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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone plunged into the Yellow Sea off South Korea’s west coast Monday morning, triggering recovery operations in waters where China, North Korea, and South Korea all have strategic interests, according to the New York Times. The crash comes just two months after the Pentagon permanently deployed Reapers to the…
A Russian drone flew deeper into NATO airspace than ever before on Tuesday, traveling more than 100 km (62 miles) into Romania before crashing without being shot down. Romanian and German fighter jets scrambled to intercept, but pilots held fire over fears of collateral damage on the ground. Now, a top U.S. general says new…
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my beginner’s guide for the brand new DJI Osmo Action 6. When new hardware like this gets released, I like to create guides to help those who are brand new get familiarized with both the hardware and basic functionality. We’re going to keep this beginner’s…
The Pennsylvania National Guard is pushing deeper into drone training as unmanned aircraft become essential on today’s battlefields, according to the official U.S. Army website. Inside a small hangar at Fort Indiantown Gap, soldiers fly FPV drones through a homemade obstacle course built from wood and PVC pipes. It looks simple, but every piece has…
On november 19 of this year, something unusual happened over enemy territory. A Ukrainian FPV combat drone, the massive Queen Hornet, pulled off a rescue mission that looked more like a Pixar short than a battlefield operation. The story spread fast in the drone community because it was equal parts impressive and hilarious. As reported…
In my latest video, I focus primarily on the video quality difference between the new DJI Osmo Action 6 and the Osmo Action 5 Pro cameras...
The Columbus Division of Police has introduced a new program called RAVEN, as reported by ABC6. The name stands for Rapid Aerial Visual Enforcement Network. The goal is to improve public safety by giving officers fast access to aerial views during emergencies across Central Ohio. RAVEN is a pilot program designed to support the Division’s…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video I’m going to demonstrate the gesture control and voice control of the new DJI Neo 2. Gesture control is a new feature of the Neo 2. Voice control has been around since the Neo 1, but I’m going to demonstrate it as well for…
Farseer, a startup founded by former DJI engineers, just unveiled the RocX system, an AI-powered camera designed specifically for long-distance wildlife and bird photography.
Adventure filmmaker Jeven Dovey has revealed one of the DJI Neo 2’s most overlooked capabilities: the ability to record synchronized audio using external microphones connected to a smartphone. In his latest video, the Los Angeles-based creator demonstrates how solo filmmakers can capture clean walk-and-talk footage without drone noise ruining their audio. Three Components Unlock Professional…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Today we’re doing a battery performance test of the new DJI Neo 2 to see how long it can track in a real-world situation. Usually the battery ratings for these drones don’t translate into real-world use. So I just wanted to see how long we can track…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Insta360 has recently launched some new accessories and packages for their Ace Pro 2 series, and they are definitely pushing the boundaries of what an action camera can be. The Ace Pro 2 is already a solid performing action camera, great for capturing action shots. It’s durable…
DJI Neo 2 wind test! In this video, the winds were gusting between 40 and 50 km/h (25-31 mph), and I wanted to show you how this tiny drone works
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service deeper into metro Detroit, announcing plans to fly packages from its Hazel Park fulfillment center to nearby neighborhoods before the end of 2025. The move doubles Amazon’s Michigan drone footprint just weeks after launching service in Pontiac. 12 Amazon Delivery Drones, 7.5-Mile Radius A fleet of…
A fight over the future of work has arrived in the Mission District. As Mission Local reported, DoorDash wants to test delivery drones at a new research site on Folsom Street. The Teamsters Union Local 665 wants the plan stopped. In August, DoorDash leased a warehouse at 1960 Folsom St. to build and test new…
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina is proving how valuable drones have become for everyday policing. Last Saturday, November 15, deputies were called to search for a missing young man. Sergeant Reed Kent arrived on scene, launched his drone, and within minutes spotted the individual using thermal imaging. Kent guided ground units straight…
Bulgaria is quietly racing to get drone simulators (and drones) into every military formation before the end of the year. It is a small country on NATO’s eastern flank, but the speed and scale of this push say a lot about how modern warfare now works: if you do not train on unmanned systems, you…
The United Kingdom has approved a 316 million pound contract for MBDA UK to deliver the DragonFire laser weapon to the Royal Navy, as Defense News reported. This marks a major milestone for European directed energy weapons. The system will first appear on a Type 45 destroyer in 2027. That is several years ahead of…
The Russian drone dove in at speed and hit the side of the vehicle with a sharp explosion that rattled the camera and threw debris in all directions.
The FBI is actively seeking to equip surveillance drones with artificial intelligence capabilities including facial recognition, license plate readers, and weapon detection systems, according to federal procurement documents published by The Intercept Thursday. The move comes as approximately 1,500 US law enforcement agencies already operate drone programs with minimal oversight. FBI Issues Reques
The Dutch military fired weapons at unidentified drones flying over Volkel Air Base on Friday night, marking a significant escalation in Europe’s response to mysterious aircraft incursions over NATO facilities, Reuters reported. Security personnel at the southeastern Netherlands base spotted multiple drones between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time on November 22, prompting air…
DJI published its most comprehensive public statement addressing the looming U.S. market ban, confirming that no federal agency has begun the security audit mandated by Congress—despite the company requesting the review nine months ago. With just 30 days until the December 23, 2025 deadline, DJI’s official blog post reveals a bureaucratic trap: the National Defense…
As First Alert 6 reports, the Omaha Police Department is taking a big step forward today with the official launch of Nebraska’s first Drones as First Responders program and city leaders are ready to show how drones will help officers reach emergencies faster and safer. The department says the goal is simple. Respond faster. Keep…
Why the DJI drone ban means body bags, not just economic pain. First responders lose life-saving tools while American manufacturers remain years behind.
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