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UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents
More than 60 councils across the United Kingdom now have trained drone pilots on staff. An additional dozen authorities have contacted the Civil Aviation Authority for guidance as they explore their own drone programs. As reported by GB News, CAA…
Chinese Businessman Takes 5% Stake in Sanctioned Russian Drone Maker, Then Russia Deletes the Evidence
A Chinese drone parts supplier has taken an ownership stake in one of Russia’s most important military drone manufacturers, according to a bombshell Financial Times investigation published today. The revelation marks the first documented case of direct Chinese equity investment…
York County’s PD New Drone Plan Takes Off
The York County Sheriff’s Office is adding a new unmanned aircraft to its daily work, as Nebraska TV reports. Deputies say the drone will help them respond faster and stay safer during tough calls. It will assist in search and…
The Neo 2: DJI’s Best Starter Drone Just Gets Better (And Funnier?)
292 days ago, on February 8, 2025, I wrote my first article for DroneXL. The name of that article? “THE DJI NEO: THREE DRONES IN ONE?” Today, almost a year after writing that article, I’ve had the DJI Neo 2…
IonQ and Heven AeroTech Team Up on Quantum Drones
IonQ and Heven AeroTech have announced a major partnership that could reshape the future of defense drones. IonQ is known as the leading quantum company in the world. Heven AeroTech is a young but fast growing developer of long range…
An FPV Drone Tour Brings the Marriott Marquis in New York to Life
The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square has released a cinematic drone tour to celebrate its 40th anniversary. As Hotel Dive reports, The hotel wanted to create something fresh for guests and a wider audience. The result is a…
Trump’s ‘Drone Guy’ Dan Driscoll Leads Ukraine Peace Talks After Praising Kyiv’s Drone Revolution
The same Army Secretary who announced America needs to buy 1 million drones because US contractors can’t keep up is now Trump’s unlikely peace envoy to Ukraine. His original mission? Acquiring the drone technology he’ll now pressure Kyiv to accept…
DJI Neo 2 Wind Test: Can This Tiny Drone Handle 30 MPH Gusts?
It’s time for a DJI Neo 2 wind test. In my latest video, the winds were gusting between 40 and 50 km/h (25-31 mph), and I wanted to show you how well this tiny drone works in those conditions, as…
Amazon Doubles Down On Michigan Drone Delivery With Hazel Park Expansion
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service deeper into metro Detroit, announcing plans to fly packages from its Hazel Park fulfillment center to nearby neighborhoods before the end of 2025. The move doubles Amazon’s Michigan drone footprint just…
No Audit, No Agency, No Due Process: DJI Reveals Why December 23 Ban Will Happen By Default
DJI published its most comprehensive public statement addressing the looming U.S. market ban, confirming that no federal agency has begun the security audit mandated by Congress—despite the company requesting the review nine months ago. With just 30 days until the…
Why the “Pain” of a DJI Drone Ban Means Lives Lost, Not Just Lost Profits
In a recent Bloomberg Opinion piece, columnist Thomas Black argues that the forced transition from Chinese-made drones to American alternatives is a “necessary pain” required to secure our national supply chain. He frames this transition as a messy spreadsheet calculation,…
NYPD Drone Flights Surge 3,200% as Watchdog Warns of Unchecked Surveillance
The New York Police Department conducted 6,546 drone flights in the first six months of 2025, representing a 3,200% increase since 2022, according to a new report by civil rights watchdog Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.). The explosive growth raises…