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DJI Flip Drone – The Perfect First Drone For You!
Okay, the first thing I want to show you – check this out, go ahead and start the timer right now… Tell me that is not one of the coolest things ever! I think every drone going forward should have…
DJI Flip Review – Why Does This Drone Exist
When I first saw the design of the DJI Flip, my first thought was “why?” Why would DJI make a GPS drone with built-in propeller guards that you can’t remove? This is the first of its kind, but propeller guards…
Ukrainian Drone Manufacturers Seek Global Market Position at CES 2025
Ukrainian drone manufacturers are making a strategic push to establish themselves as trusted alternatives to Chinese producers, showcasing their battle-tested technologies at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, according to Scripps News. The dedicated Ukrainian pavilion demonstrates how combat experience has…
Cargo drone joins the Chinese military in training exercise
Early this month, the Xining Joint Logistic Support Center undertook a training exercise that saw a brand-new cargo drone join in on the action. The drone has been designed to haul goods and supplies to hard-to-access areas. China’s cargo drone…
DoD Expands Chinese Military Companies List to Include Autel Robotics
The U.S. Department of Defense has designated Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. as a “Chinese military company,” marking a significant expansion of scrutiny over Chinese drone manufacturers. The designation, published in the Federal Register on January 7, adds Autel to a…
Drone Industry Pioneer Romeo Durscher Receives First-Ever LEDA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has awarded its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to Romeo Durscher, recognizing his transformative contributions to drone technology in public safety operations. The prestigious honor, presented on December 30, 2024, acknowledges Durscher’s pivotal role in…
2024 Year in Review: Drone Industry Navigates Complex Security Reviews and War-Driven Innovation
Looking back at DroneXL’s most-read stories of 2024, we’ve seen an industry shaped by legislative challenges, conflict-driven innovation, significant product launches, and heightened geopolitical tensions as a new U.S. administration prepares to take office. Legislative Challenges and Security Reviews The…
China’s Drone Export Controls Signal Major Shift in Global Supply Chain
China’s government is moving to implement new export restrictions on drones and drone components, a decision that could significantly impact both commercial and military drone operations worldwide. The move appears targeted at disrupting supply chains for the United States and…
Hong Kong Police Push for Expanded Drone Operations Amid Privacy Concerns
Hong Kong’s law enforcement agencies are seeking regulatory changes that would significantly expand their drone capabilities, potentially ushering in more comprehensive aerial surveillance and AI-powered analysis. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung recently outlined plans to utilize drones for automated…
Amazon’s Prime Air: Progress Meets Reality in Drone Delivery
“I know this looks like science fiction,” Jeff Bezos declared on “60 Minutes” in December 2013, as he unveiled Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions. “It’s not.” The Amazon founder boldly predicted drone delivery would be a reality in “four, five years”…
Drone News: NDAA Senate Update, Drone Shooter Fined, Leaked Enterprise Controller, NJ Hysteria
We have three drone news stories for you this week: a Florida man who shot down a drone and was fined, leaked photos of what may be a new DJI Enterprise controller, and the New Jersey drone hysteria getting out…
Mystery Drone Reports in NJ Highlight Industry Challenges for Commercial Operators
Recent reports of unidentified drone activity in New Jersey are causing unnecessary concern and potentially damaging the commercial drone industry’s reputation, according to professional drone operators in the region. In a recent interview with News Nation’s Nicole Berlie, commercial drone…