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DJI’s Trailblazing Trio: Unleashing the Future of Filmmaking and Content Creation
These are the DJI RS 4, DJI RS 4 Pro, and DJI Focus Pro. Each of these offerings is designed to elevate the art of cinematography by providing
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Ukraine
Mystery Sea Drone Found in Black Sea: U.S. Boat with Soviet Warhead
A puzzling maritime drone has been discovered in Romanian waters of the Black Sea. The capsized vessel combines a U.S.-built hull with a massive Soviet-era Russian warhead, sparking questions about its origin and purpose, reports Naval News. Discovery and Destruction The unusual uncrewed surface vessel (USV) was found floating upside down on April 3, 2024.…
France
France’s Drone Radar Revolution: Thales Ramps Up Amid Soaring Global Demand
A Glimpse Into France’s Defense Dynamism In the quaint town of Limours, about 50 kilometers south of Paris, a groundbreaking shift is underway at a Thales-owned factory. Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe’s awakened need for military modernization, France’s leading defense company, Thales, is doubling its production of the highly sought-after Ground Master…
Japan
Drones Deliver Lifesaving Defibrillators to Japanese Golf Course
In a groundbreaking trial, Chiba University has partnered with AirMobility, a Tokyo-based flying car developer, to test the airlifting of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) via drones at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The aim reportedly is to swiftly deliver critical assistance to golfers who experience sudden health emergencies on the course. Swift…
Drone Incidents
Drone Propeller Claims Life of Air Force Contractor: Investigation Reveals Lack of Communication
An Air Force civilian contractor, Stephanie Cosme, tragically lost her life on September 7, 2023, when she walked into the moving propeller of an MQ-9 drone at Gray Butte Airfield in California. The final accident investigation report by Air Force Materiel Command revealed that Cosme’s death was due to her losing situational awareness and supervisors…
United States
UNT’s New Drone Testing Facility Set to Revolutionize Transportation
The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility, made possible by generous donations from UNT alumnus Jim McNatt and the College of Engineering,…
DJI
DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro: Next-Gen Camera Stabilization Unveiled
New leaked photos and details have emerged about DJI’s upcoming RS 4 and RS 4 Pro camera gimbals, set to be officially announced at the “Focus on the Vision” event on April 9, 2024. These highly anticipated successors to the popular RS 3 series promise to deliver cutting-edge stabilization technology and enhanced features for professional…
DJI
DJI Avata 2: New Leaks Reveal Key Specs and Features Ahead of April 11th Release
With the impending release of DJI’s Avata 2 FPV drone on April 11th, a series of new leaks from Roland Quandt, Igor Bgdanov, and Jasper Ellens have provided a detailed look at the drone’s specifications and features. The leaks include photos and a comparison sheet highlighting the differences between the original Avata and its successor.…
Russia
Drones with Vision: Glimpse into Future of AI Drone Warfare
In a detailed breakdown of a captured Russian FPV (First Person View) drone, equipped with advanced machine vision technology, the Ukrainian
DJI
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops.
Switzerland
Swiss Researchers Develop Innovative ‘Cockroach Drone’ for Forest Canopy Exploration
Swiss researchers developed a new drone inspired by the body structure of cockroaches. This innovative drone is designed to navigate through
DJI
DJI Avata 2 Quick Start Guide Leaks
For a second we were getting worried that Jasper Ellens had lost his touch (or interest) in leaking DJI news, but at the last moment he comes out swinging and delivers us the DJI Avata 2 FPV drone quick start guide. Nice one! Let’s dive in! BREAKING: DJI UNVEILS AVATA 2 MAKING ADVANCED FPV FLYING…
Ukraine
Ukraine’s AI Drone Race: Navigating the Frontlines of Innovation
However, with the pressures of an ongoing war, concerns arise about the rapid deployment of AI in drones and its reliability in the coming months
Drone Light Show
City of SeaTac Replaces Fourth of July Fireworks with Drone Show at Angle Lake
Resident Complaint Prompts Review of Lake Access and Usage The City of SeaTac in Washington State has decided to replace its traditional Fourth of July fireworks show at Angle Lake with a drone show this year. The decision comes after a resident complained about restricted access to the lake during a separate event, which led…
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Low-Cost, Long-Range Drone Strike Shocks Russia
The drone, likely based on the Aeroprakt A-22, traveled over 800 miles from the Ukrainian border to hit the Alabuga Special Economic Zone...
White House
Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory 800 miles Away
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted drone facilities in Russia's Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border.
China
Drones Attack Myanmar’s Military-Ruled Capital
In a bold move, Myanmar’s opposition group, the National Unity Government (NUG), claimed responsibility for a rare mass drone attack on the military junta’s heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw. The attack targeted the airport, air force base, and army headquarters, marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing three-year civil war, reports the BBC.…
Australia
Underwater Drone Uncovers Century-Old Shipwreck in Western Australia
In a remarkable discovery, a small underwater drone named Hydrus has located the wreckage of a 100-year-old coal hulk off the coast of western Australia. The drone’s advanced capabilities allowed scientists to reportedly create a detailed 3D model of the 210-foot ship using photogrammetry. Hydrus underwater drone: A Game-Changer in Ocean Exploration Hydrus, developed by…
Ukraine
Ukraine Deploys Thermobaric Drones to Counter Russian Artillery Advantage
Ukraine's 28th Mechanized Brigade has reportedly employed thermobaric munitions on kamikaze drones to strike Russian-held positions.
Firefighters
Grand Forks Fire Department Expands Drone Program with Help from Northern Plains UAS Test Site
The Grand Forks Fire Department expands its drone program with the help of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. Chief Gary Lorenz aims to
Search & Rescue
Drone Quickly Locates Missing Cocker Spaniels in Inkberrow
A drone operator from Worcestershire in the United Kingdom, located two missing cocker spaniels within 15 minutes of deploying his drone
Ukraine
Tatarstan Official Warns Residents to Rely on Themselves Amid Drone Strikes
In the wake of recent drone strikes in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, an official has cautioned residents not to rely on air defenses for protection.
Israel
Morocco Becomes North Africa’s First Drone Manufacturer with Suicide Drone
Morocco has become the first country in North Africa to manufacture drones, with the recent successful field test of the SpyX suicide drone.
Airbus
Airbus’s High-Flying Drone Unit Eyes Potential IPO
A little-known Airbus subsidiary that develops solar-powered, high-altitude drones called Zephyrs could consider an initial public offering (IPO).
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