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Saildrone and Thales Revolutionize Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Towed Sonar System

Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement in persistent maritime domain awareness capabilities, particularly relevant

Haye KestelooApr 9

Industry

A2Z Drone Delivery Patents Breakthrough Drone Dock Network System Enabling Infinite Range Operations

A2Z Drone Delivery has secured a significant advancement in drone infrastructure technology with the granting of U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 covering its portfolio of A2Z Air Docks. The patent, awarded on March 25, 2025, represents a crucial step toward enabling autonomous drone networks that can operate continuously across extensive geographical areas. Breaking the Battery…

Haye KestelooApr 9

First Responders

SkySafe and Motorola Solutions Form Strategic Alliance to Combat Unauthorized Drone Threats

SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and emergency response operations across the nation. Integration Brings Advanc

Haye KestelooApr 9

Aloft

Unifly Joins European ENSURE Project to Bridge Drone and Aircraft Airspace Systems

Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims to develop standardized interfaces allowing unmanned aircraft and conventional aviation to safely share airspace. Strategic…

Haye KestelooApr 9

Brinc

BRINC’s $75M Funding Round Signals Major Shift in Emergency Response Drone Market

The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most significant partnerships yet between drone technology and traditional emergency response infrastructure. Bridging Two Wo

Haye KestelooApr 9

DJI

Indiana’s Albertson Drone Service Revolutionizes Farming with Agricultural Drones

In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by Purdue graduate Kyle Albertson, uses drones to provide crop health mapping, pesticide spraying, and insect…

Haye KestelooApr 8

Skydio

Self-Charging Drones to Monitor Power Lines: University of Washington Students Win $15,000 Prize

University of Washington (UW) students developed an innovative solution to enhance energy grid reliability using self-charging drones designed to

Haye KestelooApr 7

Aerovironment

Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as FlightWave President to Drive Military Drone Innovation

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has named Shawn Webb as the new President of its subsidiary, FlightWave Aerospace Systems. This strategic...

Haye KestelooApr 7

China

Taiwan’s Drone Industry Targets Global Leadership with Non-Chinese Supply Chain Push

Taiwan's drone industry is accelerating its bid to become a global powerhouse, capitalizing on its semiconductor prowess and a strategic pivot

Haye KestelooApr 7

Underwater drone

Teenager Discovers Live WW2 Bomb with Underwater Drone

Cameron Makewell, a 14-year-old from Ripon, was reportedly piloting his underwater drone in the River Ure when he encountered a mysterious

Haye KestelooApr 7

DJI

Drones and Tariffs – This Could be Bad!

Let’s talk about drones and tariffs today, what they mean for drone enthusiasts in particular, what you should do about them, and then I’ll share

Russ 51 DronesApr 7

NASA

NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System

NASA steps up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, revolutionizing drone ops.

Haye KestelooApr 6

DJI

Drone Pilot Reunites Missing Dog with Owner After Mississippi Tornado

In Tylertown, Mississippi, a drone pilot’s determination brought a missing dog back to his owner ten days after a tornado demolished their home.

Haye KestelooApr 6

Ukraine Unveils New Missile-Drone Weapon in Strike Against Russia

Germany

Germany to Arm Military with Exploding Drones in Major Defense Upgrade

Germany is set to arm its military with loitering munitions, commonly known as exploding drones, for the first time, marking a significant shift in defense policy

Haye KestelooApr 6

DJI Mini 4 Pro drone: A High-Flying Controversy Bound by the 120-Meter Ceiling?

FAA

Montgomery County’s Drone Ban Over County Buildings Faces Federal Preemption

Montgomery County, New York, passed a new local law banning drones from flying over county buildings, citing drone safety and security concerns

Haye KestelooApr 6

DJI Inspire 3 Latest Firmware Update Unlocks New Aerial Cinematography Heights. Photo courtesy of DJI.

DJI

DJI Inspire 3 Makes History as First Netflix-Approved Drone

Netflix has officially added the DJI Inspire 3 equipped with the Zenmuse X9-8K Air camera to its approved 4K Originals production list, marking a significant milestone for aerial cinematography. This reportedly represents the first time a drone platform has received this prestigious approval and DJI’s debut appearance on Netflix’s coveted list of sanctioned camera systems.…

Haye KestelooApr 5

DJI

DJI Showcases Advanced Filmmaking Tools at 2025 NAB Show

Chinese drone maker DJI brings expanded lineup of professional and consumer-grade camera technology to 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, emphasizing accessible creative solutions across price points. Creative Ecosystem Expansion DJI is returning to the NAB Show with an expanded arsenal of filmmaking tools designed for creators at every level. The company’s presence at the…

Haye KestelooApr 5

DJI

AUVSI’s Fight Against AB 1160: Fearmongering Masquerading as Patriotism

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has launched a fierce attack on California’s Assembly Bill 1160 (AB 1160)

Haye KestelooApr 4

FPV

FPV DOMINATION: My Secret Strategy to Switch My Daughters from YouTube to FPV Simulator Practice

Seeing how my daughters, especially the youngest ones, are more and more addicted to Youtube, I decided to teach them how to fly FPV instead!

Rafael SuárezApr 4

Skydio

China Escalates Trade War, Targets 11 US Drone Companies with New Restrictions

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) ramped up its trade offensive against the U.S., adding 11 US drone companies to Unreliable Entity List

Haye KestelooApr 4

DJI Mavic 4 Pro 7 More leaks in one day!

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro LEAK FRENZY: 7 New Leaks Including VIDEO In Only 24hrs

I watched DJI Rumors for a while and I used to get excited when images were leaked before launch of a DJI drone. But the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone

Jasper EllensApr 4

DJI

DJI Ronin 4D 6K Now Available at 25% Discount: Cinema-Grade Production at a New Price Point

The innovative DJI Ronin 4D 6K cinema camera has received a substantial $1,700 price reduction, bringing this professional filmmaking tool into a more accessible price bracket. The all-in-one camera system, which originally retailed for $6,699, is now available for $4,999 on both DJI’s official website and Amazon—representing a 25% discount on one of the industry’s…

Haye KestelooApr 4

DJI

DJI Drone AED Delivery System Saves Critical Minutes at Ski Race

American Birkebeiner ski race medical teams use a drone emergency response system that delivers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Haye KestelooApr 4

VTOL

3D-Printed Stallion Drone Offers DIY Fixed-Wing Flight with Optional VTOL Capability

A refreshed version of the fully 3D-printable Stallion fixed-wing drone has been unveiled, featuring twin motors, V-tail configuration and optional VTOL

Haye KestelooApr 4

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