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Oklahoma

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

Rafael SuárezJun 28

China

Drones Take Flight: Revolutionizing Animal Counting with Sky-High Tech!

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.

Rafael SuárezJun 26

Wildlife

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) and published in Current Biology, this discovery showcases the sophisticated social dynamics of these marine…

Haye KestelooJun 24

Search & Rescue

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 and Rescue teamed up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to host the first-ever Rocky…

Haye KestelooJun 9

DJI

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

Rafael SuárezMay 28

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DJI

DJI Air 3S Long Term Review – A Drone for Everyone

All footage at the beginning of this video was captured on the DJI Air 3S in full auto mode, with no color grading or correction applied. The Air 3S, equipped with a one-inch sensor, captures stunning footage when paired with its intelligent flight modes, making cinematic footage accessible to users of all skill levels. DJI…

Shawn Air PhotographyMay 7

Wisconsin

Drones Revolutionize Waterfowl Conservation in Wisconsin’s Wetlands

In a groundbreaking study, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Amanda Griswold has harnessed drone technology to redefine how scientists monitor waterfowl populations, offering a less invasive, more precise tool for preserving Wisconsin’s vital wetland ecosystems. Her research, supported by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation groups, reveals dron

Haye KestelooApr 25

Wildlife

Drone Captures Octopus Hitching Ride on World’s Fastest Shark in Stunning Ocean Discovery

In a groundbreaking marine observation, a research team off New Zealand’s northern coast used a drone to capture rare footage of an octopus clinging to a shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark species in the world. The unusual encounter, reportedly documented in the Hauraki Gulf during a December 2023 expedition, has left scientists baffled and…

Haye KestelooApr 20

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