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Amazon Drone Disaster: Two Prime Air Drones Slam Into Crane, Operations Halted Again
Two Amazon Prime Air delivery drones collided with a construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona on Wednesday morning, prompting the e-commerce giant to temporarily pause its drone delivery operations for the second time this year. No injuries were reported, but the…
Ryanair Boss Demands EU Shoot Down Airport Drones, Dismisses ‘Useless’ Drone Wall Defense Plan
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is demanding that European authorities shoot down unauthorized drones disrupting airport operations, while dismissing the EU’s proposed “drone wall” defense initiative as ineffective ahead of a critical summit in Copenhagen where leaders will discuss the plan.…
EU Fast-Tracks ‘Drone Wall’ Defense System After Russian Incursions Expose Airspace Vulnerabilities
European Union leaders are meeting today in Copenhagen to advance plans for a “drone wall” defense system along the bloc’s eastern border, following a series of Russian drone incursions and mystery drone sightings that shut down major airports across Scandinavia.…
EU Pledges $7 Billion to Scale Ukraine’s Drone Production as Russia Intensifies Attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €6 billion ($7 billion) in new funding to support Ukrainian drone manufacturers, marking a major escalation in Western support for Ukraine’s unmanned warfare capabilities. The commitment comes as Russia increased airstrikes by…
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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Gets Major Camera Update with In-Flight Focal Length Switching
DJI released a significant firmware update for the Mavic 4 Pro on September 25, 2025, introducing the ability to switch camera focal lengths during video recording—a feature that brings new creative flexibility to aerial cinematographers. The firmware version 01.00.0300 addresses…
France Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Suspected in Copenhagen Airport Drone Attack
French naval forces have seized the PUSHPA, a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker suspected of launching drones that forced the shutdown of Copenhagen Airport approximately one week prior to its capture off the coast of Saint-Nazaire. The vessel, carrying…
Get Paid to Fly Drones – Over 25 Jobs for Drone Pilots
So, you’ve got your Part 107 to fly drones commercially, and now you can get paid to fly your drone. Today, we’re diving into over 25 jobs that you can do to make money using your drone. Whether you’re looking…
DJI Osmo Nano & DJI Osmo Audio – How To Pair Mic and Limitations
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, we’re going to take a look at the DJI Osmo Nano and how to connect it to a wireless microphone such as the DJI Mic 3. The DJI Nano…
DJI Responds to Court Ruling, Denies Military Ties Despite Pentagon Designation
DJI pushed back against a federal court decision upholding its Pentagon designation as a “Chinese Military Company,” issuing a statement on September 30 that highlights the court’s rejection of most government allegations while maintaining the drone maker has no military…
Flock Safety Launches Aerodome DAS: Enterprise Drone Security for Critical Infrastructure
Flock Safety has officially brought its law enforcement-proven drone technology to the private sector with the September 25 launch of Flock Aerodome Drone as Automated Security (DAS), a turnkey automated drone system designed to protect airports, warehouses, healthcare campuses, and…
U.S. Army Taps Draganfly for FPV Drones and Onsite Manufacturing
The U.S. Army has selected Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) to supply its Flex FPV drone systems and establish forward-deployed manufacturing capabilities at overseas military facilities, marking a strategic shift toward bringing critical drone production closer to operational theaters. Under the…
French Drone Maker Harmattan AI Targets $1B Valuation in Defense Boom
Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense drone startup, is seeking a billion-dollar valuation in its latest funding round, just 18 months after launching, according to reporting by Sifted. The ambitious raise comes as the company has already secured major contracts with…
DJI Mini 4K Drone Sees Rare Amazon Prime Discounts Amid Shrinking U.S. Availability
Amazon Prime members are getting access to exclusive discounts on the DJI Mini 4K drone, one of the company’s most affordable and popular entry-level models. The limited-time price cuts bring bundled kits down by as much as $70 at checkout,…
DJI’s Mini 5 Pro Stole the Mavic 4’s Best Trick
Hello fellow pilots! It’s been a little while. I’ve been heads-down, completely obsessed with my brand-new DJI Mini 5 Pro, and I’ve surfaced to talk about its best-kept secret: the amazing, mind-bending, rotating gimbal. When the Mini 5 Pro was…
Denmark Implements Nationwide Drone Ban After Military Base Incursions
Denmark has ordered an unprecedented five-day ban on all civilian drone flights following a week of mysterious drone sightings over military bases and airports that authorities are calling a “hybrid attack,” according to Reuters. The prohibition, which runs from September…
France, Sweden Deploy Anti-Drone Units to Secure EU Summit in Denmark
France and Sweden have dispatched military anti-drone units to Denmark this week to protect an informal European Union summit in Copenhagen, responding to recent unexplained drone flights over Danish airports and military installations, Defense News reports. The deployment underscores growing…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Sees Major Discount on Amazon, Up to 19% Off
DJI’s flagship Mavic 4 Pro drone is now available on Amazon at significant discounts, with savings up to 19% across three configurations. The 100-megapixel professional drone starts at $2,199, down from its original $2,699 price point. Amazon is currently offering…
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