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DroneXL has teamed up with some of the biggest and most well-known drone YouTubers out there. You’ll definitely recognize names like Shawn from Air Photography, Billy Kyle, Ray from DC Rainmaker, Mike from Drone Supremacy, Jake Sloan, Greg from the Pilot Institute, and Russ from 51 Drones.
Drones Buzz Utah Skies to Zap Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
Listen up, drone lovers! While we’re out capturing epic sunset shots with our DJI Mavics, Utah’s got drones fighting a different kind of battle—one against those bloodsucking pests we all hate: mosquitoes. In Salt Lake City, the Mosquito Abatement District…
DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X5 Comparison
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, in today’s video, we’re going to be comparing the new DJI Osmo 360 against the Insta360 X5. Now, this is not going to be an overly technical video. I don’t want…
Draganfly Border Drones Fly 7 Hours, Lift 200 Lbs, & Scan Heartbeats for Southern Arizona Sheriff’s Office
Hello fellow drone pilots! Raise your hand if you’ve ever cursed that blinking battery icon just as the perfect light hits. Now, imagine your drone not just sipping juice, but guzzling gas like a lawnmower, flying longer than your average…
Military Clears Lifesaving Parachute Tech for Heavy Drones (Finally!)
Hey fellow drone pilots! Ever had that heart-stopping moment when your bird decides gravity is suddenly more appealing than flying? Maybe a motor glitched, a prop decided to take early retirement, or – let’s be honest – you pushed it…
Boya Magic – Transforming Wireless Mic
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So in today’s video, I have the Boya Magic microphone system for you. I know I’ve done quite a few microphones over the last couple of weeks, but this one is actually…
Woodward High School’s New Drone Program: Soaring to New Heights with UAS Training
Buckle up, drone enthusiasts! Woodward High School in Oklahoma is launching a game-changing aviation program that’s got our rotors spinning with excitement. Starting this school year, students can dive into a four-year aviation curriculum, choosing between a pilot pathway or…
North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes
Hold onto your stethoscopes, DroneXL readers, because North Dakota just pulled off a game-changing drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles (128 km) from Williston to Watford City in…
Dublin 15’s Drone Debate: Manna’s Deliveries Spark Mix of Cheers and Jeers
UPDATE: This article has been updated with new info on 07/10/2025 The skies over Dublin 15 are alive with drone deliveries—and a lively community debate! Manna Drones’ fast-food service, partnered with Deliveroo, has locals split: some love the quick drops…
Navy’s Skydweller Drone Soars for 73 Hours on Solar Power: A New Era for Maritime Surveillance
Hold onto your captain’s hat, DroneXL fans, because the U.S. Navy just flew a solar-powered drone for three days straight without landing! The Skydweller UAS, tested off Stennis, Mississippi, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, is a carbon-fiber giant with a…
V-BAT Drones Ace Coast Guard Tests: Ready to Rule the Seas
DroneXL readers, get ready to salute a new hero of the skies. The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) just aced its operational tests with the U.S. Coast Guard, earning a gold star and a ticket to patrol the seas aboard…
Drones Over Grand Rapids: Counting Cars to Solve a Parking Puzzle
DroneXL readers, picture this: a DJI Matrice 400 buzzing over downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, not filming a sunset, but counting cars in parking lots. According to Government Technology, the city is eyeing drones to study parking usage ahead of big…
Lithuania’s Sky Fortress: Ukrainian Drone Detection Tech Lands in 2026
DroneXL readers, get ready for a story that’s equal parts high-tech and high-stakes. Lithuania is gearing up to deploy Sky Fortress, a Ukrainian-developed acoustic drone detection system, starting in 2026 to bolster its airspace defenses. According to Defense Mirror, this…