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DJI Mavic 4 Pro’s Dual Gain ISO Fusion: Make Art Now Reveals 17.7 Stops in D-Log M
Make. Art. Now. has uncovered a hidden feature in the DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Dual Gain ISO Fusion, achieving 17.7 stops of dynamic range in D-Log M. This unadvertised technology, found through extensive testing, blends two sensor readouts for superior…
U.S. Army’s Laser Weapons Light Up Oklahoma: The Future of Drone Defense?
Drones are everywhere, and not all of them are friendly. Some are threats, and the U.S. Army’s got a new way to zap them out of the sky. At Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the Army recently tested its high-energy laser weapons,…
Drones to the Rescue: How a DJI Mavic 3 Saved a Lost Teen in a Massachusetts Swamp
Picture this: a 19-year-old guy, out for a stroll, ends up lost in a swampy, muddy mess for seven hours. No cellphone, no GPS, just him and the mosquitoes in a Massachusetts wetland that Officer Brennan Cardoza described as “muddy,…
Night Owl Drones Save Peanuts with Sneaky Night Moves
Drones That Work the Graveyard Shift. Ever wonder what goes bump in the night on a peanut farm? Spoiler: it’s probably feral hogs throwing an all-night rager. But fear not, peanut lovers—Kennesaw State University’s Night Owl project is here to…
EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat
The European Union is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian military threat, urging member states to prepare for large-scale drone production to bolster defenses. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for millions of drones to match Russia’s…
Vietnam’s Rice Fields Are getting Smarts Spraying with Drones
Vietnam’s rice paddies are getting a high-tech makeover, and I’m here for it! As a UAV pilot who’s dodged palm trees and chased epic shots, I’m stoked about how drones are revolutionizing farming in Vietnam. According to a recent Nhan…
Drones Revolutionize Kīlauea’s Eruption Monitoring
Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption at Hawaii’s summit is a powerful reminder of nature’s force, and drones are proving indispensable in studying it. On June 26, 2025, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) deployed uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) over Halema‘uma‘u crater to…
Indian Drone Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures $100M to Boost Military UAV Production
Indian drone manufacturer Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round to advance its research and production of military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), driven by surging demand for drones in battlefield operations and border surveillance. Led…
Russia Boosts Drone Production by 16.9% in May, Responding to Putin’s Call
In May 2025, Russia’s drone production surged by 16.9% compared to April, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s directive to ramp up output for military operations in Ukraine, according to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting,…
Parrot’s Big Releases, DJI Updates & Leaks, Louisiana Targets Threatening Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories this week: Parrot releases the Anafi UKR and the Chuck 3, DJI leaks and updates, and a Louisiana law allowing law enforcement to shoot down drones. Let’s dive in.…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Air 3S Drone: A Head-to-Head Comparison
You might assume the DJI Mavic 4 Pro outperforms the Air 3S drone in every way, but surprisingly, the Air 3S surpasses the Mavic 4 Pro in a few key areas, including aspects of image quality. After testing these drones…
House Republicans Demand Action on 350 Drone Incursions Over U.S. Military Bases in 2024
In 2024, U.S. military bases faced over 350 unauthorized drone incursions, prompting House Republicans to demand urgent answers from federal agencies. The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs sent letters to the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice…
Drones Take Flight: Revolutionizing Animal Counting with Sky-High Tech!
Hey there, drone fans! Buckle up, because we’re diving into something I’m absolutely obsessed with: using drones to count and detect animals in the wild. This isn’t just cool tech—it’s a game-changer for farmers, ranchers, and conservationists. Imagine soaring over…
Trump’s 2026 Budget Boosts Drone Funding, Slashes F-35s in $893B Defense Plan
President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 defense budget, unveiled today, prioritizes drones and high-tech missiles while cutting F-35 jet purchases and Navy jobs, signaling a shift toward agile, cost-effective warfare. The $892.6 billion proposal, detailed by Reuters, emphasizes deterrence in the…
NFA’s Mjölnir Engine Redefines Hypersonic Drone Propulsion with Clean, 3D-Printed Power
A Washington-based startup, New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), has successfully tested its Mjölnir rocket engine, a compact, 3D-printed powerhouse that could transform hypersonic drones and space vehicles. Using liquid natural gas (LNG) for cleaner combustion, this engine marks a leap in…
LAPD Expands Drone Use for Routine Emergency Calls in Pilot Program
On June 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new policy allowing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy drones for routine emergency calls, marking a significant shift from their prior use in only high-risk scenarios like…
Chinese Drone Component Prices Surge, Impacting U.S. Market
Chinese regulations introduced in September 2024 have driven a sharp increase in drone component prices, reshaping the U.S. commercial drone market. According to Nikkei Asia, export permits for dual-use goods have caused a supply crunch, with infrared device prices tripling,…
FAA Tests Drone Detection Tech in New Mexico to Enhance Airspace Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is advancing drone integration by testing cutting-edge detection technologies near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27, 2025. This initiative, the third in a series of off-airport evaluations, aims to ensure these systems can identify…
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