Category: Blue sUAS
Skydio Faces Backlash in Viral Roast Over Spy Mailer Scandal
A viral YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Skydio Roast: Surveillance, Stupidity, and Straight-Up Shame” by Wedgenbigg has reignited controversy surrounding Skydio’s questionable marketing tactics, spotlighting [more…]
Syracuse Police Drone Program’s $619,000 Budget For 5 Drones Signals Blue sUAS Tech
Syracuse, New York, is poised to launch a pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program, expanding from high-priority 911 calls to any incident deemed to enhance [more…]
AUVSI’s Fight Against AB 1160: Fearmongering Masquerading as Patriotism
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has launched a fierce attack on California‘s Assembly Bill 1160 (AB 1160), claiming it threatens national security [more…]
Trump’s New Tariffs Set to Increase DJI Drone Prices by 34%, Reshaping US Drone Market
The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs, announced today, on Chinese goods will significantly impact US drone enthusiasts and professionals, with DJI’s products, including the [more…]
OriginalDobo Slams Skydio’s Controversial Marketing Mailer
DroneXL readers will be glad to see that our article about Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns was also picked up [more…]
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned [more…]
Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged Data Security risks, is now under scrutiny for a [more…]
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 [more…]
Danish Municipalities Fly 223 DJI Drones Despite U.S. Security Blacklist
In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by [more…]
Spain Bolsters Defense with $18.7 Million Skydio X10D Drone Contract
Spain‘s Armed Forces are set to enhance their military capabilities with a fleet of Skydio X10D drones, acquired through an €18 million (approximately $18.7 million [more…]
