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Washington is set to reopen the Reaper export door—with a triple‑digit Saudi order waiting in the queue. The United States is preparing to expand exports of heavy attack drones by reinterpreting the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), enabling Foreign Military Sales of MQ‑9 Reaper–class systems to U.S. partners, according to Reuters. Policy change reframes…
Amazon’s plan to launch drone parcel deliveries from its Darlington warehouse is facing organized resistance from a local model aircraft club that warns the retail giant “cannot take over” shared airspace, intensifying the debate over how Prime Air integrates with hobby, commercial, and government users, reports The Telegraph. Local pushback details Teesside Model Flying Club,…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. So, Insta360 has just launched their brand new Insta360 Go Ultra. This is their small, wearable, point-of-view and vlogging camera. Whenever new products like this are released, I like to create beginners guides to help people who are brand new get up and running quickly. That’s especially…
A Knox County Sheriff’s Office drone helped locate and apprehend a suspect who fled into wooded terrain after crashing a vehicle late Thursday night, according to a report from MyWabashValley.com. Drone-Assisted Search in Cornfields and Wooded Areas The incident began around 11:00 p.m. on September 4 when deputies responded to a vehicle crash on North…
Russia is rapidly modifying Iranian-designed Shahed attack drones with onboard cameras, modem antennas, and jet engines to enable remote piloting at higher speeds, according to a UNITED24-sourced report published by Defence Blog, signaling a major escalation aimed at overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses and striking dynamic targets in real time. Source: UNITED24 via Defence Blog. Mass…
The Trump administration announced plans Friday to issue rules this month targeting Chinese drone imports and heavy-duty vehicles, marking the latest escalation in national security restrictions against Chinese technology. New Rules Target Drones and Heavy Vehicles The U.S. Commerce Department said it will issue regulations as early as September 2025 addressing national security risks involving…
National Grid has launched a centralized, autonomous aerial inspection system for its electricity infrastructure across England and Wales.
So, in today's video, I'll show what can be done with this accessory called the Tilta Mavic 4 Pro handle mount. Let's check it out. Inside...
"Drones for First Responders" program to track and locate the disguised suspect, leading to a swift and safe arrest.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four big stories this week, and as you can tell, we’re live from Las Vegas on the drone floor. There are actually drones flying in the cage behind us right now. This week’s stories: Let’s get started. Angel Aerial Systems Releases New NDAA-Compliant Tricopter First up,…
The BCSO has successfully used a Teledyne FLIR SIRAS drone to deliver a water-activated rescue tube to a swimmer in the Gulf of Mexico.
China just rolled a massive, unmanned stealth fighter drone through Tian'anmen Square during a parade for the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
In a groundbreaking independent study, hunter and researcher Derrick Dixon has used a DJI thermal drone to track whitetail deer, revealing
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, we’re going to take a quick look at the new power handle and extension rod for the Osmo 360. This was launched alongside the Osmo 360, and unlike traditional power bank handles or power extension rods that we’ve seen in the past, this one does not require…
Now, a Norwegian startup named Aviant is changing that, using a fleet of autonomous drones to deliver hot burgers to an island community near
Aurelius Systems, just landed a $10 million funding round to solve that problem with the most futuristic solution imaginable: an autonomous laser
The Sparks Police Department has become the first agency in northern Nevada to deploy a docked drone system, enhancing emergency response times and situational awareness for critical calls. According to MyNews4, the Skydio drone system is designed for rapid, autonomous launches directly from a secured docking station within city limits. Rapid Drone Deployment in Seconds…
Portland Police Bureau announced a new pilot expanding its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program—now in partnership with the Gresham Police Department—with leadership stating two drones will operate at each precinct to improve response and enhance safety, according to KATU’s report from Thursday’s press conference. The bureau added that it has recorded more than 400 successful…
FULTON, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) is seeking the city’s approval for a new drone program to assist with high-priority incidents, following the proven success of the Fulton Police Department’s aerial operations. WSYR-TV reports that Fulton’s drones have demonstrated wide-ranging benefits beyond crime-fighting, particularly in search and rescue missions. Fulton Police Demonstrate C
During a recent exercise dubbed Project Flytrap 4.0, soldiers used a new system called BLADE to detect, track, and shoot down multiple drones
DJI just rolled out a new firmware update for its Action 5 Pro camera, and it includes one simple, brilliant feature that every creator and drone pilot
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Osmo 360 has received several significant updates over the past week for both the camera firmware and the DJI Mimo app. I wanted to make a quick video about these updates for those who are on the fence about purchasing the camera—those who are monitoring it to see…
But a man in Georgia just learned the hard way that ignoring the rules for that "epic drone shot" comes with some very real consequences.
Ukraine has begun using AI-powered drone swarms in combat against Russian forces, marking a significant step in modern warfare technology. According to The Wall Street Journal report, Ukrainian forces are leveraging software developed by local company Swarmer that allows groups of drones to coordinate, communicate, and adapt their actions independently of direct operator control. From…
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