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“Drone Force Philly”: Mayor Parker’s Plan to Boost Public Safety with Police Drones
Philadelphia Mayor Parker allocated $2.7 million towards police drone tech to improve public safety in the city, dubbed "Drone Force Philly"
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DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro Features and Prices Leaked
Another surprise leaker from Igor Bogdanov this morning revealing key features and prices of the DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbal stabilizers. Let’s dive in! BREAKING: DJI AVATA 2 QUICK START GUIDE LEAKS DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer, is gearing up for an exciting event on Tuesday, April 9th, at 9 am…
Ukraine
Norway Establishes Arctic Drone Base to Bolster Maritime Surveillance
In a move to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, Norway has announced the establishment of a new long-range drone base at Andøya, located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, reports The Barents Observer. The base will house advanced drones aimed at strengthening Norway’s ability to monitor its maritime interests in the Barents Sea. Enhancing…
Police
Draper Couple Warns Community About Suspicious Drone Encounter
Invasion of Privacy Raises Concerns A Draper couple, Drew and Lorene Joosten, are alerting their neighbors after a disturbing incident involving a drone outside their home. The drone, with its green lights pointed towards their windows, hovered for about two minutes before moving on to neighboring houses, leaving the Joostens unsettled and suspicious of the…
Police
Duluth Police Use Drone to Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl
Quick Action and Drone Technology Lead to Safe Recovery A 12-year-old girl who threatened to run away from the Stowe Elementary School area in Duluth, Minnesota, was quickly located by police using a drone on Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department (DPD) received a report of the missing child near the 500 block of W Stowe…
Ukraine
Ukraine Seeks Developers for Drone Interceptor Project
Ukraine's Drone Interceptor project, spearheaded by Mykhailo Fedorov, aims to provide a solution for shooting down enemy drones without...
DJI
Crashing DJI’s New Enterprise Drone – Matrice 3D and Dock 2 First Impressions
I spent day with the Matrice 3D and DJI Dock 2 and I have thoughts. My purpose was to help AVSS put together a video for their parachute system
DJI
DJI Teaser for DJI RS 4 Gimbal Launch on April 9th?
DJI announced an event on April 9th at 9 am EDT, suggesting the unveiling of the highly anticipated DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbal stabilizers.
DJI
DJI Avata 2 Leaks Reveal Exciting Specs, Prices and Features
New leaks from OsitaLV and Igor Bogdanov has provided a wealth of information about the highly anticipated DJI Avata 2 drone.
Amazon
FREE DJI Mavic 3 as Amazon issues FULL Refund!
When you think the Amazon Saga of the $799 DJI Mavic 3 Pro Promo can't get crazier a DroneXL reader received a FULL refund! Free drone!
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Review: A Filmmaker’s Perspective
In this long-term review, filmmaker Philip Bloom shares his experience with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a highly anticipated camera released in 2023.
DJI
Specta Air Drone: A Compelling Alternative to DJI’s Air 3
Jack from Half Chrome takes an in-depth look at the Specta Air drone, a compelling alternative to DJI's popular Air 3 model. With nearly identical
DJI
DJI Needs to Copy Apple Vision Pro for FPV Drone Flying
I wanted to directly compare Apple Vision Pro, this super expensive VR headset, to what DJI makes to fly their drones to kind of see what technology
DJI
The 5 MUST-HAVE Drone Shots You NEED
There are five types of shots that you really need to capture with a drone. The first kind of shot I always capture with a drone is establishing shots.
DJI
DJI Teases Upcoming April 11th Drone Launch, Likely DJI Avata 2
DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, sent out an announcement hinting at release of a new drone on April 11th at 9 a.m. EST. DJI Avata 2?
United Kingdom
UK’s Watchkeeper Drones Deemed a “Disaster” Compared to Israel’s Hermes 450
The UK’s fleet of Watchkeeper drones, based on Israel’s successful Hermes 450, has been deemed an “unmitigated disaster” by critics due to extensive modifications, crashes, and inability to operate in poor weather conditions. Despite costing £1.4 billion for 54 drones, none are currently on operational deployments, reports The Times Hermes 450: The “Best Drone in…
China
China’s Low-Altitude Economy Soars with Minimal Government Interference
China has given the go-ahead for increased activity by drones and other aerial vehicles, triggering enthusiasm for the vast potential offered by the technology seen as crucial for boosting the country’s rapidly growing “low-altitude economy”. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has promised to improve support services and refine the airworthiness certification system to…
DJI
HoverAir X1 Definitive Review: Tool, Toy, or Trash?
There are many influencer and sponsored reviews of HoverAir X1 drone. This is not one of them. I'm telling you what's awesome about this drone
Police
Robotic Police Dog Shot, Credited with Preventing Bloodshed
In Massachusetts, a robotic police dog named Roscoe played a crucial role in apprehending an armed suspect while potentially saving human lives.
DJI
Randall Warnas: The Man Behind Anzu Robotics?
Randall Warnass' announcement, which features a distinct green stripe, sparked speculation about his potential role in Anzu Robotics.
India
Drogo Drones Empowers Rural Women through Namo Drone Didi Initiative
Drone Innovator Delivers Advanced Drones and Training to Women in India In a remarkable display of commitment to empowering rural communities, Drogo Drones, continues to make strides through its involvement in the Namo Drone Didi initiative. On Monday, the company reportedly showcased its dedication by delivering advanced drones to Namo Drone Didis and participated in…
DJI
Summit Police Department Launches Drone Program to Enhance Public Safety
The Summit Police Department in New Jersey has announced the launch of a new drone program aimed at bolstering its law enforcement and public safety operations, reports Union News Daily. The department has acquired a DJI Matrice 30 drone equipped with a high-resolution camera and thermal imaging capabilities, which will be utilized in various scenarios,…
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FBI Establishes “No Drone Zone” in Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Following the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the FBI has announced the establishment of a “no drone zone” in and around the affected area of the city’s Port. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship struck one of its support pillars, sending the steel truss into…
Police
Drone Photographer’s Beach Outing Turns into Life-Saving Rescue Mission
Quick Thinking and Drone Skills Help Locate Capsized Kayaker In a remarkable turn of events, a drone photographer’s casual beach outing with his dogs transformed into a life-saving rescue mission. Mike Busch, the photographer behind Great South Bay Images, initially set out to capture some seals with his drone at Moriches Inlet. However, his plans…
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