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While they might seem like toys, a high-quality quadcopter is a serious investment, and an easy way to add production value to a film project, or get a unique view on the world for your travel vlog. We've flown plenty, and these are the best drones in our tests.
Casia G Ground-Based Surveillance System
Iris Automation announces the commercial availability of Casia G, a ground-based version of its detect and avoid (DAA) surveillance solution.
The Current Scoop on the Phoenix Ghost Drone
The U.S. Air Force plans to send 121 "Phoenix Ghost" drones to Ukrainian forces.
Drones Fight Deforestation
Drones are in the fight for planting new-growth forests.
Company Profile: Hot Wing Drones
Danny Jalbout started Hot Wing Drones—an aerial mapping company serving the agriculture, real estate, construction, insurance, and other industries—with a vision that automation technology would be as standard as the cell phone.
Cleo Robotics Cracks the Code for Ducted-Fan Drone Tech
The cute and aptly named Dronut X1 by Boston-based Cleo Robotics is the planet's first bi-rotor ducted drone.
New "Naked" GoPro Hero10 Black Bones Made for DIY FPV Pilots
The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) brigade of drone pilots has not gone unnoticed by GoPro.
Volunteer Ukrainian Drone Unit: "We Are All Soldiers Now"
Aerorozvidka, the volunteer Ukrainian drone unit founded by civilian IT experts, has been building custom drones and modifying consumer drones to deploy explosives against the invading Russian army.
Unnamed Pilot Takes Spectacular Flight Through Telsa Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg
An extremely talented—though unidentified—drone pilot recently captured some stunning footage at Telsa's Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany.
The Future of Power Line Inspection
Power lines are a crucial means for distributing electricity and other forms of energy, but they can also be a safety hazard. Drones are an innovative way to inspect power lines.
Telemetry Overlay: Data-Enabled Drone Video Can Tell the Whole Story and More
Most modern aerial vehicles that record video also record a stream of telemetry data—a flight log.
U.S. Sends 100 Kamikaze Drones to Ukraine
The U.S. is getting into the fight—with assistance at least—by sending Ukraine forces 100 Switchblade tactical unmanned aerial systems.
Beach Day for Drones Set for May 14 in San Diego
On May 14, 2022, drone hobbyists will gather to enjoy a day at the beach in Fiesta Island, San Diego, California.




