Drone Industry

Explore the latest trends and insights in the Drone Industry, where innovation meets regulation. From cutting-edge technology to evolving policies like the FCC’s new exemptions, this tag keeps you informed on how changes impact manufacturers, retailers, and enthusiasts alike. Stay ahead with expert analysis that helps you navigate opportunities and challenges in this dynamic field.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro Crashes 8 Seconds After Takeoff: Why Even Flagship Drones Need Hover Tests

Laura Bennett Oct 21, 2025 0

Photo credit: Friend of DroneXL A DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI’s newest flagship drone, suffered catastrophic propeller failure just eight seconds into a hover test, crashing from approximately 10 feet and breaking an…

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When the Cloud Falters: What the AWS Outage Reveals About Drone Industry Dependencies

Ryan Collins Oct 21, 2025 0

“When a major cloud provider sneezes, the Internet catches a cold.” — Mike Chapple, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Notre Dame said in a CNBC interview A global AWS disruption highlights how deeply drone operations rely on cloud…

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MatrixSpace Secures $20M in Series B to Advance Portable AI Radar for Counter-Drone Use

Ryan Collins Oct 18, 2025 0

New funding underlines rising demand for compact, AI-enhanced counter-UAS systems MatrixSpace has closed a $20 million Series B funding round, pushing its total capital raised to $58 million to date. The Burlington, Massachusetts company…

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Taiwan’s New “T-Dome” Puts Counter-Drone Defense At Center Of China Deterrence Strategy

Laura Bennett Oct 17, 2025 0

Photo credit: Taiwan News Taiwan’s newly unveiled “T-Dome” air defense system places counter-drone capabilities at the heart of the island’s military modernization, responding to escalating Chinese drone incursions with…

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AI-Powered Police Drones Reach 1,500 US Departments As Landmark Privacy Lawsuit Tests Legal Limits

Laura Bennett Oct 14, 2025 0

Skydio X10 Drone Gets Major Upgrades: Enhanced Sensors, Safety Features, and Connectivity Police and sheriff’s departments across America have rapidly embraced AI-powered drones for everything from pursuits and…

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FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected?

Ryan Collins Oct 14, 2025 0

Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing…

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U.S. Army Scraps $1 Billion Tank, Bets On Consumer Drones After Experimental Brigade Triples Kill…

Laura Bennett Oct 11, 2025 0

Photo credit: U.S. Army / X Amazon Prime Deals: DJI Mini 4K for $239, DJI Neo for $159, Skyrover X1 FMC for $718! The U.S. Army is canceling billions of dollars in traditional weapons programs and replacing them with…

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Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians

Ryan Collins Oct 11, 2025 0

Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily…

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Surge in cUAS Procurement Highlights Heightened Focus on Airspace Awareness in Europe, Middle East

Ryan Collins Oct 9, 2025 0

image courtesy Fortem Technologies As drone-related disruptions mount across Europe, the spotlight on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) and airspace awareness technologies has grown more intense. A recent announcement from Fortem…

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French Photojournalist Antoni Lallican Killed By Russian Drone Strike In Ukraine

Laura Bennett Oct 6, 2025 0

Photo credit: Igor Sushko / X DJI Mavic 4 Pro with DJI RC 2 for $2,819 on Amazon! French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, 37, was killed by a Russian FPV drone attack while covering the war in eastern Ukraine on Friday,…

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