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…
I don’t usually make gimbal and Firmware Update videos for gimbals on this channel unless it’s something really impressive. Although it fits within the general realm of action cameras, and I use the DJI Pocket 3 quite a bit in…
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk Drone Incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
DJI, the global leader in civilian Drone Technology, has announced a significant update to its GEO (geofencing) system, marking a fundamental shift in how the company approaches airspace restrictions in the United States. The update, effective January 13, 2025, represents…
An independent investigation has revealed that Canada‘s women’s soccer coaching staff used drones to spy on New Zealand‘s practice sessions during the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by The Athletic. The Drone Incident In a shocking breach of sporting ethics,…
France has begun its first-ever delivery of loitering munitions to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Ukrainian military cooperation. The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) drones, developed by Delair and KNDS France, were reportedly rapidly transformed from demonstration models…
France is pushing forward with its air combat capabilities, announcing the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will serve as a wingman for its Rafale fighter jets. This move is part of a broader contract with Dassault…
Canada‘s women’s soccer team finds itself embroiled in controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a drone spying incident. According to a report by AP News, the team has been penalized and its coach suspended following the use of…
French authorities are grappling with a new security challenge as the 2024 Summer Olympics approach: unauthorized drones buzzing around Paris’s Olympic venues. According to a recent report from France 24, security forces are intercepting an average of six drones per…
French authorities have turned to Drone Technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The…
Disneyland Paris has soared to new heights, setting a Guinness World Records™ title for the “Largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors/drones” during Bastille Day celebrations. The feat involved an impressive 1,571 drones creating a giant tricolor…
The U.S. Marine Corps has enhanced its MQ-9 Reaper drones with a cutting-edge electronic warfare pod, significantly boosting their stealth capabilities. This upgrade marks a major advancement in Drone Technology, potentially changing the landscape of aerial surveillance and combat operations.…
According to a recent report from Axios, Bill Barr, the former U.S. Attorney General, has taken on an advisory role with military drone manufacturer Dzyne. This move comes after Dzyne’s acquisition of defense tech company High Point Aerotechnologies. The Age…
Gen. Pierre Schill Says Drone Countermeasures Are Being Developed French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill inspecting a Rapid Eagle anti-drone system at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris on June 19, 2024 The current advantage enjoyed by small…
The war in Ukraine has thrust long-range fires into the spotlight at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, France. As drones and rapid counter-battery fire prioritize artillery mobility for survival, the truck-mounted Caesar howitzer by KNDS France is expected to…
Counter-Terrorism Expert Warns of ‘Moderately High’ Probability In a concerning development, ISIS extremists have circulated “detailed” manuals for adapting drones to attack the upcoming Paris Olympics, according to Matt Mooney, a counter-terrorism expert who spoke to The National. Mooney, a…
Airbus has revealed a first concept model of an unmanned companion drone for the Eurofighter at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The so-called “Wingman” flies without a pilot and combines several advantages. According to Airbus, the German Air Force has…
French company EOS Technologie has unveiled its newest ‘kamikaze’ drone, the Veloce 330, capable of reaching speeds up to 248.55 mph. Commissioned by France‘s procurement agency, the drone reportedly traveled 31 miles in 16 minutes during its third phase of…
A Glimpse Into France’s Defense Dynamism In the quaint town of Limours, about 50 kilometers south of Paris, a groundbreaking shift is underway at a Thales-owned factory. Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe‘s awakened need for military modernization,…
Aerial Innovation on the Horizon for Cycling’s Premier Event In an intriguing twist to broadcasting, the Tour de France, cycling’s most prestigious race, may soon embrace Drone Technology to bring audiences closer to the action. France Télévisions, the giant behind…
Paris-based Preligens integrates drone footage into its AI algorithms for improved military threat detection Paris-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm Preligens is set to process drone footage for automatic threat detection, aiming to enhance the identification of military assets deployed by…
In a significant move to bolster Ukraine‘s defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, the French government has announced its commitment to supply Ukraine with 100 state-of-the-art drones by the upcoming summer season, reports The Kyiv Independent. This strategic…
A New Phase in French-Ukrainian Defense Collaboration In a significant escalation of military support, France has pledged to supply Ukraine with its latest kamikaze drones within the coming weeks, as announced by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. This move is…
A Leap Forward in Construction Technology In a significant development for the construction industry, Wingtra, a pioneer in mapping Drone Technology, has announced a landmark partnership with SITECH France, a frontrunner in digital construction and Trimble solutions. This collaboration marks…
85 Civilians Perish in Nigerian Army Drone Strike In a tragic turn of events, at least 85 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, lost their lives in a Nigerian army Drone Strike that mistakenly targeted a religious gathering in…
Photographers gathered in anticipation on the morning of October 12. In a remarkable scene, a drone flew prominently, with an airplane taking off in the background. But this wasn’t a mere coincidence. It was the grand finale of the European…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one concerns DJI leaks for the DJI Mini 4. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus in…
A recent landing at Nice Airport, France, might have been more eventful than anticipated. On August 18th, an Airbus A380-800, flying as flight EK77 from Dubai to Nice under Emirates Airlines, might’ve collided with a “large drone,” according to the…
Friday night’s friendly soccer game of the Matildas, Australia‘s women’s team, saw an unexpected aquatic show at the Docklands. More than a hundred drones, intended to light up the sky with messages of support, malfunctioned and took a nosedive into…
Bigger isn’t always better, but in the world of military drones, France’s latest airborne leviathan, the AAROK, is challenging that notion. Launched at the Paris Air Show, this titan of the skies reflects a seismic shift in Drone Technology, pushing…
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