Drone Technology: Cutting-edge advancements in UAV hardware, software, sensors, AI, and propulsion systems shaping the future of unmanned aerial vehicles.
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields…
Today, I received some very exciting messages about the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Two little birds flew by and told me they had ‘certain information’ about the release date, 7 key features including camera lens specifications and the official price…
On March 17, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine‘s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities. Reported by the Kyiv Independent, this milestone underscores…
The recently released Netflix series Adolescence has captivated audiences and critics with its innovative one-shot filming technique, highlighted by a breathtaking drone sequence in episode two. Directed by Philip Barantini and starring Stephen Graham, the four-episode British crime drama has…
A research team from China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in Drone Technology, successfully flying a hexacopter UAV in temperatures as low as -32.8°F (-36°C) using an advanced lithium battery. Developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), a…
A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night, showcasing the growing importance of drones in Search and Rescue operations. The woman, who suffers from medical conditions impacting…
On Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is gearing up to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other services, a potential turning point for the U.S. Drone Industry. Speaking after touring…
While we are all waiting on the official specifications from the DJI Mavic 4, or at least a glimpse of an announcement on a webshop, my friend Mauro Tandoi gave me a heads up to check something interesting on Tiktok.…
New images of the ‘cancelled’ DJI RC Track revealed exciting specifications for DJI Airs 3S and DJI Mini 4 Pro users. The beacon will be backwards compatible to both drones with OcuSync 4.0 (Now O4). This is the last of…
Why would DJI cancel a leaked product weeks before launch? Short answer: some things happend, they decided to pull it, but will push it as a DJI Mavic 4 feature. In this series I’ll explain everything secret about the DJI…
In a pioneering study, researchers have leveraged drones to capture unprecedented footage of narwhals using their iconic tusks in surprising ways. Published in February 2025 in Frontiers in Marine Science and covered by The New York Times, this work reveals…
With the DJI Air 3S there was supposed to be a long awaited DJI RC Track coming out. But on launch day it wasn’t there. What happened? Why did DJI cancel it and when will it return? In a series…
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged Data Security risks, is now under scrutiny for a marketing campaign targeting law enforcement agencies. According to allegations from sources, including a Police sergeant…
Tiktok dropping loads of DJI leaks, a new exclusive front view image of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro here today and a lot of empty shells found in China. After almost two months of waiting in silence, the wheels are…
A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on learning to fly drones with a blend of technical guidance and humorous analogies. The comic-style…
As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia‘s technological advancements in drones…
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business…
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the Drone Industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
On March 3, 2025, the Drone Industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety and humanitarian good, passed away after a months-long battle with cancer. It is hard to…
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address…
Have you ever flown FPV (First Person View) drones? Flying fpv is the kind of activity that only the brave at heart can stand and will try to repeat after their first flight. Imagine being a normal human being with…
Exciting developments in the verification of rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro specifications. Some days ago my Chinese friend YueYue –who you all know by now– send me a video showing the screen of a DJI Mavic 4 Pro controller. The…
Amazon‘s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. This university town of approximately 125,000 residents has become ground zero for a showdown that…
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s Police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned…
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged Drone Technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over six hours in Rimrock, California. The operation, detailed in an official statement on X by…
A good Chinese friend of mine named YueYue got his hands on what appears to be the final product image of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The high resolution image of the upcoming DJI drone with dark grey background, displays…
An European retailer has leaked the DJI Dock 3 hours before it’s set to launch. Giving insight into its features as well as the two drones designed for the Dock 3, DJI Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD. DJI Dock 3…
On February 27, 2025, DJI unveiled its latest enterprise offering, the DJI Dock 3, marking the company’s first foray into a “Drone in a Box” system that can be mounted on vehicles. Paired with the new Matrice 4D and 4TD…
A breathtaking sight unfolded last Friday in Monterey Bay, California, when a whale-watching team stumbled upon a rare superpod of over 2,000 dolphins, an event partially documented using Drone Technology. Evan Brodsky, a boat captain and videographer with Monterey Bay…
Unusual Machines has landed a contract with Red Cat Holdings to supply motors for their drones, marking its debut partnership with a U.S. drone manufacturer. This development, detailed in the original press release, arrives as the U.S. Government ramps up…
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