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AI Drones Snag Ghost Nets on Australia’s Remote Shores
Yo, drone lovers, get ready for a story that’ll make your DJI heart race! Out in Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria, AI-powered drones are swooping over beaches to hunt down “ghost nets”—those abandoned fishing nets that choke marine life. This high-tech…
Skydio Drones Catch a Moped Thief Red-Handed in NYC
Buckle up, drone lovers—NYC’s skies are getting wild! The NYPD’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program just notched another win, with a Skydio drone pilot nabbing a moped thief in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights. This ain’t just about cool tech; it’s…
Drones Prove Vital in Locating Missing American Hiker’s Body in Pyrenees
Rescuers in Spain have located the body of Cole Henderson, a 27-year-old American hiker missing since early July, with drones playing a central role in scanning the rugged terrain of Monte Perdido. This discovery underscores the growing importance of unmanned…
Drones Buzz Utah Skies to Zap Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
Listen up, drone lovers! While we’re out capturing epic sunset shots with our DJI Mavics, Utah’s got drones fighting a different kind of battle—one against those bloodsucking pests we all hate: mosquitoes. In Salt Lake City, the Mosquito Abatement District…
Police Drones Nab Airbnb Burglars in Portland Sting
Drones aren’t just for epic aerial shots anymore, fellas. In Southeast Portland, the cops are using these high-flying gadgets to bust criminals, and they just proved it by catching two burglars in the act at an Airbnb. This isn’t your…
Army Launches “Drone Amazon” for Soldiers: Civvy Tech Hits Front Lines!
Attention, drone pilots! Ever waited weeks for that shiny new gimbal or battery? Now imagine if Uncle Sam needed your Mavic for an army mission tomorrow… but had to slog through 18 months of paperwork just to buy it. Yikes!…
DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X5 Comparison
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, in today’s video, we’re going to be comparing the new DJI Osmo 360 against the Insta360 X5. Now, this is not going to be an overly technical video. I don’t want…
Hasselblad X2D II Set for August 26 Launch with DJI LiDAR Autofocus Boost
Rumors point to Hasselblad unveiling its X2D II medium-format camera on August 26, 2025, featuring integrated LiDAR technology borrowed from DJI’s Ronin RS4 Pro gimbal to tackle longstanding autofocus challenges in the segment. This development promises faster, more reliable focusing,…
Draganfly Border Drones Fly 7 Hours, Lift 200 Lbs, & Scan Heartbeats for Southern Arizona Sheriff’s Office
Hello fellow drone pilots! Raise your hand if you’ve ever cursed that blinking battery icon just as the perfect light hits. Now, imagine your drone not just sipping juice, but guzzling gas like a lawnmower, flying longer than your average…
Military Clears Lifesaving Parachute Tech for Heavy Drones (Finally!)
Hey fellow drone pilots! Ever had that heart-stopping moment when your bird decides gravity is suddenly more appealing than flying? Maybe a motor glitched, a prop decided to take early retirement, or – let’s be honest – you pushed it…
ANALOG in 2025? iFlight Skyviz FPV Goggles: NOT What I Expected!
So recently, iFlight came out with the SkyViz goggles. Analog goggles for FPV pilots, and in 2025, coming out with analog goggles seems interesting. When they asked me whether I wanted to review them, I had to say yes. Because…
Boya Magic – Transforming Wireless Mic
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So in today’s video, I have the Boya Magic microphone system for you. I know I’ve done quite a few microphones over the last couple of weeks, but this one is actually…
Fixing the DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Biggest Flaw
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro has a problem. Fortunately, I found a solution. But first, check out these two frames here. What do you notice that’s different about these two frames? What if I showed you these two frames? What…
Woodward High School’s New Drone Program: Soaring to New Heights with UAS Training
Buckle up, drone enthusiasts! Woodward High School in Oklahoma is launching a game-changing aviation program that’s got our rotors spinning with excitement. Starting this school year, students can dive into a four-year aviation curriculum, choosing between a pilot pathway or…
Myanmar’s Deadly Drones Get European Boost – Anti-Jamming Scandal Sparks Sanctions Fury
Imagine the chaos if hobby drones turned deadly: That’s Myanmar’s reality, where European modules protect junta UAVs from interference – dive into the findings that have experts demanding action now. Myanmar’s military junta has integrated advanced European-made anti-jamming technology into…
North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes
Hold onto your stethoscopes, DroneXL readers, because North Dakota just pulled off a game-changing drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles (128 km) from Williston to Watford City in…
Dublin 15’s Drone Debate: Manna’s Deliveries Spark Mix of Cheers and Jeers
UPDATE: This article has been updated with new info on 07/10/2025 The skies over Dublin 15 are alive with drone deliveries—and a lively community debate! Manna Drones’ fast-food service, partnered with Deliveroo, has locals split: some love the quick drops…
Ann Arbor’s Drone Policy Takes Flight: Balancing Innovation and Privacy
Buckle up, DroneXL readers, because Ann Arbor is about to set the skies straight with a new municipal drone policy! The City Council is poised to greenlight rules for how city officials can use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), ensuring drones…
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