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The Future is Now: Jetson Delivers Its First eVTOL to Palmer Luckey
Swedish startup Jetson has officially delivered its first-ever Jetson One eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft to a customer.
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BREAKING: DJI Mini 5 pro full video unboxing, first flight, webshop promo images and pricing
If you were starting to worry if the DJI Mini 5 Pro might get postponed because of no teaser last week… well have I got new for you! Hundreds of webshops around the world are updating their stock, leaked their promotion pictures and even specifications on the public web. Just this morning, I was able…
Canada
Canada’s Navy Taps Schiebel’s S-100 Drone for Its Warships
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is getting a major upgrade to its eyes in the sky. In a significant new contract, the RCN will be equipping its Halifax-class warships with the combat-proven Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100, a helicopter-style drone designed for high-stakes maritime surveillance. The deal, awarded to MDA Space Ltd., will see up to six…
DJI
Mississippi State University is Using Thermal Drones to Study Dolphins
Mississippi State University (MSU) is using a powerful new tool to solve that problem: a thermal drone. Assistant research professor Holley Muraco
DJI
Media Drone Sparks Outrage by Flying Over Sensitive Search Site in Ireland
In the rush to get the perfect shot, a line was crossed. Irish police (gardaí) are now investigating a media outlet after one of its drone operators flew a UAV over a highly sensitive search site in Donabate, Co Dublin. The Journal investigated it, and we know that the site is the focus of a…
Drone Strike
Kamikaze Drones with 1,200-Mile Range Spotted in Sudan’s Darfur Conflict
More than a dozen advanced kamikaze drones with ranges of up to 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) were identified near Nyala airport in Sudan’s Darfur region in May, signaling a major escalation in the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) drone capabilities, according to images analyzed by the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab and verified by Reuters. The new…
Anduril
Military Drones Could Be Defense Industry’s Bubble, Rheinmetall CEO Warns
Military drones may not deliver the long-term growth many expect, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger cautioned this week, saying the UAV market could become the defense sector’s biggest bubble, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The comments came during the Defence and Security Equipment International fair in London, where Papperger voiced doubts that…
DJI
Mini 5 Pro leaks, DOC Drone Regulations on Trade and Importation, 30-mile Drone Delivery
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. There are three stories this week: more DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks with a possible release date, a forthcoming Department of Commerce regulation on drone trade and importation, and a 30-mile medical drone delivery in Kansas. Let’s get to it. DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks Trustworthy sources and…
Police
Las Vegas Police Are Launching Drones From Rooftops, and the ACLU is Watching
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is taking its "drone as a first responder" program to a whole new level. In a massive
DJI
Freewell is So Excited for the DJI Mini 5, They Already Released the Filters
We're all refreshing the rumor sites, analyzing leaked photos, and generally driving ourselves crazy with anticipation for the DJI Mini 5 Pro
Police
Drone Captures Aftermath of Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University
A drone video has surfaced showing the deserted Utah Valley University (UVU) campus shortly after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a student Q&A session on Wednesday, according to TMZ. The aerial footage reveals a chilling scene: trash scattered around a pop-up canopy where Kirk was seated when a gunman opened fire, striking…
DJI
Two Arrested in Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt at South Carolina Prison
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly using a drone to smuggle drugs into the Kershaw Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison.
United States
Trump Boasts of Drone Strike on Venezuelan Boat, Sparking Outrage
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Washington and Caracas, President Trump has boasted about a lethal drone strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean, an action that Senator Rand Paul has exposed as a potential breach of the rules of engagement and a killing without due process. In a very interesting report from…
Louisiana
Louisiana Welsh PD Takes to the Skies with New Patrol Drones
The Welsh Police Department in Louisiana is the latest to join the revolution, adding two high-tech drones to its force. This small-town department
Blue sUAS
US DoD Adds Kraus Hamdani K1000ULE Drone to Blue UAS Cleared List
The US Department of Defense has included Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s K1000ULE uncrewed aerial system (UAS) on its Blue UAS Cleared List and Blue UAS Select List, designating it as a secure, NDAA-compliant drone for immediate procurement. This move follows a $20 million contract awarded in October 2024 to deploy the system with the US Army…
United States
Drones are Weapons of War for Latin America’s Cartels
Drones are reshaping conflict. A disturbing new report from War on the Rocks warns that criminal organizations across Latin America, from Mexican
Ukraine
Gerbera Drones: Russia’s Low-Cost UAVs at Center of Poland Airspace Breach
A suspected Russian drone incursion into Poland on Wednesday featured Gerbera drones, according to a Polish army official, drawing attention to this low-cost, mass-produced UAV design as Moscow presses its drone war across borders, reports Reuters. The Gerbera is a plywood-and-foam drone assembled at Russia’s Yelabuga facility, designed to be cheap, expendable, and easily deployed…
Search & Rescue
Russian Drone Incursion Prompts Poland and Latvia to Restrict Civilian Flights
Poland and Latvia have imposed broad restrictions on civilian flights along their eastern borders after about 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace early Wednesday, according to PANSA and Latvian government statements. The measures tighten control over airspace near Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia to protect national security and facilitate NATO operations. The Polish restrictions took…
Ukraine
Poland Invokes Article 4 After Drone Incursion EU Calls a ‘Game-Changer’
Russia launched 19 drones into Polish airspace overnight, prompting Warsaw to invoke NATO’s Article 4 for emergency consultations, according to Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski. The incursion, first reported by Bloomberg, marks a rare and deliberate escalation beyond Ukraine’s borders. European officials told the Associated Press they view the event as an intentional expansion of Russia’s…
DJI
DJI Neo Long Term Review after ONE year of flying
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Neo has been out for approximately a year now, and it’s become a very popular choice with both beginners and people who create for social media. That’s for a few different reasons. First, it is extremely affordable, coming in at approximately $200 depending on where…
White House
‘Here We Go!’ — Trump Reacts as NATO Downs Russian Drones Over Poland
Russian drones repeatedly entered Polish airspace overnight during strikes on western Ukraine, prompting Poland’s military to shoot them down with NATO assistance and escalating fears of wider conflict. The incursion drew sharp rebukes from U.S. lawmakers and President Donald Trump, with one congressman calling it an “act of war,” reports The Hill. 19 Drone Violations…
Skydio
Portland Police Seek Approval to Deploy Drone for Public Safety Operations
The Portland Police Department is requesting approval from the city council to purchase its first drone, a tool they say would improve search-and-rescue missions, crime scene reconstruction, and responses to high-risk incidents, according to a report from the Portland Press Herald. The council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee approved the measure Tuesday,…
Ukraine
Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace, Putting NATO on High Alert
During a drone assault on Ukraine, several Russian drones breached the sovereign airspace of Poland, a NATO member.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache
Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.
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