 350 unauthorized drone incursions, prompting House Republicans to demand urgent answers from federal agencies. The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs sent letters to the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice (DOJ), citing fragmented responses and outdated policies as critical vulnerabilities. Fox News reports this escalati
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