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Europe Expands Drone Wall To Cover All Borders As Von der Leyen Declares ‘Hybrid War’ With Russia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on October 8 that the European Union’s planned anti-drone defense system will expand to protect all EU borders with 360-degree coverage, not just the eastern flank facing Russia. Speaking before the European…
DJI Mini 3 Pro Crashes Into Pilot’s Face During Wind Test—Mini 5 Pro Proves Why Upgrade Matters
A UK-based drone pilot has put five DJI drones through their paces in brutal wind conditions, revealing the Mini 5 Pro’s superior wind resistance compared to its predecessors. The test, conducted during blustery conditions with gusts reaching 25-28 mph (45…
Skyrover X1 Drone Fly More Combo Drops to $718 on Amazon Prime – 4K Drone with 96-Minute Flight Time
Amazon Prime members can secure the Skyrover X1 Fly More Combo for $718.40, down 20% from $898. This complete package includes the drone, remote controller, and three batteries delivering 96 minutes of total flight time—enough for serious aerial photography sessions…
DJI Neo Drone Drops to $159 on Amazon Prime – Controller-Free 4K Drone at Record Low
Amazon Prime members can grab the DJI Neo controller-free drone for just $159, down 20% from $199. This ultra-compact 4K drone flies without a remote, launching from your palm and following you automatically—making it the easiest entry point into aerial…
Pilot Institute Challenges FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rules, Warns of “Undue Burden” on Small Operators
Pilot Institute has submitted a comprehensive 28-page comment to the Federal Aviation Administration challenging key provisions of the proposed Part 108 regulations for beyond visual line of sight drone operations, warning that the rules could eliminate pathways for thousands of…
Business Aviation Group Pushes FAA for Universal Electronic Conspicuity in Drone Regulation Fight
The National Business Aviation Association has thrown its weight behind a safety-first approach to the FAA’s proposed drone regulations, urging regulators to require electronic conspicuity for all aircraft rather than creating complex new right-of-way rules that could fragment the national…
Ukraine Shoots Down Danish Drone in NATO Exercise, Showcasing Battle-Tested Counter-UAS Skills
Ukrainian military operators successfully intercepted and destroyed a Danish Banshee training drone using their combat-proven Sting interceptor during a live NATO demonstration in Denmark, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. The real-time display of Ukraine’s battlefield-hardened counter-drone expertise comes as European…
Ukraine Emerges as NATO’s Drone Warfare Teacher as Europe Rushes to Learn Battle-Tested Tactics
Ukraine has transformed from military underdog into NATO’s leading drone warfare expert, with European allies now scrambling to adopt battlefield-tested tactics developed during the Russian invasion. At this week’s European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, NATO countries formalized training partnerships…
We Keep Mistaking Stars for Drones: Why Europe’s Panic Mirrors New Jersey’s Mass Hysteria
Mysterious drone sightings across Europe are sparking mass anxiety and triggering airport shutdowns—but history suggests many “threats” are actually stars, commercial aircraft, and celestial phenomena misidentified under stress, reports The Guardian. From 1946 Swedish “ghost rockets” (meteors and auroras) to…
GoPro Max 2 Unboxing: First Look at GoPro’s New 360 Camera After 6 Years
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, I’m unboxing the brand new GoPro Max 2, and I’m going to share my initial thoughts on this long-awaited release. This isn’t a full review—we’re just taking a look…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Firmware Update Adds Seamless Focal Length Switching and RC2 Dynamic Home Point
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. I’m a little late getting at this, but about a week ago, DJI released a firmware update for the Mavic 4 Pro that adds some interesting new features worth exploring. In my…
Denmark Quietly Debunks ‘Drone’ Sightings After Massive Response—But Won’t Admit It Publicly
Danish authorities have quietly confirmed that several high-profile “drone” sightings that triggered a massive international response last month were actually conventional aircraft—but they’re refusing to share these findings publicly, according to DR.dk, Denmark’s national broadcaster. The revelation comes after Denmark…