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The Air Force’s fighter drone gets its proper designation, YFQ-42A

It’s always a big moment for an aircraft development program to get a formal designation. This means the program is progressing through the development and potential acquisition process well; however, there are still more decision points before an unmanned fighter jet takes to the skies alongside its manned counterparts.

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DJI Mic Mini vs Mic 2: Which one is right for you?

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It shouldn’t come as a shock to you that DJI is more than just a drone company. They have released some of the most used tools for creatives, from gimbals and cameras to even portable power banks. One of its top products outside of drones, the DJI Mic, has two versions: the Mic Mini and Mic 2. Which is the best option for you to purchase?

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Proof you don’t need the latest and greatest to take fantastic drone photos

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With all the talk about what drones DJI will be releasing in 2025, plenty of us are probably looking at our bank accounts trying to figure out how we’ll afford a Mavic 4 Pro or Mini 5 this year. However, it’s important to remember every so often that it’s the skill of the pilot, not the drone, that makes for great drone shots.

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How the US Army is learning from drone warfare in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been going on for four years now, and just as the Spanish Civil War was a testing ground for tactics eventually used in World War II, Russia’s invasion has served as a testing ground for how drones will play a role in potential future wars (that we hope never happen). The U.S. Army has already begun taking notes and implementing changes to its brigade structures.

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Graffiti tagging might meet its match with Aquiline Drones’ new nationwide campaign

Connecticut-based Aquiline Drones is launching a new nationwide campaign to support cities struggling with graffiti tagging. After developing the solution with the Washington State Department of Transportation, it’s time to take its paint-spraying drones to the market to “Make America Clean Again.”

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Heavy drones could be the future of delivery services for the US Navy

As larger heavy-lift VTOL UAV technology evolves, it’s becoming more and more likely that the US Navy will be at the forefront of drone use of this size in real-world applications, reducing costs to taxpayers and decreasing the risk to service members needed to transport supplies between ships and shore.

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Will DJI’s next generation drones be available in the US?

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For the last year, we’ve been on the edge of the fear of losing brand new DJI drones if the United States bans them from being imported. We’re also on the backend of the company’s third generation (give or take) of its main lineup of camera drones: Mini 4 Pro, Air 3S, and Mavic 3 Pro. Will these drone replacements make it to us?

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