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How to make a drone light show with your students

Drone light shows are becoming more popular and offer a great career path for drone fans. And as it turns out, you could put on a drone light show in your own high school drone program. That’s via the Drone…

Elafonissi Beach, Crete – 2018

Elafonissi Beach, Crete – 2018 DJI -Phantom 3 pro The post Elafonissi Beach, Crete – 2018 appeared first on DRONESTAG.

German Navy Ends UMS Skeldar Helicopter Drone Project

In recent weeks, there has been repeated speculation in expert circles that the integration of helicopter drones on the German Navy’s corvettes is facing major problems. Now, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the project to deliver…

4th of July Sparks and Stripes Drone Show in Texas

The Sparks & Stripes celebration in Irving, Texas, featured a two-day event starting on July 3, 2024, with an evening of music, food, and a dazzling drone and fireworks show at Levy Event Plaza over Lake Carolyn. Sky Elements Drone…

Volz Servos to Supply Actuators for Airbus SIRTAP UAS

German actuator specialist Volz Servos GmbH has been awarded a contract by Airbus as supplier for the SIRTAP high-end tactical UAS. Volz will provide the Airbus SIRTAP drones with DA 26 actuators for the air conditioning system. “We are extremely…

Kratos Demos Valkyrie Drone Trolley Launch System

On July 2nd. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of the second of three Valkyrie launch methods: the Kratos Trolley Launch System (KTLS). The KTLS enables the Valkyrie to take off from traditional runways or straight…

Russia Unveils Aerostat-Based Anti-Drone Defense System

The Russian defense industry has introduced a new anti-drone defense system called Barrier, developed by the Russian company Pervyy Dirizhabl (First Dirigible). This system utilizes aerostat technology, commonly known as barrage balloons, to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). During a…

With Avinox Drive System, DJI takes flight…on two wheels

DJI, the undisputed leader in the civilian drone market, has surprised the tech world yet again. This time, however, their innovation takes a surprising turn – onto the open road. DJI unveiled the Avinox Drive System at Eurobike 2024, which…

Fireworks vs Drones for the 4th of July

Reviews are mixed and some municipalities are going back to fireworks. Some communities across the country have tried something different with their Fourth of July celebrations, drone shows instead of fireworks. While certain towns and cities are now taking the…

Belarus Unveils Iranian-Designed Drones in Military Parade

Iranian-designed Shahed-136 drones, known as Geran-2 in Russia, were showcased in Belarusian service for the first time during a military parade in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. The drones, which appear to have been designated as Kochevnik (Nomad) by Belarus,…

Rantizo Gets FAA Approval for Advanced Drone Operations

The largest drone spraying network in the country,  Rantizo, has achieved a significant milestone in drone operations with the approval of an amendment to Exemption No. 18929B, allowing Rantizo service hub operators to swarm up to 3 drones over 55…

Russia and China Partner on Developing a New Attack Drone

Russian and Chinese companies are said to be in the process of making Iranian replica drones for use in Ukraine. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the news reportedly comes from unnamed European officials “familiar with the matter.” According to them, the unnamed Chinese…

Brazilian Navy Issues Request for Quotation for Chinese Drones

On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian Naval Commission in Washington (CNBW), USA, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. Q2024-0074, aiming to select two Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the types Mavic 3 and Matrice. The deadline for submitting proposals…

Channel Fourth of July spirit with these drone light shows

The Fourth of July is synonymous with hot dogs, parades, and fireworks. But it’s on its way to becoming known as the day of drone light shows, too. Particularly given environmental and noise pollution concerns grow around fireworks (not to…

Italy Seizes Chinese Military Drones Heading to Libya

Italy has seized Chinese military drones disguised as wind turbines that were heading to Libya in violation of a U.N. embargo, Italian authorities said. Components making up the two drones were concealed in six containers sent on two container ships…

BAE Systems Gets UK Sting Ray Torpedo MLU Assessment Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued BAE Systems a four-year Sting Ray Mid Life Upgrade (SRMLU) Assessment Phase (AP) contract, valued at £60.1 million ($76 million), to fund development of the new Sting Ray Mod 2 lightweight torpedo design.…

DZYNE Technologies Acquires High Point Aerotechnologies

DZYNE Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of autonomous technologies including Group I-V UAS platforms, has announced the strategic acquisition of High Point Aerotechnologies, a global player in the design and manufacture of innovative air defense technologies focused on counter-uncrewed autonomous…

Tilt Shift Photography with Drones

Transforming Reality: Mastering the Miniature Effect with Tilt-Shift Photography and Drones by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Don’t miss Paul with co-pilots Terry and Samuel on the new Weekly Wings podcast! Drone news from the pilot perspective. Tilt-shift photography is…