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18 July 2025
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By DJI ViewPoints Team
Last December, the U.S. Congress passed the&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://viewpoints.dji.com/blog/u.s.-congress-finalizes-fy25-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa-without-countering-ccp-drones-act-heres-what-to-watch-for-in-2025?hsLang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025</a>. Among its provisions is a critical requirement: that a designated national security agency must conduct a risk assessment on drones manufactured in China by December 23, 2025.
We are now&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://viewpoints.dji.com/blog/six-months-to-the-ndaa-deadline-time-is-ticking-for-a-dji-audit?hsLang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">less than six months away</a>&nbsp;from this deadline.&nbsp;In March 2025, we penned a letter&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://dronedj.com/2025/04/04/dji-drone-ban-security-audit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">formally urging</a>&nbsp;relevant agencies to fulfill this obligation set out by Congress. We made clear then - as we do now - that we welcome the opportunity to participate in a rigorous, transparent, and fair audit. We believe our products will stand up to scrutiny because our security protections and data privacy controls are real, robust, and industry-leading.
Since the start of this year, there has been no formal indication that the mandated review process has started.&nbsp; However, on July 10th,&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://stefanik.house.gov/2025/7/stefanik-moolenaar-crawford-request-national-security-review-of-chinese-drone-manufacturers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a group of lawmakers</a>&nbsp;called on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to complete the review - but to do so within 30 days. While we welcome the news of the audit finally getting support,&nbsp;we are deeply concerned that such a short timeline risks undermining the integrity of the process&nbsp;altogether.
A credible assessment must allow time for evidence to be reviewed, and it must include meaningful opportunities for engagement, clarification, and responsible dialogue. We urge policymakers to uphold the intent of the law by ensuring that this review is transparent, grounded in evidence, and not rushed. Reconsidering the proposed timeline is essential to enable a more thorough review - one that builds trust and constructively addresses concerns.
Without a credible process, there is a real risk that new DJI drones would be prevented from entering the U.S. market &ndash;&nbsp;not because of any proven risk, but simply due to compressed timelines or politically motivated decisions.&nbsp;This would deprive thousands of businesses, public safety agencies, and everyday users of essential technology, disrupting operations, increasing costs, and limiting access to tools that support safety, productivity, and innovation.
We are already seeing consequences at the state-level. The 2025 state legislative sessions saw a wave of proposals and legislation aimed at restricting the use of DJI drones, based on the same unfounded and unproven allegations that make a proper federal review so important. These risk sidelining the most widely used, capable, cost-effective, and trusted drone technology in the country.
<h5>What&rsquo;s at Stake</h5>
Explore the map below to hear directly from public safety officials, farmers, and industry leaders across the U.S. who use DJI drones every day.&nbsp;These are real-world stories from communities already feeling the impact &ndash; and standing to lose even more.
According to recent surveys,&nbsp;2-in-3 businesses say they would shut down without access to drones manufactured in China.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s not just a statistic &ndash; it&rsquo;s a glaring red flag that removing DJI from the market is a bad idea. Banning or restricting DJI isn&rsquo;t simply a policy choice, it&rsquo;s a move that could send shockwaves through the economy, disrupt essential services, and strip away tools that thousands of professionals use every day to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
The consequences aren&rsquo;t just operational &ndash; they&rsquo;re financial. Public safety agencies, small businesses, and community services already operate on tight budgets. Forcing a switch to higher-cost alternatives would mean doing less with more &ndash; or worse, doing nothing at all.
<h5>Let&rsquo;s Protect Innovation, Not Ground It</h5>
At DJI, we remain committed to working with all stakeholders to address concerns while continuing to deliver technology that saves lives, enhances public safety, and drives economic and social progress.
But progress requires process, especially when the stakes include American workers, businesses, and first responders.&nbsp;
As the NDAA deadline approaches, we call on the U.S. government to complete the NDAA mandated audit in a fair, transparent, and evidence-based manner: before lives, jobs, and entire industries across the country are put at risk.
If this issue affects your work or community, now is the time to speak up. Visit&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="http://www.droneadvocacyalliance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.droneadvocacyalliance.com</a>&nbsp;to learn more and make your voice heard.
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Don’t Ground Innovation

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Photo courtesy University of Michigan
18 July 2025
A flight corridor for testing drones and electric aircraft will link the University of Michigan&rsquo;s one-of-a-kind autonomy research and proving ground facilities in Ann Arbor to Michigan Central&rsquo;s real-world, urban testbed and innovation district in Detroit.
Announced today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the roughly 40-mile research skyway will be the centerpiece of M-Air, a new public-private partnership U-M is launching for advanced air mobility. M-Air is to be part of the existing public-private partnership Mcity, which provides a connected and automated vehicle test facility under the U-M Transportation Research Institute.&nbsp;
The state of Michigan is providing $1 million in anchor support for M-Air as part of a broader advanced air mobility initiative.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The next frontier of mobility is moving from land to sky, where drones and electric aerial vehicles can transform how we move people and goods. Michigan Engineering&rsquo;s M-Air partnership will play an important role in propelling the state to national leadership in advanced aviation technology and developing the workforce we need to sustain it,&rdquo; said Karen Thole, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering and a professor of mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.&nbsp;
<h5>The M-Air Public-Private Partnership</h5>
M-Air will enable advanced air mobility researchers and companies to test their technologies in realistic environments, with a particular focus on beyond-line-of-sight operation of autonomous aircraft as well as battery powered aircraft that use vertical take off and landing (VTOLs), like helicopters. Current regulations restrict most drones to within the range a pilot can see unaided, which limits their usefulness. Both drones and electric VTOLs have been identified as national priorities in a recent White House&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/06/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-unleashes-american-drone-dominance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">executive order</a>.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It is an exciting time in aerospace with the confluence of electric powertrain, distributed-propulsion-enabled new aircraft designs and autonomous operation. There is an enormous cross-over of talent and technology between electric and automated vehicles and electric aircraft and drones,&rdquo; said Venkat Viswanathan, the director of M-Air and an associate professor of aerospace engineering.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Drones are already used in agriculture, insurance and infrastructure management, and as the tech stack matures, drones have the potential to be the cheapest, fastest way of transporting goods. M-Air will help solve technical problems and help answer regulatory questions that will enable advanced aircraft to fulfill their potential.&rdquo;
The effort is funded through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), with infrastructure support from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). It will be an expansion to the&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://mcity.umich.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mcity test facility</a>, which provides physical, remote, mixed-reality and fully simulated environments for testing connected and automated vehicles. In addition to building and managing ground testing facilities, Mcity will manage user access for the flight corridor in partnership with MDOT and Michigan Central.
&ldquo;MDOT continues to deliver on its mission to connect people and serve communities across all modes of transportation, and we are particularly excited to explore the safe integration of this novel aviation technology as one more mobility option for the citizens of Michigan,&rdquo; said Bryan Budds, director of the MDOT Office of Aeronautics. &ldquo;Additionally, we look forward to working with the University of Michigan and communities along the corridor to ensure the thoughtful deployment of this technology in the region.&rdquo;
<h5>M-Air Corridor and "Iron Bird"</h5>
M-Air&rsquo;s new &ldquo;iron bird&rdquo; testbed facilities will enable users to demonstrate the flight performance of new batteries and motors on the ground before trial runs in the air. The flight corridor will be outfitted with a drone traffic management system that meets national safety standards, enabling drones to share low-altitude airspace even beyond the operator&rsquo;s line of sight. It will also support swarm operations testing, with multiple drones working together on a shared objective.&nbsp;
The corridor will run through U-M Dearborn, providing access to the state-of-the-art facility to engineering faculty and students at a second U-M campus.
At its other end point,&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://michigancentral.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michigan Central</a>&nbsp;is a business incubator focused on advanced mobility, supporting start-ups and small businesses that may benefit from easy access to flight testing. It&rsquo;s also home to the&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://michigancentral.com/advanced-aerial-innovation-region/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Advanced Aerial Innovation Region</a>, which focuses on commercial drone development.
&ldquo;M-Air is Michigan&rsquo;s launchpad for the next wave of autonomous flight,&rdquo; said Ben Marchionna, chief innovation ecosystem officer at the MEDC. &ldquo;It gives researchers and founders a real-world airspace testbed to safely deploy, learn fast and get hardware ready to power Michigan&rsquo;s next generation of innovative industries. That&rsquo;s the &lsquo;Make It in Michigan&rsquo; promise: invent it, build it and grow it&mdash;without leaving the state.&rdquo;
One way that U-M intends to use M-Air is to help advance the Michigan Medicine&rsquo;s Survival Flight service, which transports patients and organs for transplant. Already, helicopters could benefit from drone detection systems to prevent collisions in case drones stray into the wrong airspace. And in the future, Survival Flight may use electric aircraft or smaller, lighter drones to transport organs and medicines.&nbsp;
&ldquo;As an air medical team, Survival Flight is proud to support the launch of M-Air, which strengthens Michigan&rsquo;s leadership in advanced mobility and supports a future where every second saved has the power to save a life. By enabling real-world testing of beyond-line-of-sight and VTOL capabilities, M-Air will help ensure drones are safely and effectively integrated into critical response operations,&rdquo; said Donna Robinson, director of Survival Flight.
Among its educational initiatives, M-Air will participate in the Perot Jain TechLab series, which enables students to collaborate with entrepreneurs. That&rsquo;s just one of the ways it will help incubate, attract and nurture aerospace startups and improve student experiential learning from K-12 to graduate education.
M-Air is currently finalizing its founding industry members. Members of M-Air will help guide the initial research directions as well as the construction of the testing facilities and corridor, identifying use cases and collaborating on grant proposals.
In addition to the $1 million from MEDC&rsquo;s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, U-M will contribute another $1 million.
Previously, the M-Air name belonged to a netted outdoor drone testing space near the aerospace engineering and robotics departments. That facility will now be called M-Air Net.

Michigan Launches M-Air Research Skyway

17 July 2025
There has been a fair amount of talk about David and Goliath-style asymmetric warfare as Ukraine's drone force has punished Russian invaders&mdash;and even more discussions have launched since the global surprise of the Ukrainian military's <a href="https://www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/when-a-mouse-annihilates-a-lion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operation Spider Web</a> that decimated Russian bombers on their own airfields.
It appears the United States fears it might be next&mdash;if a small, agile threat goes up against our expensive and woefully inadequate drone tech.&nbsp;
Happily, America is taking steps to improve its ability to wage drone wars. Our potential savior?
Ukraine.
It has been reported that President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky are drafting a significant deal that would bring combat-tested drones from the Ukraine to the U.S., in exchange for Kyiv purchasing American weapons. Sharing aerial technology is part of the accord, as well&mdash;although it seems we need them more than vice-versa.
&ldquo;If we had to go to war tomorrow, do we have what we need? No,&rdquo; said Trent Emeneker of the military&rsquo;s Defense Innovation Unit, in speaking with the New York Times about the U.S. drone-technology lag behind China and Russia. &ldquo;We all know the same thing. We aren&rsquo;t giving the American war fighter what they need to survive warfare today.&rdquo;
Zelensky has long attributed drones as the essential weaponry that has kept Russian invaders from victory for more than three years.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We will be ready to share our experience with America and other European partners,&ldquo; said Zelensky in an interview with The Post. "The people of America need this technology, and you need to have it in your arsenal. I think this is really a mega deal, a win-win, as they say."&nbsp;
The potential deal has arisen at a critical time for America. At a Defense Department testing camp in Alaska this June, U.S. soliders failed miserably at shooting down prototype drones and tech foul ups were also reported.
&ldquo;We were brought here to rebuild the military and match capabilities to the threats of today,&rdquo; said U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a Pentagon memo. &ldquo;So while our adversaries have produced millions of cheap drones before us, we were mired in bureaucratic red tape. Not anymore.&rdquo;
<h5>Ukraine/USA Drone Tech "Mega Deal" Considered</h5>
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U.S. Drone Warfare Tech Doesn't Have What It Takes

16 July 2025
Drones are making headlines not just for their innovation but for their role in warfare, it&rsquo;s easy to forget the power they hold (good and bad). Around the world drones have been weaponized in conflict zones, used in assassinations, espionage, and attacks. While this narrative unfolds in battlefields there is also responsibility, restraint, and regulation.
<a href="https://altomaxx.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Altomaxx Technologies</a> believes civil drone regulation is one of the most important safeguards. Far from being just an operational framework, drone regulations form a global firewall that separates ethical and constructive use from drone warfare. Altomaxx is proud to be part of the solution.
Unmanned aircraft systems have evolved from tools of novelty to indispensable assets across industries in uses like mapping coastlines, inspecting infrastructure, monitoring crops, and responding to natural disasters. This technology has also been repurposed for darker ends. From Ukraine to the Middle East, drones have become mainstream on modern battlefields. They are armed with explosives or surveillance equipment, inexpensive consumer drones are converted into tools of war, often with devastating consequences.
In the absence of oversight, unregistered drones can be used on the battlefield. In 2018, a drone carrying explosives was used in an assassination attempt on a national leader in Venezuela. In 2023, international agencies reported a rise in drone-led strikes on power stations, hospitals, and schools in active conflict zones.
<h5>Why Regulation Matters More Than Ever</h5>
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Regulations enable airspace security. Civil aviation regulators can designate no fly zones, enforce remote IDs, and respond to unauthorized flights, protecting public spaces and sensitive sites. They differentiate good actors from bad. In a world where drone technology is accessible to almost anyone, regulation becomes the way we identify who is operating responsibly and who isn&rsquo;t.
Altomaxx works to promote, implement, and support this layer of global safety. We help verify and support companies who want to build a reputable image and support the need to increase legislation.
<h5>Civil vs. Combat</h5>
Civil drone operators often face the challenge of public perception. When drones make headlines for bombings or spying, it&rsquo;s easy to forget their humanitarian values like delivering medicine, inspecting powerlines, or surveying fire damage.
Altomaxx certifies for international standards like ISO 21384-3:2023 Unmanned Aircraft System Operations, which lays out the requirements for safe, professional drone operations. ISO 21384-3 covers everything from risk management to data safety to maintenance. By complying with standards like these, drone operators can not only prove they&rsquo;re acting ethically they can build trust with governments, the public, and international partners.
As the first company in the world certified to ISO 21384-3, Altomaxx has been at the forefront of safe, compliant drone operations. Our work spans industries and continents but keeps the same goal. Protecting people and increasing operational safety.
<h5>Our Services Include</h5>
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Compliance Auditing &ndash; Verifying drone operators to become certified under international standards.
Operational Risk Management &ndash; Reviewing procedures and safety cases that reduce airspace, ground, and data risks.
Training &ndash; Educating teams and organizations in regulatory requirements, and system integrity.
We&rsquo;ve worked with national aviation authorities, private contractors, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the standards are appropriate and relevant. Governments are catching on. Countries around the world are tightening drone laws, implementing remote identification systems and making ISO standards part of national regulatory frameworks.
Regulation only works when there are leaders willing to embrace it. That&rsquo;s why Altomaxx is training and certifying operators of all sizes. Operators with one drone or one hundred, they can adopt certified, standardized approaches that align with evolving expectations. The European Union&rsquo;s UAS regulatory framework, the FAA&rsquo;s Part 107 and Transport Canada&rsquo;s RPAS rules reflect this trend. Drones are no longer a fringe technology but a mainstream tool with global implications.
We need to draw the line clearly between responsible use and reckless deployment. Regulations are the line. Certification is the proof. Altomaxx is your partner in making it happen.

Drone Regulations Are Safeguarding the World.

16 July 2025
As combat drones transform the global battlefield, Campus Guardian Angel&mdash;an Austin, Texas-based startup&mdash;is proving drones also can be protectors, specifically for children facing deadly and terrifying "active shooter" situations in their schools.
"What we're trying to provide is that layer that can get there within seconds to be able to get the assailant doing anything except shooting children," said Campus Guardian Angel Chief Tactical Officer Bill King.
The sentinel-like drones can be stored at schools all year, waiting to spring into action if a threat arises. Each Campus Guardian Angel drone has a camera, window-shattering metal tips, and a modified paintball gun deployed to fire pepper rounds. The drone can also zoom up to 100 mph and ram an assailant&mdash;hopefully with enough force to incapacitate them until law enforcement can rush in and apprehend the shooter.
Drones can also be "stupidly brave" and confront someone firing off rounds.
"If we get shot, we don't care, we're just a lump of plastic," said Campus Guardian Angel CEO Justin Marston.
The company claims the majority of school-shooting victims are injured or killed within two minutes. The Campus Guardian Angel system is allegedly designed to challenge shooters within approximately 15 seconds. Once an attacker is quickly "engaged," a dispatch center can provide first responders with critical location information and threat assessments via two-way speakers on the drones.
Texas recently approved a $8.5 billion funding package for its public schools, and $430 million was earmarked for school safety&mdash;a great relief for school children and an opportunity for innovative drone companies such as Campus Guardian Angel.
"I have never seen anything like this before," said State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) on seeing a demostration of Campus Guardian Angel in action. "I think it's cutting technology that needs to be considered by every school district in the state of Texas."
<h5>See the Drone "Sentries" in Action</h5>
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Drones May Stop School Shootings

14 July 2025
&ldquo;Europeans can no longer move about comfortably in their own countries,&rdquo; said former Iranian senior judiciary official&nbsp; Mohammad Javad Larijani, who was also an adviser to the Supreme Leader. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s entirely possible that in the near future, five drones could strike a European city.&rdquo;
As Iran continues to battle European pressure over the country's nuclear program, frustration and threats from the Iranian government appear to be on the rise.
In addition, actions&mdash;such as Iran's expelling of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors due to fears they provided the U.S. and Israel with nuclear facilities intel&mdash;have refueled paranoia and retribution strategies.
&ldquo;The United States and Israel know that if they strike again, our response will be heavier and more unexpected," threatened Larijani. &ldquo;The enemy can no longer rely on its old methods. This time, we will not be surprised."
Quite boldly, Larijani also stated that President Trump could be in the crosshairs of a drone-deployed assassination attempt.
&ldquo;Trump supporting Israel's war on Iran means he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago,&rdquo; said Larijani. &ldquo;As he lies there with his stomach to the sun, a small drone might hit him in the navel. It&rsquo;s very simple.&rdquo;
<h5 class="CustomPortableTextComponents-module-scss-module__MwAzyW__paragraph">Drones Add Muscle to Iranian Threats?</h5>
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Iran Warns Its Drones Could Strike Europe

14 July 2025
<a href="https://sentrycs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sentrycs</a>, a global leader in protocol-manipulation-based counter-drone technology, also known as Cyber over RF, announced today the release of Version 6.0 of its software suite. Developed in close coordination with operational teams in the field, this release brings significant upgrades across detection, mitigation, and the user interface. It addresses the growing need to protect wide and infrastructure-limited areas from unauthorized drone activity.
A key advancement in the new version is the extension of the system&rsquo;s mitigation range to a 10-kilometer diameter, to support existing customers with broader protection operations, including extended border protection, where expansion in both detection and mitigation range plays a critical role. This enhancement is combined with full 360-degree coverage from a single sensor, &nbsp;significantly reducing the number of sensors required in the field. It enables more efficient, cost-effective deployment across large and complex environments.
Another major milestone is Sentrycs&rsquo; support for DJI drones using the OcuSync 4.0 protocol. This includes advanced drone models such as the DJI Air 3, Mini 4 Pro, and Matrice 4. These drones are widely recognized for their sophisticated communication capabilities and maneuverability. With version 6.0, Sentrycs enables not only detection and mitigation but complete protocol-level takeover.
The new software version also introduces an enhanced command-and-control interface. The updated C2 experience is more intuitive, faster, and visually streamlined, helping operators manage threats with greater speed and situational awareness, while simplifying workflows during critical missions. Additional upgrades include improved signal processing through software that allows the system to accurately track and identify drones even in noisy or low-signal environments, as well as new predictive timing algorithms that ensure stable communication with distant drones. These enhancements are delivered entirely through software, with no need for hardware modifications.
&ldquo;Version 6.0 reflects Sentrycs&rsquo; agile development model&mdash;driven by ongoing dialogue with our customers in the field. Each feature addresses a specific operational challenge, from securing remote borders to countering the newest commercial drones. The result is a flexible, future-ready system that delivers actionable capabilities where and when they&rsquo;re most needed&rdquo;, said Rotem Epelbaum, VP Development at Sentrycs.
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Unlike conventional C-UAS solutions that rely on a multi-layered approach to detection, where multiple technologies are used, such as Electro-Optics, Radars, and Radio Frequency (RF) scanners and fuse together data from these different sources to identify a drone, Sentrycs&rsquo; technology understands the communication signals between drones and their operators at the bit level, and extracts key insights from the data layer.&nbsp;Within a matter of seconds, it passively identifies the drone down to the serial number, allowing for faster, more precise mitigation. This data analysis also delivers advanced situational awareness, including the ability to estimate the operator&rsquo;s location.
Already operational in over 20 countries across six continents, Sentrycs&rsquo; solutions protect critical infrastructure, military bases, borders, and law enforcement agencies worldwide. The company&rsquo;s unique approach&mdash;based on protocol manipulation&mdash;delivers simple-to-operate, proven, reliable, and lawful results in even the most complex threat environments.
<h5>About Sentrycs</h5>
Sentrycs is a technology leader in counter-drone solutions, supported by innovative Protocol Manipulation, often referred to as Cyber over RF technology. Sentrycs' simple, effective, and field-proven solutions are designed to passively detect, track, identify, and, where necessary, mitigate unauthorized drones. It is custom-built for various environments, including airports, borders, prisons, critical infrastructure, and mass events. Founded in 2017, Sentrycs has offices in Israel and the US, serving customers worldwide. By combining its innovative technology and its expertise in global drone environments, Sentrycs is leading the way toward a safer and more secure drone-driven future.

Sentrycs Unveils Version 6.0 Counter-Drone Software

By The Infinity Experience.
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Imagine standing on a cliff in the Caribbean, your drone buzzing through the salty air as it captures sweeping shots of turquoise waters and lush green hills. Now, imagine getting there on a luxury adults-only cruise where everything is taken care of&mdash;food, entertainment, spa treatments, and now, even drone flying.
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That&rsquo;s what we experienced in March 2025, The Infinity Experience hosted their first-ever Drone Cruisein the Caribbean aboard Virgin Voyages. It was a 10-night journey through the islands, visiting seven exotic locations. In six of those destinations, drone flying was permitted&mdash;and encouraged!
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Participants were able to capture breathtaking landscapes, ocean views, and cultural landmarks from above, building unforgettable footage and experiences. And all of this was done with the full support of cruise staff, local port authorities, and a carefully planned itinerary that kept everything legal and seamless.
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Yes, you read that right: a Drone Cruise.
This isn&rsquo;t science fiction&mdash;it&rsquo;s a real, one-of-a-kind experience offered by The Infinity Experience in partnership with Virgin Voyages. It&rsquo;s the perfect getaway for drone enthusiasts, photographers, adventurers, and travel lovers looking to explore beautiful places with their drones&hellip; all while cruising in high style. And if you aren&rsquo;t a drone enthusiast there are plenty of options to keep you entertained.
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So how did this unique idea come about? And what can you expect if you decide to join the next one? Let&rsquo;s break it down.
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What is a Drone Cruise?
At its core, a Drone Cruise is exactly what it sounds like&mdash;a cruise that welcomes drones onboard and offers travelers the opportunity to fly them legally and safely at various port destinations.
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Now, following the overwhelming success of that inaugural journey, the team is at it again&mdash;with a brand-new cruise set for September 2026, this time sailing through one of the most photogenic regions in North America during the most colorful season of the year.
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Next Stop: New England &amp; Canada September 19-27 2026
The upcoming Drone Cruise will depart from New York City and head north to Halifax, Nova Scotia, passing through scenic ports in New England and the Canadian Maritimes. This 8-night adventure will take place during fall foliage season, offering vibrant views of reds, oranges, and golds as nature puts on its most dazzling show.
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For drone pilots, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture autumn&rsquo;s beauty from the air&mdash;think coastal cliffs draped in fall color, charming seaside towns, and historic lighthouses framed by golden trees. If you love photography, travel, or flying your drone in new places, this is about as good as it gets.
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Attend the Virtual Cruise Night &ndash; July 23, 2025
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Curious to learn more? You&rsquo;re in luck.
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Virgin Voyages and The Infinity Experience are hosting a Virtual Cruise Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 via Zoom. This is your chance to get all your questions answered, meet some of the people behind this innovative trip, and hear directly from Virgin Voyages management about what to expect onboard and at the ports.
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You&rsquo;ll even get a $50 Bar Tab bonus from Virgin Voyages just for signing up and placing a deposit after attending the event!
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To register for the Virtual Cruise Night, use the QR code included in this article and fill out the registration page. Be sure to include &ldquo;The Droning Company&rdquo; or &ldquo;TDC&rdquo; as your invitation source.
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There is no cost to attend the Zoom event&mdash;just a lot of valuable info and inspiration.
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What It&rsquo;s Like Onboard a Drone Cruise
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You might be wondering: how exactly does this work? Are drones even allowed on cruise ships?
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Surprisingly, the process is smooth and simple. On the last cruise, participants were greeted at boarding and given VIP-style treatment. They skipped the long lines and were personally escorted through check-in.
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Rather than carrying full drone kits onboard, passengers checked in only their drones&mdash;no batteries or controllers were needed at that point. At each port where drone flying was permitted, the security team returned each person&rsquo;s drone quickly and efficiently, making it easy to go explore and fly.
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Why Choose Virgin Voyages?
The cruise line partner for this adventure is no accident. Virgin Voyages has made waves in the travel industry by offering a completely fresh, adult-only and cheeky experience at sea.
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Here&rsquo;s what makes Virgin so different:
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<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Adults-Only Environment</li>
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Everyone onboard is 18+, creating a relaxed, stylish atmosphere without kids or traditional family programming. It&rsquo;s perfect for drone pilots who want to focus on creativity, connection, and exploration.
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<ol start="2">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> No Buffets, No Main Dining Room&mdash;Just 20 different eateries.</li>
</ol>
Instead of mass-market cruise food, Virgin offers 20+ distinct eateries, all included in your fare. Dine on Korean BBQ, upscale Italian, vegan delights, the ultimate steak house or comfort food classics&mdash;no extra charge. No stuffy formal nights. (Reservations are required for the specialty resturaunts.) Just eat when you&rsquo;re hungry and explore flavors along the way even take a binto box to your refrigerator in your cabin for later.
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<ol start="3">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Entertainment That Breaks the Mold</li>
</ol>
Forget the usual cruise musicals. Virgin features immersive cabaret shows, themed parties, Scarlet Night celebrations where the entire ship is all dressed in their red finery, and Red Room performances that push boundaries. There&rsquo;s even an onboard tattoo parlor for the adventurous. (Make reservations early)
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<ol start="4">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Focus on Wellness</li>
</ol>
With complimentary group fitness classes, outdoor workout spaces, a state-of-the-art gym, and a luxurious spa, Virgin takes your well-being seriously and does not allow any plastic on board.
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<ol start="5">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> All-Inclusive Feel</li>
</ol>
They call it &ldquo;$1,000 Always Included Luxury,&rdquo; and for good reason. Your fare covers dining, basic Wi-Fi, all gratuities, group fitness, and all regular coffee, teas and soft drinks. It&rsquo;s the cruise experience reimagined for adults who want quality without nickel-and-diming.
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<ol start="6">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Cool, Tech-Forward Cabins</li>
</ol>
Rooms are designed with modern travelers in mind&mdash;clean lines, mood lighting all controlled by the ipad in your cabin. Sea Terrace rooms even include a red hammock on the balcony&mdash;ideal for stargazing or napping between drone flights.
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Meet the Team Behind the Experience
The brains behind this unique Drone Cruise are Audrey and Bob Dempsey.
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Audrey leads The Infinity Experience, a boutique travel agency that has been organizing group cruises for nearly a decade. She&rsquo;s known for going the extra mile and making every traveler feel like family.
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Her husband, Bob Dempsey, is a seasoned drone pilot and founder of the popular Facebook group and YouTube channel Old Farts with Drones&reg;&mdash;a fun and supportive community for drone enthusiasts around the world.
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Together, Audrey and Bob are also the organizers of the annual Vegas Drone Meetup, a major event happening again on November 7&ndash;9, 2025. Last year&rsquo;s meetup drew many pilots, influencers, and brands. This year&rsquo;s promises to be even bigger.
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So, whether you&rsquo;re a drone pilot looking to travel, a cruiser who loves gadgets, or just someone seeking a truly different kind of vacation&mdash;you&rsquo;re in very good hands with the Dempseys.
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How to Join
Want to learn more and potentially join the 2026 Drone Cruise?
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Here&rsquo;s what to do next:
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<ol>
<li>Scan the QR Code in this article for the Virtual Cruise Night on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.</li>
</ol>
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<ol start="2">
<li>Register early, and make sure to write &ldquo;The Droning Company&rdquo; or &ldquo;TDC&rdquo; as your invitation code.</li>
</ol>
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<li>Attend the Zoom meeting, ask your questions, and get all the details you need to decide.</li>
</ol>
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<ol start="4">
<li>Reserve your spot early for a special 10% discount on your Sea Terrace and enjoy a $50 Bar Tab credit when you book your cabin because you attended this virtual cruise night.</li>
</ol>
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<ol start="5">
<li>Reach out to Audrey Dempsey directly at 702-592-2454 to create your booking.</li>
</ol>
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Final Thoughts
The idea of a &ldquo;Drone Cruise&rdquo; might have sounded wild a few years ago&mdash;but now, it&rsquo;s a real, curated, luxury experience available to those who want to blend their love for flight, photography, and travel.
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With professional handling, legal flying opportunities, and a community of like-minded explorers, the 2026 Drone Cruise to New England and Canada is shaping up to be a standout experience for drone enthusiasts around the world.
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So&hellip; ready for takeoff?
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Cruising with a Twist: The 2026 Drone Cruise

10 July 2025
In just 12-minutes and 48-seconds, <a href="https://botlabdynamics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BotLab Dynamics</a> &mdash; with a fleet of 5,500 drones &mdash; captured five Guinness World Records at the 2024 Amaravati Drone Summit in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Today, we are taking a look back at BotLab's achievement.
First, let's review those five awards...
Largest Aerial Display of a Vehicle Formed by Multirotors/Drones
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Largest Aerial Landmark Display Formed by Multirotors/Drones
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Largest Aerial Display of a Planet Formed by Multirotors/Drones
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 Largest Aerial Logo Display Formed by Multirotors/Drones
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Largest Aerial Image of a Flag Formed by Multirotors/Drones
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<h5>A Proud Moment for India</h5>
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What made this achievement even more significant is that all the drones used in the show were entirely designed and manufactured in India. This isn&rsquo;t just a technological milestone, it&rsquo;s a symbol of the incredible potential within our country, our people, and our ideas.
None of this would have been possible without the tireless efforts of the BotLab team. A total of 150 passionate individuals from various departments worked day and night to bring this vision to life. From engineers and designers to technicians and project managers, every single person played an integral role in making this event a success.
What makes this achievement even more special is that this was a shared dream, a dream that we nurtured, overcame challenges for, and ultimately turned into reality. To see it all come together and receive global recognition is both humbling and inspiring.
This moment wasn&rsquo;t just about breaking records, it was about showing the world the extraordinary things India can achieve when innovation, collaboration, and determination unite. We are proud to have represented our country on the global stage, and this accomplishment serves as a reminder of the growing strength of India&rsquo;s technology, manufacturing, and innovation sectors.
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<h5>See the Record Breaking Show</h5>
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Rewind: BotLab Dynamics Sets Five World Records in 2024

09 July 2025
<a href="https://robotican.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robotican</a>, a leading Israeli pioneer in the development of autonomous robotic and drone technologies, proudly announces the successful delivery of dozens of <a href="https://robotican.net/rooster/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ROOSTER</a> hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams.
These deliveries represent a significant operational milestone for Robotican&rsquo;s flagship system. Building on this momentum, the ROOSTER has recently secured official NATO registration, reinforcing its status as a trusted solution that meets the requirements and standards of NATO military forces.
The ROOSTER is a compact, hybrid tactical drone that merges aerial agility with robotic ground mobility, making it uniquely suited for indoor, subterranean, and GPS-denied environments. Its ability to rapidly shift between flying and rolling allows for energy-efficient operation in complex and confined spaces. The integrated protective cage enables a unique robotic rolling capability, allowing the ROOSTER to maneuver across challenging terrains and access confined areas that are inaccessible to conventional drones. The system is capable of extended missions, with a typical 90 minutes of overall active operation and up to 5 hours in standby mode. It features robust MESH communication that enables up to three ROOSTER units to work together as a team&mdash;even in environments with no external communication. The Rooster is equipped with a built-in day/night IR sensitivity camera and visible/IR illuminators.
Designed for flexibility, the ROOSTER supports a range of swappable sensor payloads, including thermal imager, oxygen and radiation detectors. These capabilities make it ideal for a wide range of missions, including tactical reconnaissance, urban search &amp; rescue, hazardous materials response and industrial safety inspections. Lightweight, rugged, and operable by a single user, the system can be deployed quickly from a tactical backpack, offering forces immediate situational awareness with minimal exposure.
&ldquo;The ROOSTER was developed as a strategic response to the growing need for precise intelligence in challenging environments where access is limited and situational awareness is critical&rdquo; said Hagai Balshai, CEO of Robotican. &ldquo;By enabling forces to gather critical data before operational breach, it significantly reduces risk and enhances mission planning. Its adoption by the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Home Front Command, alongside elite European &amp; US
Special Operation Forcess, reflects its field-proven value. NATO registration further positions the ROOSTER as a trusted asset for allied operations in the modern battlespace.&rdquo;
<h5>About Robotican</h5>
Founded in 2013, Robotican is a leading Israeli pioneer in the field of advanced autonomous robotic systems for aerial, ground and C-UAS systems. The company combines academic expertise with real-world operational insight to deliver reliable, mission-ready solutions for defense, homeland security, and commercial global partners.
<h5>Meet ROOSTER</h5>
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