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Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So in today’s video, we’re going to be comparing the brand new DJI Neo 2 against the original Neo. There might be some of you on the fence about whether it’s worthwhile to upgrade, or perhaps you haven’t even purchased one yet and you’re not quite sure…
DJI Enterprise has published a comprehensive white paper providing mining operations with a practical roadmap for transitioning from manual drone flights to fully automated Beyond Visual Line of Sight workflows using DJI Dock systems. The guide features real-world case studies from Australian mining operations that demonstrate dramatic productivity improvements and enhanced worker safety. The timi
American drone pilots can now access the lowest prices yet on Skyrover X1 drones through a combination of limited-time Amazon discounts and exclusive DroneXL coupon codes. The standard Skyrover X1 drops to $644.29 with Amazon’s 15% discount, while the X1 Fly More Combo falls to $718.40 with a 20% price cut and pilots can stack…
In a small room in Wiltshire that feels more like a messy workshop than a military lab, British start up Modini is building a new kind of suicide drone. The Dart 250 is fast, simple, and designed for modern combat. It carries about twenty kilos of explosives, flies over two hundred seventy miles per hour,…
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. Last Thursday was the global launch of the brand new DJI Neo 2. The original Neo became a very popular drone due to its flexibility, all the different ways in which you can fly it, and due to its extremely low cost. Now, a lot of people…
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. Today marks the global launch of the brand new DJI Osmo Action 6, and I have to say, this is one of those rare moments where the upgrades actually deserve attention. When I make videos like this, I tend to avoid using terms like game changer. In…
DJI has officially launched the Osmo Action 6, introducing what it calls the first action camera to feature a variable aperture and a revolutionary 1/1.1-inch image sensor. While the specs point to a new king of low-light action videography, the more pressing news for American pilots and content creators is that the flagship camera is…
Skydio has launched Paraverse, a free browser-based simulation platform that replicates the company’s entire drone operations ecosystem, allowing pilots and program managers to train, test integrations, and build missions in a virtual environment before deploying actual hardware. The platform represents a significant departure from traditional flight simulators by mirroring not just aircraft contr
So, this is the DJI Neo 2, and I’m out here with my buddy Jeven. We’ve been testing a bunch of stuff out here in the Sierra Mountains, and DJI has crammed a lot of really good stuff into this. It’s quite an upgrade from the original Neo, but I’m going to give you first…
These tools allow the drone to search underwater with a level of detail that older systems simply cannot match. According to Thales.
Japan scrambled its fighter jets on Sunday after a suspected Chinese military drone was detected flying near its southernmost territory, dangerously escalating tensions that have flared over the future of Taiwan. The incident comes just days after Beijing issued a chilling threat to turn Japan into a “sea of fire.” This is not a routine…
For Ukraine, that is dangerous. Drones are often the first warning that Russian troops or armored vehicles are on the move. When that early warning
The sky above Saltaire in West Yorkshire turned into a glowing canvas on Nov. 13. More than six hundred drones rose over the Victorian village and recreated some of David Hockney’s most iconic works in midair. The show, titled Painting the Sky, was part of the Bradford British Capital of Culture 2025 program and celebrated…
Ukraine has begun mass production of its domestically developed Octopus interceptor drone system, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Friday, just hours after Russia launched one of the war’s deadliest drone attacks on Kyiv. The announcement marks a critical escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to build cost-effective air defenses against Russia’s relentless Shahed drone campaign. The…
Last month, three explosive drones detonated outside a prosecutor’s office in Tijuana. The blasts shredded six vehicles with nails, BBs and metal fragments. Mexican officials later confirmed what many feared. A cartel had carried out the attack. The unit targeted was part of the Baja state attorney general’s anti-kidnapping division, reports Defense News. This was…
The Pentagon is building a new online marketplace that will let military bases and partner agencies shop for counter drone equipment the same way.
Madison Police used a drone early Friday morning to locate a suspect who ran from officers on the city’s south side. The incident began around 12:20 a.m. when a resident in the 1900 block of Axel Avenue reported someone walking up driveways and pulling on car door handles. The caller also provided a clear description,…
Drones are already listed as one of the top threats by the White House Task Force and the National Security Council. But there is a problem.
I have been flying drones for real estate photography and videography for eight years. I started with the DJI Mini 3, which became my workhorse for hundreds of listings. For a long time, the Mini series was the best entry point for new agents and first time creators. But after checking the new DJI Neo…
Flying drones are transforming the way researchers study whales. The change began with a strange and uncomfortable moment in the Gulf of Mexico, as the Smithsonian Mag let us know. In 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, whale scientist Iain Kerr traveled to the region to study the impact on sperm whales. His plan was…
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota’s City Council unanimously approved a $4.6 million expansion of its police technology contract to implement a Drone as First Responder program, bringing the department’s total 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise to $12.4 million. The November 10 vote positions the Minneapolis suburb as the latest American city replacing Chinese-made drones with U.S. alternatives…
Before Russia’s invasion, Kseniia Kalmus arranged flowers in Kyiv and traveled Europe showcasing floral designs. Today, she builds combat drones that destroy Russian equipment on the front lines. Her transformation from artisan to arms manufacturer encapsulates how Ukraine’s conflict has democratized military technology and triggered explosive growth in both drone production and counter-drone indu
American drone pilots just caught a break—but only for six more days. The Skyrover S1 and S1 Fly More Combo qualify for a stackable 10% Amazon coupon on top of DroneXL’s exclusive 5% discount codes for a combined 15% off, dropping the S1 Fly More Combo to just $424.15 before tax. The Amazon coupon expires…
Aerodata AG has introduced the AeroForce X, a new medium altitude long endurance drone designed for next generation intelligence and reconnaissance missions. The German company is known for its advanced aviation solutions. With this new platform, it is aiming to support modern armed forces with better situational awareness, stronger protection and more flexible mission options.…
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