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Black Hornet 3 Unleashed: US Army Adopts Nano-Drone for Covert Battlefield Insights
Nano-Drone news: The U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, fondly known as the “Big Red One,” recently took to Twitter to show off their latest gadget
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GHOST Drone: General Atomics’ Advanced Leap in Unmanned Aerial Technology
The GHOST drone introduces significant advancements in UAS design, starting with its hybrid-electric propulsion system. This technology combines
Department of Transportation
NV5 Secures $10M Drone Mapping Contract to Boost North Carolina Infrastructure
NV5, a leader in tech-enabled engineering solutions, has landed a two-year, $10 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to deliver advanced drone-based geospatial services, enhancing infrastructure planning statewide. This deal leverages unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to improve accuracy and efficiency in transportation projects, signaling a growing role for dr
Brazil
Haiti Deploys Explosive Drones to Combat Gang Violence in Port-au-Prince
On May 24, 2025, Haiti’s government launched a new offensive against gangs in Port-au-Prince, using lightweight drones equipped with explosives to target criminal strongholds, according to a detailed report from the WSJ. This marks a significant escalation in the Caribbean nation’s fight against gang-fueled violence that has destabilized its capital, raising both technological and ethical…
Department of Homeland Security
Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats
On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter hostile drones, highlighting growing safety risks at public events. In an interview with The Detroit News, Bouchard, alongside U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Bruce Township), emphasized the urgency of addressing mysterious…
NASA
NASA’S First Quadcopter to Explore Titan Targets Selk Crater
NASA’s Dragonfly mission, a car-sized quadcopter rotorcraft, is set to become the first UAV to explore another world, targeting Saturn’s moon Titan in a groundbreaking 2028 mission. Aiming to land near the 50-mile-wide Selk Crater, Dragonfly will investigate Titan’s organic-rich surface to uncover clues about the prebiotic chemistry that may have sparked life on Earth.…
DJI
DJI Osmo Nano Unveiled: FCC Filings Confirm New Compact Camera Launch Soon
DJI is preparing to launch the DJI Osmo Nano, a completely new compact camera, as revealed by recent FCC filings and insights from DroneXL’s in-house DJI specialist, Jasper Ellens. This innovative device, spotted in regulatory documents, marks DJI’s latest venture into the action camera market, targeting creators, athletes, and drone enthusiasts with a fresh design…
DJI
DJI Mini 5 Pro FCC Documents Reveal Upgraded Radio and Antenna System for Enhanced Range
Recent leaked photos have given the first in-depth glimpse of the DJI Mini 5 Pro's radio communication and antenna systems, presenting vital
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