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DJI Interview Reveals Section 1709’s ‘Trap Door’ Design Guarantees Ban
I’ve been covering DJI’s regulatory battles for years, and this might be the most revealing interview yet. DJI’s Head of Global Policy Adam Welsh sat down with YouTuber Faruk from iPhonedo to explain exactly why the December 23 deadline will…
Ohio’s DFR Gamble: Dublin’s DJI vs. Columbus’s Skydio
Two neighboring Ohio police departments made opposite bets on the drone equipment question dividing American law enforcement. With the FCC deadline just seven days away, their choices reveal what’s at stake for agencies that depend on this technology to save…
UK Drone Degree Creates Military Pipeline US Doesn’t Have
I’ve spent years watching the US government debate how to handle its “drone problem” – banning DJI, restricting airspace, creating regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, Britain just announced it’s doing something radically different: building an entire academic pipeline to train the next…
NDAA 2026: Local Police to Gain New Powers to Take Down Your Drone
We’ve tracked counter-drone legislation for years, but the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) changes everything for every drone pilot in America. The bill passed the House 312-112 on December 10 and awaits final Senate action this week before…
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…
DJI Osmo Action 6 – How To Easily Crop Square Aspect Video In DJI Mimo App
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. One of the most powerful new features on the DJI Osmo Action 6 is the ability to film in a perfectly square aspect ratio, and I want to show you exactly how…
US Army Europe crowns its Best Drone Warfighters
Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany turned into a buzzing hive of rotors and radio chatter from December 8 to 10, 2025, as ten teams squared off in the first ever U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Drone Warfighter Competition, as…
DJI Drones Save American Lives: Here’s The Proof Politicians Are Ignoring Before December 23
We have been reporting on the DJI ban for over a year, but today we are publishing something different: a comprehensive, documented record of American lives saved by the very drones that will be banned in nine days. DroneXL reader…
Drone Industry Faces Same Private Equity Trap Now Squeezing Volunteer Fire Departments
We have been reporting on how private equity and venture capital are reshaping the drone industry for years. Today, The New York Times published an investigation that exposes the identical playbook being used against volunteer fire departments, and the parallels…
Safer Skies Act Passes House: Local Police Can Now Take Down Drones At NFL Games
We’ve been reporting on stadium drone incidents for years, and Wednesday’s House vote changes everything for the 2026 World Cup and beyond. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safer Skies Act by a decisive 312-112 vote, authorizing state and…
Neo 2 FPV: Because Nothing Says Joy Like Flying At 30 MPH With A Tree Rushing To Your Face
Flying at 30 mph with a tree sprinting toward your face is a special kind of joy, the kind that reminds you you are alive, alert, and possibly about to make a very bad decision. After three weeks flying the…
Auterion Hybrid Drone Swarm Completes First Multi-Manufacturer Kill Chain in Historic Demo
We have been following Auterion’s rise from open-source software pioneer to battlefield powerhouse for years. This week, the drone company crossed a threshold that transforms drone warfare from concept to operational reality. For the first time ever, FPV and fixed-wing…