Miscellaneous

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.

Cruising with a Twist: The 2026 Drone Cruise

Yes, you read that right: a Drone Cruise. This isn’t science fiction, it’s a real, one-of-a-kind experience offered by The Infinity Experience in partnership with Virgin Voyages.

DIDIOK MAKINGS: Revolutionizing Water Rescue with the TY-3R Intelligent Drone

Life saving water rescue drone

Mosquito-killing drone fights disease in Southern California

Last year's heavy winter rains have caused spike in mosquito population.

The Droning Company Sweepstakes: Win an Aquiline Spartacus Hurricane Drone

One winner! Deadline July 30, 2023. No purchase required.

Tom Brady Takes Down Drone with Perfect Pass

Drone defense measures haven't anticipated football legend's spirals.

Tyto Robotics Pursues Bigger and Better Motor/Propeller Testing

Flight Stand 150 is the world’s largest off-the-shelf thrust stand for motor and propeller testing.

Biz Development: Scattering Ashes by Drone

A former RAF pilot—and one of our own—enhance funeral services.

Alligator Proves to be an Excellent Defender Against Drone "Invasion"

Alligator takes down a drone.

Drone Captures 7,676 Guitarists Setting a Guinness World Record

Europe's gargantuan annual guitar festival in Wroclaw Poland got a pretty awesome gift for its 20th anniversary concert—a Guinness World Record for Largest Guitar Ensemble.

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.

A Drone's Eye View of City Destruction From Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Drone footage of a section of the town of Borodyanka—just 37 miles from Kyiv—from August 2021 and March 2022 show how explosions from the Russian invasion of Ukraine have destroyed the landscape.

Day and Night: Drone Footage of Santiago Chile

My daughter Sophia Stormy, who lives in Santiago, Chile with her mother, was just nine years old at the time, and on one of my visits to see her, we went to the roof of their apartment to fly the drone over the city to get some footage.