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Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.
South Africa Investigates How Civilian Laser Sensors Ended Up in Russian Attack Drones
South African authorities are investigating how laser range finders manufactured by Pretoria-based Lightware Optoelectronics ended up in Russian Garpiya-A1 suicide drones attacking Ukraine. The discovery adds a new dimension to the growing problem of Western and civilian components being weaponized…
DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro Promo Shows Drone Footage from Prohibited National Parks and Tribal Lands
DJI just posted a promotional video showcasing its new Mavic 4 Pro capturing stunning landscapes across the American West—including drone footage from multiple locations where recreational and commercial drone flights are strictly prohibited or severely restricted. The video features imagery…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Gets Major Camera Update with In-Flight Focal Length Switching
DJI released a significant firmware update for the Mavic 4 Pro on September 25, 2025, introducing the ability to switch camera focal lengths during video recording—a feature that brings new creative flexibility to aerial cinematographers. The firmware version 01.00.0300 addresses…
DJI Unveils Mavic 3TA Enterprise Drone with Upgraded Thermal Tech
DJI has quietly launched the Mavic 3TA, an advanced thermal variant of its popular Mavic 3 Enterprise series, targeting professionals in search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and public safety. The drone, introduced in mid-September 2025 without fanfare, features enhanced thermal…
UK Drone Wars: Hunters and Saboteurs Clash in High-Tech Aerial Conflict
The long-standing battle between fox hunters and animal rights activists in the UK has escalated to the skies, with both sides deploying sophisticated drones in an increasingly high-tech conflict. A recent report from The Telegraph confirms that hunt saboteur groups…
High School Drone Team to Dazzle with 300-Drone Light Show
While most high school teams are practicing on the football field, a new kind of team in Washington’s Peninsula School District is practicing in the night sky. The district’s new Drone Drill Team is preparing to launch its inaugural public…
Quito’s Aerialoop is Pioneering Drone Logistics in Detroit
I have to admit, this story puts a huge smile on my face. A drone logistics company born right here in my adopted city of Quito, Ecuador, is now making waves in the heart of America’s automotive industry. Aerialoop, a…
DJI Thermal Drone Is Uncovering the Secret Lives of Australian Wildlife
In the dense, sprawling eucalyptus forests of Victoria, Australia, a hidden world of nocturnal animals comes alive after sunset. For scientists, studying these elusive creatures has always been a slow, difficult, and often inaccurate process. But now, as The Conversation…
Mississippi State University is Using Thermal Drones to Study Dolphins
For marine biologists, studying dolphins in their natural habitat has always been a massive challenge. Getting close enough to observe them without altering their behavior is incredibly difficult. Now, a researcher at Mississippi State University (MSU) is using a powerful…
Israel’s New G2 Drone is a Near-Silent Ghost
In the world of tactical reconnaissance, the holy grail has always been to see without being seen or heard. An Israeli company, Aero-Sentinel, has just unveiled a new drone that gets closer to that ideal than ever before. It’s called…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro WEIRDEST Accessory, BUT I LOVE IT!
Okay, I must admit this looks quite ridiculous, but trust me, there’s a good reason why this accessory even exists. So, in today’s video, I’ll show what can be done with this accessory called the Tilta Mavic 4 Pro handle…
This Hunter Used a DJI Thermal Drone to Uncover a Huge Secret About Deer
For generations, deer hunters have lived by a sacred rule: always play the wind. The belief that a mature buck’s movement is dictated by wind direction is the cornerstone of hunting strategy. But one man in Missouri, armed with a…