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Ukraine crowdfunds $10M in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones
In response to Russian rocket attacks on Ukrainian cities on Monday, a crowdfunding campaign raised almost $10 million in 24 hours to buy kamikaze drones for the Ukrainian military. The funds will be used to purchase 50 Ram II drones,…
The first test flight with a manned air taxi over Rome Airport is a fact
Last week, Volocopter successfully completed a manned test flight with the VoloCity air taxi over Rome’s international airport. The plan is to create a regular connection between the airport and the city center of Rome by the end of 2024.…
Drug-smuggling drone pilot gets 17 months prison time
A 32-year-old drug-smuggling drone pilot from Leeuwarden, in the Netherlands, has been jailed for seventeen months for attempting to smuggle a package with drugs and a telephone into the penitentiary institution (PI) Leeuwarden using a drone. The smuggling attempt with…
Dedrone launches handheld drone-mitigation system, the DedroneDefender
The counter-drone company, Dedrone, announced today that it has launched its next-generation portable drone-mitigation device called the DedroneDefender. The DedroneDefender takes a new approach to UAS-mitigation technology by offering a sleek, connected gun for targeted precision radio frequency (RF) jamming.…
DJI Airworks started today with drone industry speakers and live demos
For two years, we have not had an in-person DJI Enterprise event, but this year it’s back. DJI Airworks started today with a three-day event aimed at commercial and enterprise drones and drone solutions. DJI shows drone-in-a-box at DJI Airworks…
DJI RC will be compatible with the DJI AIR 2S later this month
This morning, we learned that the DJI RC remote controller will become compatible with the very popular DJI Air 2S later this month. This information was provided by @dealsdrone, who claimed that DJI Customer Support had verified it. Although DJI…
DJI Mavic 3 Classic might cost less than $1,400 when it’s released on October 27th
The DJI Mavic 3 Classic is anticipated to go on sale on October 27th for around $1,400, possibly even less. Earlier today, we shared these photos from DealsDrone showing the new DJI drone. Additionally, the DJI Mavic 3 Classic was…
DJI Mavic 3 Classic shows up in FCC filings and leaked photos
This weekend, the DJI Mavic 3 Classic showed up in the FCC filings and in leaked photos that were shared online by DealsDrone (keep ’em coming!). Right before we enter the holiday shopping season, the DJI Mavic 3 Classic appears…
DJI blacklisted and labeled a Chinese military company by the Department of Defense
DJI blacklisted by the Department of Defense (DoD) as the drone maker is now considered a Chinese military company. “Today, the Department of Defense released the names of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in the United States in…
Drone video captures orcas killing and feasting on great white sharks
According to scientists, the orcas’ behavior captured in a drone video in South Africa was never before seen in such detail. Scientists have released results indicating that orcas hunt great white sharks after the marine animal was seen on video…
DJI Mini drone plays an outsized role in an awe-inspiring $150k ATM heist in France
A DJI Mini drone helped thieves to steal 150,000 euros ($147,000) from an ATM in the French city of Reims without using explosives. The criminals managed to do this by flying a DJI Mini drone into a technical room via…
Longest drone flight in Europe started in the Netherlands
A drone took off in the Frisian Oranjewoud in the Netherlands on Wednesday that aims to make the longest civilian drone flight so far in Europe. The goal is for the drone to fly to Copenhagen within four days. The…
Perspective, a short drone film about Western America
Some drone videos are quite timeless, especially those featuring images of beautiful landscapes. Take the short drone film Perspective, made by Jay Worsley of Phoenix. He made this video in 2016. But thanks to the cinematic film style, the mysterious…
European liability directive should protect against drones with AI
The European Commission has introduced a legal directive to protect citizens and businesses against artificial intelligence (AI)-based products, such as advanced drones with AI. Based on the AI Liability Directive, it should become possible to sue manufacturers as soon as…
Wing delivery drone crash causes power loss for thousands of Australians
A residential area of 2,000 households in a suburb of the Australian city of Logan was without power for hours on Thursday after a Wing delivery drone accidentally landed on a power line and caught fire. The drone of Google’s…
Suspicious drones seen near Norwegian offshore oil platforms
Norwegian police have launched an investigation into several sightings of suspicious drones near oil and gas platforms on the Norwegian continental shelf. Drones have been sighted near the platforms six times in recent weeks. TotalEnergies has also reported drones on…
Dutch drone maker launches fixed-wing DeltaQuad Evo drone with 4.5 hours flight time
The Dutch drone manufacturer Vertical Technologies has launched a new model eVTOL drone that allows a maximum flight time of 4.5 hours. The DeltaQuad Evo is based on a fixed-wing design and can take off and land vertically. The drone…
Dutch police block smuggling attempt using a DJI Phantom 4 drone
Last Sunday night, the police arrested two men who were about to smuggle drugs into the Dordrecht penitentiary in the Netherlands using a DJI Phantom 4 drone and a telephone. This is reported by the Dordrecht Police on Facebook. Employees…
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