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DJI Ban Fact-Check: Industry Veteran Debunks Viral Myths Ahead of December 23 Deadline
Your DJI drone won’t stop flying on December 23. That’s the core message on the DJI Ban from Vic Moss, President of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, in a new fact-check video aimed at combating the fear and misinformation spreading through the drone community. With just 24 days until the critical NDAA deadline, Moss recorded…
DJI
DJI Neo 2 Makes the Neo 1 Drone Cry in 4K
Almost a year ago, I bought the DJI Neo. Back then, I imagined it would be the cheerful little budget drone that could introduce beginners to the joy of flying without scaring their wallets into therapy. And in many ways, the Neo 1 did deliver… within reason. Very reasonable reason. The kind of reason where…
Amazon
Amazon UK Drone Delivery Plans Cut in Half After Council Clips Its Wings
Amazon’s ambitious plans to launch Britain’s first commercial drone delivery service have hit major turbulence. The retail giant has been forced to slash its proposed flight frequency by more than half after Darlington Borough Council granted only temporary planning permission for its Prime Air facility. We’ve been tracking this story since Amazon announced Darlington as…
DJI
Black Friday Beginner Drone Blowout: Up To 30% Off DJI Flip, Mini 4K, Mini 3, Neo And Skyrover Sub-250g Camera Drones
Black Friday has delivered massive discounts on beginner-friendly camera drones, with DJI Flip, Mini 4K, Mini 3, Neo and Skyrover models seeing price cuts between 20-30% across the board. These sub-250 gram drones require no FAA registration for recreational pilots, making them the perfect holiday gift for aspiring aerial photographers. The timing couldn’t be better…
Counter-Drone
MatrixSpace Wins Army Award for Portable AI Counter UAS Tech
MatrixSpace has come out on top in the active sensor category of the US Army xTechCounter Strike competition, as SSB Crack reports. This win highlights the company’s push to build portable and smart counter UAS tools that soldiers can use in the field with ease. The focus of the win is the company’s Expeditionary AI…
Ukraine
Ukraine Signs Drone Production Deal With Norway As NATO Allies Race To Access Battle-Tested Tech
Ukraine and Norway will jointly manufacture combat drones starting in 2026, marking the latest NATO country to tap into Kyiv’s battlefield-proven drone expertise. We’ve been tracking this trend for months, and the pattern is now undeniable: the most bombed country in Europe is becoming the arsenal that arms its allies. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal…
Bell
New FPV Drone Sets 374 MPH Speed Record
Drone Pro Hub has pushed drone performance into a new league. Their latest custom FPV machine reached a verified top speed of 374 mph (603.47 km/h), roughly Mach 0.49. That breaks previous unofficial quadcopter speed records and sets a new milestone for FPV engineering. This build now claims the record formerly held by Peregreen 3,…
United Kingdom
UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents
More than 60 councils across the United Kingdom now have trained drone pilots on staff. An additional dozen authorities have contacted the Civil Aviation Authority for guidance as they explore their own drone programs. As reported by GB News, CAA records show that city, borough and district councils are all investing in unmanned aircraft. These…
Dubai
UAE’s ApusNeo18 HAPS Completes First Public Stratospheric Flight
Mira Aerospace has completed the first public test flight of its solar powered ApusNeo18 High Altitude Platform System during Dubai Airshow 2025 as they announced trough a Press Release on their website. The aircraft climbed into the stratosphere and proved it can fly for very long periods, send data in real time, and carry advanced…
Industry
Pilot Institute Black Friday Sale: Part 107, Mapping, and LiDAR Courses Up to 50% Off
Pilot Institute's Black Friday sale offers Part 107 for $111, LiDAR training for $104, and mapping courses for $188. Save up to 50% on drone certification courses.
Counter-Drone
Rafael’s HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms
High power microwave weapons are becoming a major focus in modern defense, as reported by Baong Heang. These systems use strong electromagnetic pulses to shut down drones in the air. They do not rely on direct hits. They simply overload the electronics. At the UVID Dronetech 2025 event in Tel Aviv, Rafael leaders said HPM…
Drones for Good
How SHARK Uses Drones To Fight Animal Cruelty
Those early drones were rough. Cameras shook. Batteries died fast. But SHARK kept improving as drones improved. German models helped first
Skydio
Cincinnati Police Skydio Drone Program Costs Revealed
Cincinnati police are moving toward a future where drones play a key role in daily operations, according to Cincinnati.com The department plans to operate a fleet of twenty two drones by 2033. This is a major shift in how the city approaches aerial support for emergencies and tactical situations. For many years the Cincinnati Police…
Search & Rescue
VITA EMS Drone: Futuristic Style Meets Real World Doubts
The conceptual VITA EMS drone by designer Hongyi Sun imagines a future where first responders get high tech backup that doesn’t add new dangers to an already chaotic scene. As reported by Trendhunter, this drone skips traditional spinning blades and instead uses a blade free propulsion system. That means no surprise haircuts, no shredded jackets,…
Technology
DJI’s Amflow E-Bike Brand Launches First-Ever US Sale: Up to $1,600 Off
While US lawmakers continue debating restrictions on DJI drones, the Chinese tech giant’s e-bike division, Amflow, is quietly building market share on two wheels. Amflow, DJI’s electric mountain bike brand powered by the Avinox drive system, just launched its first-ever US promotional pricing. The Black Friday sale runs November 28 through December 23, with discounts…
China
Chinese Businessman Takes 5% Stake in Sanctioned Russian Drone Maker, Then Russia Deletes the Evidence
A Chinese drone parts supplier has taken an ownership stake in one of Russia’s most important military drone manufacturers, according to a bombshell Financial Times investigation published today. The revelation marks the first documented case of direct Chinese equity investment in a sanctioned Russian defense company. Wang Dinghua, owner of Shenzhen-based drone parts company Minghuaxin,…
DJI
DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo Drops to $359 in Black Friday Drone Deal
The DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo has hit $359 on Amazon, marking a 20% discount from its regular $449 price tag. This Black Friday drone deal delivers three batteries, a charging hub, and 93 minutes of total flight time at the lowest price we have seen for the complete kit. The timing could not…
DJI
DJI Mini 3 Black Friday Deal: 20% Off The Social Media Drone
The DJI Mini 3 has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon’s Black Friday sale, with all three configurations now 20% off and in stock with free Prime delivery by Wednesday. With the December 23 FCC deadline now just 29 days away, this deal represents one of the last opportunities to grab a capable…
DJI
York County’s PD New Drone Plan Takes Off
The York County Sheriff’s Office is adding a new unmanned aircraft to its daily work, as Nebraska TV reports. Deputies say the drone will help them respond faster and stay safer during tough calls. It will assist in search and rescue, crash reconstruction, fugitive hunts, disaster scenes, and anything else where eyes in the sky…
Drone Light Show
Drones Replace Fireworks at Ladysmith Light Up
Ladysmith is kicking off Christmas with something bold. No fireworks this year. Instead, the town is unleashing more than 300 flying robots into the night sky. It is either the future of holiday magic or the start of a very festive robot uprising. As reported by Nanaimo News, more than 25,000 people are expected to…
Wildlife
DJI Drones Are Changing Elephant Research
The latest study from Save The Elephants teaches us something really interesting: elephants never forget, and now we know they can get used to drones too. A new study from Save the Elephants and the University of Oxford shows that drones can be a powerful tool for monitoring wild elephants without stressing them. Researchers followed…
Education
Kilmarnock Teens Claim the RTX Drone Crown
Imagine building a small drone at fourteen and then one day walking into your first job at the same company that once cheered for you during
Florida
Who Flies the New Florida School Defense Drones
Florida schools may soon get a new air force, as News 4 Jax reports. And no, it is not staffed by teachers with pilot licenses. A team of former Navy operators and top drone racers has built a drone system that can respond to an active shooter in about fifteen seconds. The company behind it,…
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