News
The News category delivers timely updates on drone technology, legislation, and industry developments affecting the US, EU, and Australian markets. Coverage includes regulatory changes, technological advances, and key events shaping the global drone ecosystem.
DJI Mini 5 Pro: Ten Key Features Enhancing Flight Safety and Imaging Performance
DJI Mini 5 Pro: Key Features and Settings for Enhanced Performance A drone filmmaker with five months of experience using the DJI Mini 5 Pro has highlighted ten often-overlooked features that can enhance both cinematic quality and safety…
GoPro’s New GP3 Chip Aims to Reinforce Its Position in the Action Camera Market
GoPro's Upcoming Camera Launch Recent activity on GoPro's website and social media suggests that the company may be preparing to launch a new camera. Traditionally, GoPro releases its updated action cameras in the fall, typically between…
ShadowBreak International Unveils “Flying Sword” Drone: A 450 Km/h Kinetic Projectile
ShadowBreak Intl Tests High-Speed Kinetic Drone Samuel Cardillo, CEO of ShadowBreak Intl and former CTO of RTFKT Studios, is publicly testing a high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) known as the "Flying Sword." This drone is designed to…
Swarmer’s IPO Rises 950% Amid Investor Confidence in Ukraine-Tested Drone Swarm Technology
Swarmer's IPO Surges Following Successful Combat Software Deployment Swarmer (SWMR), a company based in Austin, Texas, has experienced a remarkable initial public offering (IPO), with its shares rising approximately 950% from the initial…
Ukraine Revives $35–50 Billion Drone Deal in U.S. Discussions Amid Trump’s Stance on Kyiv…
Ukraine to Revive Drone Production Deal with U.S. Ukraine's negotiating team is set to revive discussions on a long-stalled drone production deal during a meeting with U.S. officials on Saturday, as confirmed by President Volodymyr…
Coordinated Drone Swarm Targets Barksdale Air Force Base, Key Nuclear Bomber Facility
Drone Incursions at Barksdale Air Force Base A confidential military briefing obtained by ABC News has revealed that what initially appeared to be a single drone sighting at Barksdale Air Force Base on March 9 was part of a coordinated…
AeroVironment Completes $200 Million Acquisition of ESAero
AeroVironment has announced the acquisition of Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million. This acquisition adds a certified aerospace prototyping and manufacturing operation to AeroVironment,…
FAA Discontinues Warning Letters for Unseen DHS TFR Violations Affecting Drone Pilots
FAA Strengthens Enforcement of DHS NOTAM The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has intensified enforcement of the controversial Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) FDC6-4375, which prohibits drone operations within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000…
DJI Suspends Operator’s Certificate Following Incident Involving Agricultural Drone Lift
DJI Revokes Agricultural Drone Pilot Certificate After Safety Violation In a recent incident in Fengjie County, Chongqing, an agricultural drone was misused to lift a person over 10 meters off the ground. The operator, identified only as…
FPV Pilot Repairs DJI Neo 2 Using Tape
FPV Pilot Innovates with DJI Neo 2 Modifications Tom Palmaers, a Belgian FPV pilot and tactical drone instructor, has gained recognition in the FPV community for his technical expertise and innovative modifications to commercial drones. His…