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NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has…
Exclusive: DJI RS 4 Mini Leak Shows Advanced AI Tracking, Dual Variants
DroneXL.co has obtained exclusive photos of DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini handheld gimbal stabilizer, revealing significant upgrades including an AI-powered tracking system and two distinct variants. This new addition to DJI’s Ronin Series (RS) line appears to target both smartphone…
Manna and Wolt Launch Winter Drone Delivery Tests in Finland
In a significant development for extreme weather drone operations, European drone delivery leader Manna Aero has partnered with technology company Wolt to launch winter drone delivery testing in Finland. The pilot program, commencing January 2025 in Espoo’s Niittykumpu district, aims…
Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas Study Shows
Montana wildlife officials have demonstrated that drones are significantly more effective than traditional methods for safely managing grizzly bear encounters near human settlements, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. The groundbreaking study, conducted by Wesley Sarmento…
DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Splits Into Two Models: Standard and Pro Versions Leaked
DroneXL.co has exclusively obtained photos of DJI’s upcoming DJI Osmo Mobile 7 series, showcasing both standard and Pro variants ahead of their anticipated launch in the coming weeks. The leaked images provide an unprecedented look at DJI’s next-generation smartphone gimbals,…
U.S. Army begins production of 3D printed tactical drones
The U.S. Army has begun 3D printing its own tactical drones for special operations, enabling faster deployment of customizable and easily repairable aircraftThe initial production experiment will see one hundred 3D printed drones built. 3D printed tactical drones The Army’s…
DJI Enhances Flip and Air 3S Capabilities with Latest Firmware Updates
White House Breaks Silence on East Coast Drone Mystery: ‘Not the Enemy’
In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity…
Latvia Accelerates Counter-Drone Capabilities Following Riga Airport Security Breach
In a decisive response to recent drone incursions at Riga International Airport, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has mandated a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s drone detection and countermeasure capabilities. The directive, issued following multiple airspace violations on January 13th,…
Landing Zones Canada Unveils Revolutionary Balloon-Launched Military Delivery Drone
Landing Zones Canada Inc. has announced the successful completion of flight testing for its groundbreaking Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System (APDS), introducing what the company claims is the world’s first balloon-launched stealth military glider system. The announcement, made via press…
San Bernardino Fire Department Pioneers Drone First Responder Program for Urban Fire Response
In a groundbreaking development for emergency services automation, the San Bernardino County Fire Department has launched an innovative drone first responder program, leveraging DJI’s M30T platform to revolutionize their approach to urban fire detection and response. The program, which began…
Leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro Testing Footage Reveals New Features and Specs
Recent leaks from reliable drone enthusiasts have provided substantial new details about DJI’s upcoming Mavic 4 Pro, including night testing footage, camera specifications, and physical design elements. The leaks suggest significant improvements over its predecessor and point to an early…
Ukrainian Military Reveals 1,240-Mile Range Domestic Strike Drone Capabilities
Ukraine’s 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment has granted unprecedented access to their long-range drone operations, revealing domestically produced unmanned aircraft capable of striking targets up to 1,240 miles behind enemy lines. According to an exclusive Reuters report, these strategic assets…
Drones aids in take down of alleged burglar in Kansas
A drone equipped with a thermal camera has been used in a police takedown of an alleged burglar in Lawrence, Kansas. The drone’s thermal camera guided officers to the location of the individual at around 4:30am. An aerial takedown The…
Drone News: Regulatory Freeze, NTSB Prelim on Drone Show, DJI Releases 2025, Ct. Drone Bill
We have four stories for you this week: the NTSB preliminary report on the drone show accident in Orlando, a regulatory freeze – that’s an important thing, a possible DJI release list for 2025, and lastly, a new drone bill…
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