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Drones, Delta, and Elon Musk’s Starlink help Ukraine military fight off Russian army
The advanced satellite system, Starlink keeps the Ukrainian military connected and allows its drones to target Russian troops, tanks, and supply
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DJI Mavic 3 is perfect spy drone to keep eye on Russian troops in Ukraine
It turns out that the DJI Mavic 3 is the perfect spy drone with its powerful but jerky 28x hybrid zoom feature to keep an eye on Russian troop movements in Ukraine. Take a look at the video below that was posted on Twitter today. The aerial footage shows three reportedly Russian armored vehicles and…
DJI
New firmware to fix DJI Mavic 3 GPS problem released by drone maker
Two weeks after we announced that DJI was working to fix the DJI Mavic 3 GPS problem, we're glad to announce that the firmware update is here.
DJI
We don’t TRUST the FAA’s drone numbers at all!
Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the latest drone numbers. The numbers caused a lengthy discussion on Facebook.
DJI
Ukrainian drone unit Aerorozvidka eager to strike at night “when Russians sleep”
By attacking Russian troops while they sleep, the Ukrainian drone unit Aerorozvidka has destroyed dozens of “priority targets.” The drone unit started out as a group of Ukrainian civil defenders that used crowd-funding to get Aerorozvidka off the ground in 2014. The unit was very successful against the Russian invaders in Crimea at the time.…
DJI
DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more…
Last week, DJI Enterprise held an in-person event in Elizabeth, NJ to allow the media to get a preview of the DJI Matrice 30 or M30 and a range of
Ukraine
Recon drone locates Russian BUK system, Ukrainian artillery destroys it instantly
A recon drone locates a Russian BUK missile system, passes the coordinates on to the Ukrainian artillery which destroys it soon after.
Ukraine
A 6-year-old boy donates his drone to Ukrainian Army as “they need it more.”
A 6-year-old boy donates his drone to the Ukrainian Army, as "they need it more." He had gotten the quadcopter as a birthday present from his father.
DJI
Watch a modified DJI drone drop a grenade on a car in Ukraine with startling accuracy
In Ukraine, a local UAS company used a modified DJI drone, reportedly a DJI Phantom 4, to drop a grenade on a vehicle. On Twitter, the following short video was shared by Calibre Obscura that shows a grenade being dropped on a car from about 400 feet in altitude. “A local UA company developing a…
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drone to be launched soon?
heck out this drawing that was shared on Twitter. The illustration shows the top shell of a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise. Well, at least that's the rumor.
White House
100 Switchblade drones aka killer drones to be sent to Ukraine
President Biden announced on Wednesday that the United States will send 100 Switchblade drones, also known as killer drones to Ukraine. The 100 Switchblade drones from AeroVironment are part of a much bigger $800 million military aid package that also includes 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 100 grenade launchers, 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition,…
Ukraine
Drone records Russian tank blown up in Mariupol
A drone captures a Russian tank being blown up by Ukrainian defense forces in Mariupol. One soldier of the armored military vehicle tries to escape in vain. The Ukrainian military just released this video on Youtube that shows a Russian tank being blown to pieces. A Russian tank operator, recognizable by the white band on…
DJI
Two versions of DJI Mavic 3 telephoto lens offer nearly same resolution
Photo shows two versions of DJI Mavic 3 telephoto lens. When looking closely at the telephoto lens of the drone, it becomes clear that one of...
DJI
DJI Enterprise will hold a new product launch event on Monday!
This coming Monday, March 21st, at 9 am EDT, DJI Enterprise will reveal a new product ‘For Everyday Heroes.’ The announcement was made on the DJI Enterprise Twitter account and is accompanied by a mysterious photo. Let’s take a closer look at the photo that can be seen in its full glory here and see…
Russia
Drones document war crimes and expose positions and actions of Russian army in Mariupol
Drones document war crimes in Mariupol and play an important role in showing what happened. They also show the positions of the Russian
Ukraine
Powerful drone footage shows damage to residential building in Kyiv
7 News Australia’s Chief News Reporter, Chris Reason uses powerful drone footage to show the extensive damage to a residential building after a Russian attack. This is next-level news reporting from Ukraine!
DJI
Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister urges DJI CEO Frank Wang to block DJI drones used by Russians immediately
Today, the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedoroy sent an open letter to DJI's Frank Wang, urging the CEO to block the DJI drones
DJI
Video shows risk of flying a DJI drone in Ukraine right now
Earlier today, Ukrainian DJI reseller Taras Troiak posted this video on Facebook as a warning to all people who are flying a DJI drone in Ukraine.
DJI
DJI Mavic 3 surveillance drone, powerful telelens captures killing of a civilian by Russian forces
Footage of a DJI Mavic 3 surveillance drone shows the killing of a civilian by Russian forces a few miles west of Kyiv. Viewer discretion advised. The drone footage adds to the mounting suspicion and potential evidence of war crimes being committed by the Russian army. The footage from the DJI Mavic 3 surveillance drone…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 body seen in leaked video. New DJI mini drone expected soon.
This morning, we also got to see the body or framework of what is rumored to be the new DJI Mini 3 drone from the Chinese drone maker.
DJI
Leaked photos show new foldable DJI Matrice drone. M30 or M400 RTK?
Earlier this morning, these photos were leaked online showing what appears to be a new foldable DJI Matrice drone. Possibly called the M30 or M400 RTK. The new leaked photos were widely spread on social media. Photos of a foldable DJI Matrice drone The series of photos shows what seems to be a foldable DJI…
DJI
How DJI Aeroscope works and how it detects your DJI drone.
How does DJI Aeroscope work and how does it detect you and your DJI drone? If you have wondered about this then you should probably watch the video below in which Greg Reverdiau from the Pilot Institute talks to Brandon from Arial Armor about DJI’s drone detection system. In the video below, Greg and Brandon…
DJI
DJI Rumors: possible specs of a foldable DJI Inspire 3
Just now, OsitaLV shared the following DJI Rumor, the possible specs of a foldable DJI Inspire 3 drone. It can be hard to tell sometimes whether OsitaLV is sharing his wishlist of a new DJI product or actually leaking the correct specs. Over the years we have come to know OsitaLV as a consistent leaker…
DJI
New DJI patent shows DJI remote controller with foldable sticks
In a tweet today, OsitaLV shared drawings of a new DJI patent showing a DJI remote controller with foldable sticks. The DJI patent drawings show two different options. One has the sticks folding away downwards into the remote controller. The other option is to push the sticks inwards into the device. Control sticks on a…
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