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Kentucky Manhunt: Drones Aid Search for Highway Shooter
The manhunt, which has entered its third day, has seen the deployment of dozens of personnel, dogs, and a police drone with an infrared scanner
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Taurus X8 Pro Max: Revolutionizing Aerial Filmmaking
The iFlight Taurus X8 Pro Max is a game-changer in the world of professional aerial photography and videography. A high-performance FPV drone
DJI
THIS Makes DJI NEO The BEST Drone DJI Has Made!
The best drone is the one that is the most versatile and easiest to access for everyone. For this reason, I believe DJI Neo is one of the best drones
Police
Texas Police Department to Deploy Emergency Response Drones
The Bee Cave Police Department in Texas is gearing up to launch emergency response drones. The department demonstrated their new
Ukraine
Russian Drones Violate NATO Airspace, Sparking Concerns
Two NATO countries reported Russian drone incursions into their airspace, raising tensions in the region. According to The Guardian, Romania and Latvia both experienced airspace violations by Russian drones, prompting swift responses from the military alliance. Romanian Airspace Breach Romania’s defense ministry said a drone entered its airspace early Sunday during Russian attacks on Ukrainian…
Police
Preston Police Seize Drones for Breaching No-Fly Zone During BBC Festival
Preston Police have reportedly seized three drones for breaching the no-flight zone imposed during the BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival in Moor Park in the United Kingdom. The restrictions were put in place to ensure the safety and security of the event, which was being filmed for TV coverage. Drone Restrictions During the…
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Lawmakers Urge Action on Chinese Agriculture Drones
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked the Agriculture Department and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to detail their effo
Department of Defense
Mysterious Underwater Drone Discovered Off Waikiki Coast
A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii, took an unexpected turn on Friday, August 30, when boaters stumbled across a mysterious object floating in the ocean. The sleek, bright yellow object, initially mistaken for a capsized boat, turned out to be a classified uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), believed to be linked to…
Ukraine
Russian Drones Violate NATO Airspace in Romania and Latvia
Recent reports indicate that Russian drones have violated the airspace of multiple NATO countries, including Romania and Latvia, according to the Associated Press and other sources. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Incident Details The violations occurred as Russia launched attacks on civilian targets and port infrastructure across the Danube River in…
DJI
Tracking Tests with DJI Neo and E-Bike
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, we’re going to do some tracking tests with my e-bike and the DJI Neo, which I’m currently using to record this video. I’m capturing audio on the DJI Mic 2, and we’re about to go for a bike ride. I’ve set the tracking distance to “far,”…
DJI
DJI Neo Drone: Voice Control Feature Demonstration
DJI has recently released the new Neo drone, and one of its most interesting features is the ability to use voice control. This feature wasn’t available during my full review as I was using beta software at the time. Now that the DJI Neo is publicly available, this feature has been added via a firmware…
DJI
DJI Neo Drone Review: The Ultimate Gauntlet Test
This is the new DJI Neo, and this is the gauntlet. Do you want to purchase DJI Care Refresh? Yeah, we’re going to need that. The test has three core components: If I haven’t killed it yet, we’re going to go trail running deeper into the woods to see how well it works. I’ve been…
DJI
Drone is Really FUN! – DJI NEO Full Manual Acro Flight
The DJI Neo’s Versatility In my first video with the DJI Neo, we did our unboxing and first follow flight with the drone. I had it track me autonomously while I was on my OneWheel. I provided no input to the drone whatsoever; in fact, I didn’t even have a controller hooked up at the…
DJI
The Truth About DJI Drones and National Security
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in the best interests of national security. However, many entities, including myself, believe this claim is egregiously misleading. We argue that our national security is not threatened by the sale or…
Amazon
Utah’s The Point Development Eyes Drone Taxis as Future Transportation
Utah is gearing up for a futuristic mode of transportation: drone taxis. The Point, a 600-acre residential and commercial development in Draper, is seriously considering integrating drone taxis into its plans, according to Fox 13 Now. Located between Metro Salt Lake City and Metro Utah County, The Point aims to be an innovation hub, and…
DJI
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: Exciting Leaks Hint at Major Upgrades
In a series of tweets, tech enthusiast Igor Bogdanov has given us a sneak peek into what could be the specs of the upcoming DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. If these leaks are true, we’re in for some significant improvements over previous models. A Serious Boost in Camera and Video Capabilities The leaked specs suggest…
DJI
DJI Neo, FCC Updates Freqs., Legal Battle in AR, DJI ME Gets 4G
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s dive into the details. DJI Neo Release First up this week, DJI finally released the Neo. We’ve covered many of the Neo leaks over the past few weeks, but here’s the official information: The Neo will be available for…
Australia
Western Australia Police Force Enhances Operations with Drone-in-a-Box Systems
Southern Cross Drones secured a contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems.
FAA
FAA Accepts Vantis for Safety Mitigation for Recurring BVLOS Drone Operations
The FAA signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Drone Incidents
Green Day Interrupted Mid-Song by Drone Threat at Detroit Concert
Green Day was mid-song Wednesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit when the band suddenly ran off stage because of a drone threat. The incident, which caused a brief pause in the concert, highlights the growing concern over drones in public spaces. Drone Disrupts Green Day Concert The band was performing “Longview” when someone ran…
DJI
The DJI Neo: A Game Changer for Drone Enthusiasts
I’ve already recorded the intro to this video, but I felt it was important to share this story before we dive in. I’ve been flying drones for over seven and a half years, and until now, I’ve never been able to get my children interested in them. That changed with the DJI Neo. A Drone…
DJI
DJI Launches New Drone: The DJI Neo
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, DJI has launched a brand new drone called the DJI Neo, and I think this drone is going to be very appealing to many types of users due to its capability and ease of use. It can go from an easy-to-use autonomous drone that can launch…
DJI
Unboxing and First Flight: DJI Neo Drone
Alright, so it’s that time again! We’ve got a brand new drone from DJI, and in today’s video, we’re going to be unboxing it and taking it out for its very first flight. This video is going to be exciting because this is a brand new product line from DJI. It’s not a second, third,…
DJI
DJI Neo: The Ultimate Palm-Sized Drone for Everyday Adventures
DJI has officially launched the DJI Neo, their lightest and most compact drone to date, weighing just under 5 ounces (135g). Designed to capture everyday moments with ease, the Neo is incredibly user-friendly, requiring no remote control and featuring a single “mode” button for QuickShots or voice operation. The drone can take off and land…
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