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Switzerland’s government-backed Taskforce Drones is preparing its next round of UAS technical trials for autumn 2026, building on a December 2025 campaign that pushed attack drones and counter-drone systems through some of the most challenging terrain in Europe, as JANES reports. The program is overseen by the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport…
The DJI Mini 4K bundle just dropped to $269 on Amazon, down from $389, and it comes with two batteries, a remote controller, a shoulder bag
Anduril Industries accelerates FURY combat drone production at its new $1B Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio, hitting milestones four months ahead of schedule. Learn how commercial tech is reshaping the U.S. Air Force's CCA program.
Ukraine is scaling production of 3D-printed interceptor drones like the P1-SUN and STING to 2,000 units per day. As Gulf states eye these $1,000 systems to counter Iranian-designed threats, we analyze the five key models and the looming challenge of jet-powered Shahed-238 drones.
Ukraine's 66th Mechanized Brigade has shifted its drone targeting from Russian infantry to high-value "systems": drone operators, logistics, and shelters. Discover how this tactical evolution is reclaiming ground on the Lyman axis.
The South Bend Police Department launches a one-year Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot with Flock Safety. Discover how eight RTCC operators are using thermal drones to slash response times in Indiana.
Ukraine officially deploys military drone interception units to five Middle Eastern countries. Following a tour by Rustem Umerov, Kyiv secures long-term security deals to protect critical infrastructure using combat-proven drone technology.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have tripled the drone "kill zone" to 93 miles. Discover how the new Deep Strike Command Centre is using Nemesis heavy bombers and AI-enabled FPVs to dismantle Russian air defenses and paralyze front-line logistics.
As Seneca deploys autonomous firefighting drones to Aspen, Colorado, the industry watches to see if 100-pound suppressant payloads can stop wildfires before human crews arrive. A look at the tech, the $60M backing, and the hard reality of wind constraints in aerial firefighting.
Luke Bell's Solar Drone V2 crashed after 2.5 minutes, but the flight logs revealed a breakthrough. Discover how a diode-isolated buffer battery might solve the voltage collapse problem for solar-powered multirotors.
As the FCC updates its Covered List, public safety agencies face a $2B reckoning. Learn why building a drone program that survives Washington is the new priority.
Ukrainian FPV drone operators from the 59th Brigade successfully intercepted and destroyed a $16M Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter near Pokrovsk. See the video and technical analysis of this high-value asymmetric strike.
Maximize your DJI Mini 5 Pro with 10 hidden features and pro settings. Learn how to tune Gain and Expo for cinematic shots, use Vision Assist for winter flying, and the one safety setting that prevents crashes in tight spaces.
GoPro’s upcoming GP3 chip promises 5nm architecture and 2x pixel processing. Discover how this new hardware could power a Q2 release of action, 360, and cinema-grade cameras.
ShadowBreak Intl's Flying Sword drone destroys targets at 450 km/h through kinetic impact alone. No warhead. Fiber-optic guidance. Defense-only access.
Swarmer (SWMR) shares surged 950% following its IPO, driven by its AI software's 100,000+ combat missions in Ukraine. Explore the financials, the Erik Prince connection, and the future of autonomous drone swarms.
Ukraine's negotiators bring a stalled $35–50B drone production deal to US talks Saturday. Trump says Washington doesn't need Kyiv's help. His military already proved otherwise.
A leaked military briefing reveals waves of 12–15 custom-built drones probed Barksdale Air Force Base for a week, jamming-resistant and deliberately evasion-aware.
AeroVironment just announced on a press release that has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million, adding a certified aerospace prototyping and manufacturing operation to a company that has spent the last twelve months aggressively reshaping itself into something much larger than a drone maker. The deal closed March 16…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA is escalating enforcement on the controversial DHS TFR, that same TFR is getting its first federal court challenge, and the Forest Service is updating their filming rules. Let’s get to it. FAA Gives Serious Teeth to the Controversial…
DJI has revoked a pilot's agricultural UAV certificate after an Agras drone was used to lift a person 10 meters in the air. Learn about the safety regulations and DJI's strict new enforcement.
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The FCC exempts four non-Chinese drone models from the 2025 import ban following Pentagon security reviews. As DJI battles the "Covered List" in the 9th Circuit, we explore the narrow pathway for exemptions and the growing gap for Chinese manufacturers like Autel.
America lost 11 MQ-9 Reapers worth $330M over Iran while Replicator underdelivered. China builds 4M drones a year. The numbers don't lie.
Tom Palmaers is a Belgian FPV pilot, firefighter, and tactical drone instructor at BSSHOLLAND who has built a quiet but serious reputation in the global FPV community for doing something most pilots don’t bother with: actually understanding what’s happening inside the hardware before he flies it. His LinkedIn is essentially a running technical journal of…
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