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Drones Drop Ping-Pong Bombs to Battle California’s Raging Green Wildfire
What if a simple ping-pong ball could stop a monster wildfire? That’s the dramatic reality unfolding northeast of Redding right now. In an innovative approach to battling the Green Fire northeast of Redding, California, U.S. Forest Service firefighters deploy drones…
DEXA Secures Nationwide BVLOS, DroneDeploy’s Progress Al, Drone Pilot Finds Missing Girl
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let…
Exposed: Beijing’s Secret Drone Parts Arming Russia Despite US-EU Bans
Picture this: A truck of ‘refrigerators’ lands in Russia, but they’re really powering killer drones – the wild story behind Beijing’s sanction sidestep. Chinese manufacturers have covertly supplied engines to a Russian drone maker, labeling them as “industrial refrigeration units”…
DJI Osmo 360 Pre-Release Review: Sponsored Video Offers First Look at Enhanced 360 Camera
DroneXL’s Jasper Ellens has obtained an exclusive YouTube review video of the yet-to-be-released DJI Osmo 360, set for launch on July 31, 2025. This sponsored hands-on showcase provides drone professionals and recreational pilots with an initial impression of the new…
U.S. Drones Stumble in Alaska: A Wake-Up Call for Military Tech
DroneXL readers, brace yourselves for a tale of high-tech hopes and face-planting drones. According to Defense News, the U.S. military’s recent test of small, long-range attack drones at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, was less a triumph and more a lesson in…
DJI Osmo 360 Teaser Drops: Is This the Insta360 Killer We’ve Been Waiting For?
Brace yourself: DJI’s diving into 360 cams with 8K power, challenging GoPro and Insta360 head-on. DJI just dropped a short teaser on its channels, hinting that its new DJI Osmo 360 camera is just around the corner and ready to…
FAA’s MOSAIC Rule Finalized: Revolutionizing Light-Sport Aviation with No Weight Limits
Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates…
How NYC’s Drone Committee Could Change Public Safety Forever – What Pilots Need to Know
In the city that never sleeps, drones are waking up to watch over us: Mayor Adams’ latest tech move explained. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the formation of the Drone Operations Committee on July 23, 2025, appointing Deputy…
China’s Drone Parts Power Russia’s War: A Wake-Up Call for UAV Makers
Picture drones buzzing over Ukraine, each carrying a 33-pound warhead, powered by Chinese tech meant for hobbyists. On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s DIU exposed this reality, raising alarms for drone pros. The Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) revealed that a new…
U.S. Drone Defenses Go Big: Zapping Threats on a Budget
Drone fans, get ready for a wild ride! The U.S. military is pumping up its anti-drone game, building defenses that swat drones like flies without breaking the bank. A National Interest report dives into a Pentagon task force tackling drone…
SkyRover X1 Drone Exposed: Security Experts Uncover Direct Links to DJI Infrastructure
Security researcher Kevin Finisterre, working with peer experts, has now linked the SkyRover X1—the drone reviewed recently by Shawn of Air Photography—straight to DJI’s cloud via code hidden in its smartphone app. This confirms earlier hunches that SkyRover is little…
Colombia Escalates Drone Warfare Against Drug Gangs with Homegrown Explosive-Carrying UAVs
Colombia’s military tests a new domestically produced drone that packs significant firepower to counter escalating aerial attacks from drug traffickers, who arm cheap commercial models with homemade explosives. This development highlights the rapid evolution of drone technology in asymmetric conflicts,…