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China’s high altitude stealth drone known as the CH-7 has officially left the runway and returned in one piece, which in the world of advanced flying wing aircraft is no small achievement and usually a reason for quiet celebrations and strong coffee. Also called the Caihong-7 or Rainbow-7, the large unmanned aircraft completed its maiden…
If there is one thing modern conflicts have made painfully clear, it is that small drones punch far above their weight. Cheap, fast, and everywhere, they have become the airborne equivalent of mosquitoes with cameras, explosives, or both. At NATO’s Bold Machina exercise in the Netherlands this September, a rapidly developed counter drone prototype showed…
Vanburen flies a DJI Matrice 4T, a drone built for industrial and public safety missions rather than hobby flying. This is not a consumer drone with
The Neros Archer is the first fiber-optic FPV drone that is NDAA-compliant, and that’s not the only reason it’s turning heads. The Archer is a newly announced fiber-optic FPV drone from Neros Technologies (US) and Kela Technologies (Israel). A growing percentage of FPV drones used on the frontline are beginning to move in reverse; armies…
I’ve been watching Connecticut’s agriculture drone bill since it first appeared in March. Now it’s law, and the timing couldn’t be more ironic: Connecticut just legalized agricultural drone spraying six days before the FCC’s December 23 deadline could ban the very equipment farmers need to use it. Here’s what you need to know: The law…
DJI's Adam Welsh reveals how Section 1709 was designed with two trap doors to guarantee a ban regardless of evidence. The servicing implications are critical.
I’ve been flying small FPV drones for years, and the GEPRC DarkStar22 might be the most impressive micro cinewhoop I’ve tested. This 2.2-inch quadcopter packs the DJI O4 Air Unit Pro into a frame that weighs just 127 grams, and what surprised me most wasn’t what’s on the spec sheet. It’s how the power-to-weight ratio…
Two Ohio police departments, two opposite bets. As the Dec 23 DJI ban deadline looms, Dublin's autonomous DJI fleet faces risks Columbus's Skydio cruisers don't.
DJI Mini 5 Pro now on Amazon for $1,099 (31% off). Only 7 days left before the December 23 FCC deadline. Prime shipping available. Buy now before it's too late.
Hong Kong just revealed its hand in the global eVTOL race, and it’s not just about air taxis. It’s about who writes the rules. Dominic Chow Wing-hang, Hong Kong’s deputy director general of civil aviation, announced Saturday that passenger-carrying eVTOLs could begin trials within two to three years. But the announcement came at a Belt…
I’ve spent years watching the US government debate how to handle its “drone problem” – banning DJI, restricting airspace, creating regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, Britain just announced it’s doing something radically different: building an entire academic pipeline to train the next generation of drone warfare specialists, with the British Army’s direct involvement. The New Model Institute…
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) just announced what may be the most significant drone warfare milestone since the war began: the first-ever underwater drone attack on a submarine. We’ve been tracking Ukraine’s naval drone evolution for three years, from civilian DJI quadcopters to AI-enabled surface vessels. Now they’ve gone subsurface, and Russia’s “safe haven” at Novorossiysk…
We’ve been tracking Paladin Drones’ rapid expansion across police and fire departments for over a year, but court documents filed in late October allege explosive internal turmoil at the Y Combinator-backed emergency response drone company, including accusations of corporate sabotage, an attempted leadership coup, and shouting matches between executives. According to Law360, Houston-based Paladin
We’ve tracked counter-drone legislation for years, but the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) changes everything for every drone pilot in America. The bill passed the House 312-112 on December 10 and awaits final Senate action this week before President Trump’s expected signature. For the first time, it creates a federal framework allowing certain…
I’ve been testing the DJI Neo 2 for the past couple of weeks, and honestly, this thing might be the best follow-me camera drone for everyday people who just want to fly, film, and not stress about anything else. The Neo 2 looks familiar at first glance, but don’t let that fool you. This is…
watching drone videos on YouTube late at night with the volume low so you don’t wake anyone up, and telling yourself “one day I’ll buy a drone,"
I highly recommend considering the DJI Mini 4K. Released about a year ago, this drone remains incredibly capable for its price.
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. One of the most powerful new features on the DJI Osmo Action 6 is the ability to film in a perfectly square aspect ratio, and I want to show you exactly how to use it. This feature solves a real problem for content creators. You might be…
Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany turned into a buzzing hive of rotors and radio chatter from December 8 to 10, 2025, as ten teams squared off in the first ever U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Drone Warfighter Competition, as reported by Army.mil. This is an event that made one thing very clear: modern combat…
Somewhere above a quiet Chicago railyard, a drone was doing its job, watching patiently, humming softly, and absolutely not impressed by what it was about to see. Early in the morning on December 5, while most of the city was asleep and a few insomniacs were still debating late night snacks, a railroad operated drone…
Drones were supposed to bring us sunset photos, roof inspections, and the occasional wedding video with questionable music choices. Instead, they are now running prison logistics like an airborne Amazon Prime, except the packages include drugs, phones, and the occasional criminal mastermind business plan. According to officials speaking with ABC News, drones have become one…
To the drone, she was not hidden at all, just another warm shape glowing against a cooler landscape. Officers were guided directly to the location
We have been reporting on the DJI ban for over a year, but today we are publishing something different: a comprehensive, documented record of American lives saved by the very drones that will be banned in nine days. DroneXL reader Chad Roylance compiled this list from verified news reports, first responder testimonies, and official rescue…
We’ve been covering Europe’s drone crisis for months, from military reconnaissance drones shutting down Munich Airport to the EU’s scramble to build a multi-billion-euro “drone wall.” But while European intelligence agencies stumbled through bureaucratic fog, seven journalism students just delivered the most comprehensive investigation yet into who’s actually behind Germany’s mysterious drone swar
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