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Unidentified Drones Surveil French Military Tank Convoy and Ammunition Factory in Escalating European Security Crisis
French authorities opened investigations after unidentified drones conducted surveillance over a military train carrying Leclerc main battle tanks and an ammunition factory producing gunpowder for Ukraine’s artillery—the latest incidents in a coordinated pattern targeting NATO military infrastructure across Europe. The…
DJI Mini 4K Best Budget Camera Drone for Beginners in 2025
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. This article is tailored for those new to drones, perhaps researching to decide which drone to buy as a first-time pilot. Searching Amazon for low-cost or beginner drones will yield numerous listings…
CASA Introduces Flexible Registration for DJI Mini 5 Pro: Should Other Regulators Follow?
Australia’s aviation authority has quietly implemented a pragmatic solution to the DJI Mini 5 Pro weight controversy—one that places responsibility on operators while acknowledging the reality of configuration-based weight variance. Rather than forcing all Mini 5 Pro units into a…
DJI Mini 5 Pro’s 250-Gram Drone Problem: Inside The Last-Minute Design Changes That Broke The Weight Limit
An industry insider has revealed the specific pre-production decisions that pushed the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone over the critical 250-gram regulatory threshold, ending four generations of the company’s success in the sub-250g category. According to the long-time trusted DroneXL…
American Drone Hobby Faces Accessibility Crisis as Bans, Regulations, and Market Forces Converge
The United States drone hobby is under severe pressure from multiple directions simultaneously, threatening to transform the most accessible entry point into aviation into an increasingly expensive and restricted pursuit. While Canadian and European enthusiasts enjoy flourishing drone communities with…
Firefighting Drone Startup Seneca Secures Record $60M to Deploy Autonomous Suppression System
California-based startup Seneca has emerged from stealth mode with $60 million in funding to deploy AI-powered autonomous firefighting drones capable of suppressing wildfires within minutes of detection. The round, believed to be the largest early-stage investment in wildfire defense technology,…
DJI Mini 5 Pro: A Beginner’s Guide to Not Crashing
Hello fellow pilot! I bet you are happy and proud of your brand new Mini 5 Pro. Now, I’m going to guide you through the first, crucial steps of optimizing your purchase so you can squeeze every penny out of…
Beyond Obstacle Avoidance: What First Responders Must Know About Drone Operations Over People
Public safety agencies nationwide are rapidly adopting drones for crowd monitoring, emergency response, and situational awareness. These platforms provide valuable real-time intelligence that can improve officer safety and operational effectiveness. However, as drone operations over people become routine, agencies must…
YouTuber Builds $120 Military-Grade Recon Drone That Streams to Tactical Software Used by U.S. Forces
A popular tech YouTuber has reverse-engineered a $40,000 military-grade reconnaissance drone for just $120.07 using open-source hardware and off-the-shelf components. The DIY system successfully streams live FPV video directly into ATAK—the same tactical mapping software used by the U.S. military—proving…
News Organizations Challenge FAA Drone Rules That Would End Urban Journalism
News organizations have formally challenged the FAA’s proposed drone regulations before the October 6 comment deadline, warning that the rules would effectively ban aerial journalism in America’s cities and raise serious First Amendment concerns about government restrictions on newsgathering. The…
DJI Mini 3 Hits Lowest Price in 30 Days: Amazon Slashes 20% Off All Three Models
Amazon has dropped the price on the DJI Mini 3 drone to its lowest point in a month, with all three bundle options now 20% off. The beginner-friendly drone that stays under the critical 249-gram FAA registration threshold is now…
CASA Confirms DJI Mini 5 Pro Classification: Australia Joins US, Canada, UK in Rejecting Sub-250g Status
Australia’s aviation authority has officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro will be classified as a “small restricted RPA” rather than a sub-250g micro drone, according to correspondence obtained by Adelaide drone operator Corey Roberts of Airworks Pty Ltd.…