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Louisiana Welsh PD Takes to the Skies with New Patrol Drones
The Welsh Police Department in Louisiana is the latest to join the revolution, adding two high-tech drones to its force. This small-town department
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US DoD Adds Kraus Hamdani K1000ULE Drone to Blue UAS Cleared List
The US Department of Defense has included Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s K1000ULE uncrewed aerial system (UAS) on its Blue UAS Cleared List and Blue UAS Select List, designating it as a secure, NDAA-compliant drone for immediate procurement. This move follows a $20 million contract awarded in October 2024 to deploy the system with the US Army…
United States
Drones are Weapons of War for Latin America’s Cartels
Drones are reshaping conflict. A disturbing new report from War on the Rocks warns that criminal organizations across Latin America, from Mexican
Ukraine
Gerbera Drones: Russia’s Low-Cost UAVs at Center of Poland Airspace Breach
A suspected Russian drone incursion into Poland on Wednesday featured Gerbera drones, according to a Polish army official, drawing attention to this low-cost, mass-produced UAV design as Moscow presses its drone war across borders, reports Reuters. The Gerbera is a plywood-and-foam drone assembled at Russia’s Yelabuga facility, designed to be cheap, expendable, and easily deployed…
Search & Rescue
Russian Drone Incursion Prompts Poland and Latvia to Restrict Civilian Flights
Poland and Latvia have imposed broad restrictions on civilian flights along their eastern borders after about 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace early Wednesday, according to PANSA and Latvian government statements. The measures tighten control over airspace near Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia to protect national security and facilitate NATO operations. The Polish restrictions took…
Ukraine
Poland Invokes Article 4 After Drone Incursion EU Calls a ‘Game-Changer’
Russia launched 19 drones into Polish airspace overnight, prompting Warsaw to invoke NATO’s Article 4 for emergency consultations, according to Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski. The incursion, first reported by Bloomberg, marks a rare and deliberate escalation beyond Ukraine’s borders. European officials told the Associated Press they view the event as an intentional expansion of Russia’s…
DJI
DJI Neo Long Term Review after ONE year of flying
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Neo has been out for approximately a year now, and it’s become a very popular choice with both beginners and people who create for social media. That’s for a few different reasons. First, it is extremely affordable, coming in at approximately $200 depending on where…
White House
‘Here We Go!’ — Trump Reacts as NATO Downs Russian Drones Over Poland
Russian drones repeatedly entered Polish airspace overnight during strikes on western Ukraine, prompting Poland’s military to shoot them down with NATO assistance and escalating fears of wider conflict. The incursion drew sharp rebukes from U.S. lawmakers and President Donald Trump, with one congressman calling it an “act of war,” reports The Hill. 19 Drone Violations…
Skydio
Portland Police Seek Approval to Deploy Drone for Public Safety Operations
The Portland Police Department is requesting approval from the city council to purchase its first drone, a tool they say would improve search-and-rescue missions, crime scene reconstruction, and responses to high-risk incidents, according to a report from the Portland Press Herald. The council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee approved the measure Tuesday,…
Ukraine
Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace, Putting NATO on High Alert
During a drone assault on Ukraine, several Russian drones breached the sovereign airspace of Poland, a NATO member.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache
Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.
Lockheed Martin
Drone partnership: BAE FalconWorks and Lockheed Skunk Works to co-develop autonomous air system
At the DSEI arms fair in London on Monday, BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works announced a “strategic collaboration” to develop a new uncrewed autonomous air system, aiming to field modular products that can counter electronic warfare, according to Reuters. The rare tie-up between two top “prime” contractors targets faster, more affordable delivery…
Australia
Australia Opens Massive Outback Proving Ground for Drones
A new facility in Australia's remote Northern Territory is designed to do just that. It’s a massive, 10,000-hectare playground for drone engineers to test
DJI
UK Police to Deploy DJI Drones to Guard Trump’s State Visit
For Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, the Thames Valley Police are adding a new tool to their arsenal: a fleet of DJI Matrice T30
DJI
Why the DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone is the Next Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Drone pilots! Today is one of those days when you start to get that tingling in your belly, when you can almost smell that new drone scent in the air. The DJI Mini series is, without a doubt, one of the best ideas the folks at DJI ever had. I remember when I bought the…
Skydio
DJI Drone Ban Looms in U.S., Threatening Agriculture, Construction, and Public Safety
U.S. lawmakers are moving to block sales of new DJI drones as soon as December, raising costs and disrupting operations for farmers, builders, surveyors, and first responders that rely on the Chinese maker’s aircraft, according to a detailed report by The New York Times. The push follows Customs and Border Protection seizures that began in…
Artificial Intelligence
UK’s New “StormShroud” Drone is a Ghost That Blinds Enemy Radar
The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) has just unveiled a new drone designed to do just that: a high-tech "loyal wingman" called StormShroud that flies
Anduril
US Air Force Unleashes “Falcon Peak” to Hunt Rogue Drones
In one of the largest and most ambitious counter-drone experiments ever conducted on US soil, the US Air Force has kicked off Falcon Peak
Amazon
DJI Mic Mini’s $109 Amazon Steal Rocks My World!
The DJI Mic Mini, my absolute go-to audio sidekick, is currently on sale for a ridiculously good price, and I have to tell you about it. This isn't just a product review; it's a full-throated endorsement of a tool that has genuinely made my work better, and my videos sound less like they were recorded in a hurricane.
Anduril
The US Army is Unleashing a New Breed of “Launched Effects” Drones
the US Army is scrambling to keep up. It's pushing forward with a new initiative called Launched Effects (LE), a new breed of versatile drones
DJI
Drones to Deliver Defibrillators: UK’s National Health Service is Using
UK's (NHS) is testing a new way to beat that clock: a drone. A new study has shown that drones can deliver life-saving defibrillators
Drone as First Responder
Hollywood Fire Department Unleashes Lifeguard Drones
The Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety department has officially launched a new drone program designed to drop life-saving flotation devices
Legal
Drone Spies? A Vicious Legal Battle Erupts Between Two US Waste Giants
Veolia, a global environmental services leader, is accusing its direct competitor, Clean Harbors, of using a drone to conduct corporate espionage
DJI
DJI Accidentally Leaks Osmo Nano Camera on Social Media
DJI has unintentionally revealed its upcoming Osmo Nano action camera after posting the product image during a promotion for the DJI Mic 3. The mistake was first spotted just minutes ago, by DroneXL’s DJI rumors specialist Jasper Ellens, who shared the images and details on X and here on DroneXL. How the Osmo Nano Leak…
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