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Knoxville Police Deployed Skydio X10 Drones for UT Game Day Security
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) just tested a powerful new tool to help them do just that, deploying a Skydio X10 drone as part of
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Ukraine
Russian Drone Violates Romanian Airspace, NATO Jets Scramble
Russian drone has breached the airspace of a NATO country, dramatically escalating tensions along Europe's eastern flank. On September 13th
Europe
3,000 Drones Recreate Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Over the Vatican
A swarm of 3,000 drones took to the night sky to recreate the iconic works of Michelangelo, including a stunning version of "The Creation of Adam."
United States
Drone Startup Sustainable Skylines Wins FAA Approval for Banner-Towing Drones
Sustainable Skylines, a Miami-based startup, has secured the first FAA approval in the United States for drone-powered aerial advertising. The company, founded in 2021 by Jacob Stonecipher, aims to replace smoke-belching airplanes with electric drones capable of towing large banners across crowded beaches and urban skylines, reports Business Insider. The approval marks a significant milestone…
Ireland
Manna Seeks Permission to Continue Drone Deliveries in Blanchardstown
Drone delivery startup Manna has applied for planning retention permission to keep operating its aerial delivery hub in Blanchardstown, Dublin, after Fingal County Council flagged the site for lacking approval. The move comes as the company, led by entrepreneur Bobby Healy, faces mounting local criticism over noise and planning compliance issues, according to Independent.ie. Retention…
DJI
DJI Mini 5 Pro: official description, full specifications and release date
DJI Mini 5 Pro integrates a 1" 50MP CMOS - f/1.8 aperture, for better low-light performance. 4K/60fps HDR video and slow-motion. Release date: September 17th
FAA
Drones face FAA safety pushback as pilots union opposes Rainmaker’s cloud‑seeding plan
Rainmaker Technology’s plan to use small drones with cloud‑seeding flares is under fire from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which urged the FAA to deny the exemption unless stricter safety conditions are met, signaling a high‑stakes test of how regulators will treat weather modification by unmanned aircraft systems going forward, per TechCrunch’s report. The…
NASA
NASA and Department of War Advance BVLOS Cargo Drone Operations in North Dakota
NASA and the Department of Defence War recently conducted a successful live flight demonstration in North Dakota, showcasing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) cargo drone operations as part of ongoing efforts to advance long-distance unmanned aerial logistics. According to NASA, cargo drones carried payloads more than 75 miles (121 km) between Grand Forks Air…
Ukraine
Drone incursions spur NATO ‘Eastern Sentry’ air defense operation on eastern flank
NATO launched the Eastern Sentry operation on Friday to bolster air and missile defenses along Europe’s eastern flank after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace this week, an incident NATO chief Mark Rutte called “reckless and unacceptable.” The military activity begins in the coming days with allied assets from Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Germany…
Weaponized drones
Armed MQ-9 Reaper Drones Deployed to Puerto Rico for a Caribbean Showdown
The US military is staging a massive show of force aimed at countering drug trafficking, and at the heart of it is the MQ-9 Reaper drone
Wildlife
New England Aquarium is Using Drones to Give Whales a Health Check
How do you check the health of a 50-ton, critically endangered whales without stressing it out? For years, the answer involved chasing them
Anduril
The Future is Now: Jetson Delivers Its First eVTOL to Palmer Luckey
Swedish startup Jetson has officially delivered its first-ever Jetson One eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft to a customer.
DJI
BREAKING: DJI Mini 5 pro full video unboxing, first flight, webshop promo images and pricing
If you were starting to worry if the DJI Mini 5 Pro might get postponed because of no teaser last week… well have I got new for you! Hundreds of webshops around the world are updating their stock, leaked their promotion pictures and even specifications on the public web. Just this morning, I was able…
Canada
Canada’s Navy Taps Schiebel’s S-100 Drone for Its Warships
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is getting a major upgrade to its eyes in the sky. In a significant new contract, the RCN will be equipping its Halifax-class warships with the combat-proven Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100, a helicopter-style drone designed for high-stakes maritime surveillance. The deal, awarded to MDA Space Ltd., will see up to six…
DJI
Mississippi State University is Using Thermal Drones to Study Dolphins
Mississippi State University (MSU) is using a powerful new tool to solve that problem: a thermal drone. Assistant research professor Holley Muraco
DJI
Media Drone Sparks Outrage by Flying Over Sensitive Search Site in Ireland
In the rush to get the perfect shot, a line was crossed. Irish police (gardaí) are now investigating a media outlet after one of its drone operators flew a UAV over a highly sensitive search site in Donabate, Co Dublin. The Journal investigated it, and we know that the site is the focus of a…
Drone Strike
Kamikaze Drones with 1,200-Mile Range Spotted in Sudan’s Darfur Conflict
More than a dozen advanced kamikaze drones with ranges of up to 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) were identified near Nyala airport in Sudan’s Darfur region in May, signaling a major escalation in the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) drone capabilities, according to images analyzed by the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab and verified by Reuters. The new…
Anduril
Military Drones Could Be Defense Industry’s Bubble, Rheinmetall CEO Warns
Military drones may not deliver the long-term growth many expect, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger cautioned this week, saying the UAV market could become the defense sector’s biggest bubble, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The comments came during the Defence and Security Equipment International fair in London, where Papperger voiced doubts that…
DJI
Mini 5 Pro leaks, DOC Drone Regulations on Trade and Importation, 30-mile Drone Delivery
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. There are three stories this week: more DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks with a possible release date, a forthcoming Department of Commerce regulation on drone trade and importation, and a 30-mile medical drone delivery in Kansas. Let’s get to it. DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks Trustworthy sources and…
Police
Las Vegas Police Are Launching Drones From Rooftops, and the ACLU is Watching
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is taking its "drone as a first responder" program to a whole new level. In a massive
DJI
Freewell is So Excited for the DJI Mini 5, They Already Released the Filters
We're all refreshing the rumor sites, analyzing leaked photos, and generally driving ourselves crazy with anticipation for the DJI Mini 5 Pro
Police
Drone Captures Aftermath of Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University
A drone video has surfaced showing the deserted Utah Valley University (UVU) campus shortly after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a student Q&A session on Wednesday, according to TMZ. The aerial footage reveals a chilling scene: trash scattered around a pop-up canopy where Kirk was seated when a gunman opened fire, striking…
DJI
Two Arrested in Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt at South Carolina Prison
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly using a drone to smuggle drugs into the Kershaw Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison.
United States
Trump Boasts of Drone Strike on Venezuelan Boat, Sparking Outrage
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Washington and Caracas, President Trump has boasted about a lethal drone strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean, an action that Senator Rand Paul has exposed as a potential breach of the rules of engagement and a killing without due process. In a very interesting report from…
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