Edgesource’s Windtalker X counter-UAS system. Photo courtesy Edgesource Corp. ALEXANDRIA, Va.— Edgesource Corp. , a small business delivering innovative solutions to the public sector, announced Jan. 23 that in 2022 it donated approximately $2 million worth of Windtalker counter-small unmanned aircraft system technology and the centralized Dowding common operating platform to the Ukrainian army. The Windtalker solution detects and locates drones, their pilots, and more, within a range of 35-plus kilometers. Windtalker deploys in 30 minutes or less and can gather more than 30 data fields, including serial number, drone location, home location, operator location, flight path, velocity and altitude. The Dowding system provides a single-pane operating platform that quickly and securely displays and analyzes sUAS activity and creates real-time intelligence reports. Dowding can be deployed and used by operators with minimal training in less than an hour. “The Washington Post recently called ...

Hitec is thrilled to announce the addition of David Ronnefalk as our Flagship Racing Driver to the Hitec Factory Team. David’s illustrious R/C career began when he was just a young boy, and at age 13, he became the youngest winner to secure the Swedish Nationals title. That very same year, in 2009, he secured the European ‘B’ Championships in Switzerland, solidifying his remarkable talent and ensuring he discovered his R/C career path. By 2015, David had become a full-time professional racer and he continues to dominate every series he enters. Exclusively running Hitec servos in 1/8th and 1/10th on-road and off-road classes worldwide, David is an amazing addition to the Hitec family, as a team driver, brand ambassador and product development consultant. We look forward to a lucrative and winning partnership, both on and off the track. “Skål!” to years of combined success, and an elevated Hitec experience for us all! “I’m really excited to start working together with everyone at the Hit...

A big question on the minds of many since the official release of the DJI Mini 3 would be: which is better, DJI Mini 3 Pro or Mini 3? Whenever a new drone is released, especially by DJI, quite a few folks dash to get the newest drone before it is sold out, while others step back for a moment to find out if the newest drone is better than the previous one or even worth purchasing. Instead of saying which drone is the best, we will be looking at both the Mini 3 and the Mini 3 Pro and their differences and then let you determine which drone is best for your intended purposes or needs. Pricing – Combos/Kits That Pro in the Mini 3 Pro comes at a higher price tag than the Mini 3, close to $200 USD. It is these higher-end Pro specs that make the Mini 3 Pro more expensive than the Mini 3. Something DJI has continued to do with its latest offering of drones since the Air 2S is to offer a vast array of combo and pricing options, which encompass various budgets. As of this article...

A big question on the minds of many since the official release of the DJI Mini 3 would be: which is better, DJI Mini 3 Pro or Mini 3? Whenever a new drone is released, especially by DJI, quite a few folks dash to get the newest drone before it is sold out, while others step back for a moment to find out if the newest drone is better than the previous one or even worth purchasing. Instead of saying which drone is the best, we will be looking at both the Mini 3 and the Mini 3 Pro and their differences and then let you determine which drone is best for your intended purposes or needs. Pricing – Combos/Kits That Pro in the Mini 3 Pro comes at a higher price tag than the Mini 3, close to $200 USD. It is these higher-end Pro specs that make the Mini 3 Pro more expensive than the Mini 3. Something DJI has continued to do with its latest offering of drones since the Air 2S is to offer a vast array of combo and pricing options, which encompass various budgets. As of this article...

An artist’s conception of XTEND’s XOS in action. Image courtesy of XTEND. TEL AVIV and WASHINGTON, DC—XTEND, the developer of XOS, a human-guided autonomous operating system, has been awarded a $20 million contract by the Israel Ministry of Defense to develop and supply what the company calls a first-of-its-kind multi-drone operating system. The new joint project with MAFAT (Israel’s Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technologial Infrastructure) and the Israeli MoD’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development will see XOS enable the remote, safe, and intuitive operation of dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously, using the latest virtual reality, edge processing and AI technology. XOS will allow XTEND’s drones to be deployed remotely by military units in various scenarios precisely, intuitively, and immersively, the company said. The joint initiative, which embodies the Israeli Defense Force’s and XTEND’s shared vision of enabling drones to b...

The DJI Mini 3 Pro has an excellent controller with a built-in screen. The controller can handle apps and has a good enough battery life for a smart controller. Thanks to a recent update, it’s now compatible with other DJI drones, as I’ll discuss in this article. Considering you still have the option to use the DJI RCN1 controller, where you can use your smartphone, is the DJI RC controller worth it? The DJI RC controller is very worthwhile. Its built-in screen, lightweight and ergonomic design, and extra dedicated buttons make it a great investment for pilots. However, it doesn’t entirely replace the current drones’ controllers, so it would be handy to have them, too, and enjoy both benefits. Keep reading to learn more about the DJI RC controller, what it offers, and why you should get it! DJI RC controller – The benefits Let’s start by assessing why you should get the DJI RC controller. It’s dedicated While smartphones are convenient, they come with their own issues. For...

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report ( A21O0069 ) into the August 2021 collision between a remotely piloted aircraft, commonly referred to as a drone, and a small aircraft that took place near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport, Ontario. On 10 August 2021, a Cessna 172N aircraft operated by Canadian Flyers International Inc. was on final approach to the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport, with a student pilot and flight instructor on board, when it collided with a York Regional Police DJI Matrice M210 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operated by a pilot located on the ground and a visual observer. Following the collision, the Cessna aircraft continued the approach and made an uneventful landing. After parking the aircraft, damage on the front left cowl under the propeller was observed. The York Regional Police RPA was destroyed. There were no injuries to either pilot on the Cessna 172N or to persons on the ground. The investigation ...