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DJI Matrice 400A hits the FCC database
DJI’s upcoming Matrice 400A enterprise drone has hit the FCC, suggesting a release is coming sooner than first expected. This news comes hours after we reported on the Matrice 400 RC’s sub2G SDR module appeared on the database. Around a…
UK Secures $40M Deal to Supply Advanced Drones to Ukraine
The UK has partnered with US-based company Anduril to supply advanced attack drones to Ukraine, bolstering its defense capabilities against Russian aggression in the Black Sea. This $40M (£30M) agreement, announced by the UK Ministry of Defence via a post…
Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module
The drone industry buzzes with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch the Matrice 400, a heavy-lift enterprise drone hinted at in recent leaks. Amid this excitement, FCC filings have uncovered a curious component: the “M400 RC sub2G SDR module” with…
LEDA Challenges AUVSI on Drone Restrictions: Prioritizing Public Safety Over Hasty Bans
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a…
Gentle Sticks! Russian Manual Links Drone Flight To Sex
A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on learning to fly drones with a blend of technical guidance and humorous analogies. The comic-style…
NYC’s Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025 Signals a New Hub for Innovation
The Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025, held today, at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, brought together over 300 industry leaders to explore the future of autonomous systems. Organized by Oliver Mitchell of ff Venture Capital (ffVC), in…
Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Revolution Signals Trouble for Europe’s Unprepared Militaries
As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia’s technological advancements in drones…
U.S. Military Prioritizes Drones and Counter-Drone Tech in $50 Billion Budget Shift
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business…
North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and…
A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good
On March 3, 2025, the drone industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety and humanitarian good, passed away after a months-long battle with cancer. It is hard to…
Missouri SB 296 Sparks Debate Over Chinese Drones in Law Enforcement
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address…
Get a DJI FPV RC: The Cheapest Way to Learn FPV Without Crashes
Have you ever flown FPV (First Person View) drones? Flying fpv is the kind of activity that only the brave at heart can stand and will try to repeat after their first flight. Imagine being a normal human being with…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Will Go Vertical And Beyond Leaked Video Shows
Exciting developments in the verification of rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro specifications. Some days ago my Chinese friend YueYue –who you all know by now– send me a video showing the screen of a DJI Mavic 4 Pro controller. The…
DroneXL Announces Support for Ukraine: Our Commitment and Initial Donations
Taking a Stand in Challenging Times Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the drone industry has been transformed. What was once primarily a tool for photography, delivery, and recreation has become an essential component of modern defense strategy. As a…
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Dreams Face Turbulence: The College Station Showdown
Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. This university town of approximately 125,000 residents has become ground zero for a showdown that…
DCRO: Drone Flyaway Risks Overstated in SORA 2.5
The Dutch Association of Certified RPAS Operators (DCRO) has released a white paper challenging the probability assumptions for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flyaways in the upcoming Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5 guidelines. Drawing on extensive data from professional operators…
Newport Beach Greenlights $2M BRINC Drone Program to Revolutionize Police Response
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned…
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