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Skyrover X1 Outshines DJI Mini 4 Pro in Canada Range Test
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, we’re conducting a signal strength and range test of the new Skyrover X1. Many of you have requested this, so we’ll focus primarily on the Skyrover X1 in this video. After…
Michigan’s Drone Boom: Amazon Bets Big on Pontiac for Ultra-Fast Prime Air Deliveries
Amazon’s Prime Air program advances toward widespread drone deliveries, targeting Pontiac, Michigan, as a key launch site in the fourth quarter of 2025. This move promises faster package arrivals for local residents, blending cutting-edge drone technology with everyday e-commerce. CBS…
GoPro Max 2 Prototype Leak: Ready to Battle DJI’s Osmo 360?
Lithuania’s Sky Fortress: Ukrainian Drone Detection Tech Lands in 2026
DroneXL readers, get ready for a story that’s equal parts high-tech and high-stakes. Lithuania is gearing up to deploy Sky Fortress, a Ukrainian-developed acoustic drone detection system, starting in 2026 to bolster its airspace defenses. According to Defense Mirror, this…
Syracuse Drone Program Ignites Fierce Debate on Privacy and Safety
Syracuse police’s autonomous drone rollout for every 911 call has ignited a firestorm, with 79% of locals voting no in fiery comments. Syracuse, New York’s proposed “Drone as First Responder” program has sparked unprecedented public opposition, with 67% of community…
Drone Pilots Beware: Proposed MA Rules Could Ground Your Flights Near Key Sites
If you’re a drone pro relying on Chinese tech, listen up—new MA proposals could ban sales and restrict ops, igniting debates on safety vs. innovation. Massachusetts legislators are advancing multiple bills to impose stricter regulations on drones, citing vulnerabilities in…
North Dakota’s Bold $300,000 Bet on AI Drones to Crush Invasive Weeds Before They Strike
Imagine drones as your farm’s secret weapon against weeds that spread like wildfire. That’s North Dakota’s exciting new reality, with a fresh $300,000 grant powering AI detection across key counties to protect vital crops from disaster. North Dakota has launched…
Anchorage Police Unleash Drones to Curb Violent Encounters
Drones are taking flight over Anchorage, and they’re not just for hobbyists anymore—police are using them to defuse deadly standoffs. The Anchorage Police Department is scaling up its drone program, extending their use from specialized units to general patrol officers,…
Shocking Ties: How Trump Jr.’s Drone Investments Could Cash In on Massive U.S. Military Boost
Imagine your hobby drone parts suddenly backed by billions—thanks to Trump family ties. Donald Trump Jr. has boarded Unusual Machines, eyeing gains from his dad’s $1.4B drone push, but is it fair play? Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory…
Insta360’s Antigravity Drone Shocks DJI with 360-Degree Revolution
Pentagon’s $50M AI Drone Surge Thwarts Russia’s UAV Threat in Ukraine
Drones that think for themselves? The Pentagon’s $50M deal with Auterion is supercharging Ukraine’s skies with 33,000 AI-powered strike kits by year-end. The Pentagon has partnered with US-German software developer Auterion to deliver 33,000 AI-powered Skynode S modules to Ukraine,…
Affordable 90mm Lens for DJI Inspire 3: Insane Parallax and Safety – Don’t Miss This Steal!
Imagine getting helicopter-like parallax on your DJI drone without the hassle—enter the awesome Viltrox 90mm, but here’s what you need to know before buying. The Viltrox 90mm for DJI DL, aka the DJI Inspire 3 and Ronin 4D, is out…
Chinese Drones Haul 180 Tonnes Up a Mountain: A Solar-Powered Drone Triumph
DroneXL readers, hold onto your controllers—this one’s a game-changer. In China’s rugged Yunnan province, a swarm of heavy-lift drones just pulled off a jaw-dropping feat, carrying 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up a mountain to build solar power towers.…
Drones Drop Mosquitoes to Save Hawaii’s Birds: A Conservation Game-Changer
DroneXL readers, get ready for a story that’s wilder than a DJI Mavic chasing a Hawaiian sunset. In Hawaii, drones are dropping mosquitoes from the skies—not to ruin your picnic, but to save endangered birds.A CNN report details how conservationists…
DJI Adds Password Security to RC 2 and Pro 2—Essential Firmware Update for Drone Pilots!
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, a couple of days ago, DJI released a firmware update for both the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI RC 2. This new firmware update is pretty small, but it…
SkyRover X1 Exposed: DJI’s Shocking Disguise to Beat US Bans?
Brace yourselves, pilots: The SkyRover X1 mini drone just dropped, looking suspiciously DJI-familiar. Your top queries, answered with zero fluff. Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, this is going to be a question-and-answer style video for the…
Drones Drop Ping-Pong Bombs to Battle California’s Raging Green Wildfire
What if a simple ping-pong ball could stop a monster wildfire? That’s the dramatic reality unfolding northeast of Redding right now. In an innovative approach to battling the Green Fire northeast of Redding, California, U.S. Forest Service firefighters deploy drones…
DEXA Secures Nationwide BVLOS, DroneDeploy’s Progress Al, Drone Pilot Finds Missing Girl
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let…
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