Wildlife
Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.
Affordable 90mm Lens for DJI Inspire 3: Insane Parallax and Safety – Don’t Miss This Steal!
Imagine getting helicopter-like parallax on your DJI drone without the hassle—enter the awesome Viltrox 90mm, but here’s what you need to know before buying. The Viltrox 90mm for DJI DL, aka the DJI Inspire 3 and Ronin 4D, is out…
Drones Drop Mosquitoes to Save Hawaii’s Birds: A Conservation Game-Changer
DroneXL readers, get ready for a story that’s wilder than a DJI Mavic chasing a Hawaiian sunset. In Hawaii, drones are dropping mosquitoes from the skies—not to ruin your picnic, but to save endangered birds.A CNN report details how conservationists…
France Embraces Drone Shows for Bastille Day 2025 Amid Wildfire Concerns
French cities increasingly turn to drone light shows for Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, 2025, prioritizing environmental safety over traditional fireworks that risk sparking wildfires in drought-prone areas. This trend underscores France’s leadership in performance drone technology, with spectacular…
Build Your Own MicroPython Drone for Under $55: The Ultimate DIY Guide
Picture this: you’re chilling in your backyard, sipping a cold one, when a tiny drone you built with your own hands zips overhead at full speed. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, wake up, because the pyDrone from 01Studio makes…
International Aerial Photographer of the Year’s Breathtaking Drone Art
Picture yourself hovering above a volcanic crater, your DJI drone capturing a lava field shaped like a skull, or zooming over a frozen sea where swimmers bob like orange popsicles. That’s the kind of jaw-dropping magic that just crowned Joanna…
U.S. Army’s Laser Weapons Light Up Oklahoma: The Future of Drone Defense?
Drones are everywhere, and not all of them are friendly. Some are threats, and the U.S. Army’s got a new way to zap them out of the sky. At Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the Army recently tested its high-energy laser weapons,…
Drones Take Flight: Revolutionizing Animal Counting with Sky-High Tech!
Hey there, drone fans! Buckle up, because we’re diving into something I’m absolutely obsessed with: using drones to count and detect animals in the wild. This isn’t just cool tech—it’s a game-changer for farmers, ranchers, and conservationists. Imagine soaring over…
Drone Footage Uncovers Orcas Crafting Kelp Tools for Social Grooming
Drone technology has revealed a groundbreaking behavior in southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea, Washington, where these killer whales craft seaweed tools for grooming, a practice dubbed “allokelping.” Detailed in a study by the Centre for Whale Research (CWR)…
DJI Power 1000 Drops 30% in Amazon’s Early Deals, Enhancing Drone and Off-Grid Power Solutions
Amazon offers a 30% discount on the DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station, reducing its price from $999 to $699, saving buyers $300. This limited-time offer appeals to drone professionals, recreational pilots, and off-grid enthusiasts seeking reliable power for fieldwork,…
Keep Colorado Wild Pass Boosts Search and Rescue Drone Funding
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass is making waves in the drone community by channeling funds to enhance search and rescue (SAR) operations across the state, highlighted by a pioneering drone conference in Denver. On May 31, 2025, Douglas County Search…
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 X to show off their latest gadget: the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 3. This little bird, weighing a mere 33 grams (less…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro REVIEW – 6K Infinity Gimbal INSANITY!
DJI has done it again. The Mavic 4 Pro is here, and it’s not just an upgrade—it’s a complete overhaul of what a camera drone can be. Featuring an improved triple-camera system, a 360° rotating gimbal, a suite of smart…