EU Drone News & Updates

Belgian aviation authority warns of illegal drone shows and high-altitude drone operations

The DGLV warns of severe drone violations in Belgium, including unlicensed drone swarms and dangerous high-altitude flights.

Insta360 develops foldable drone to compete with DJI Neo 2

A new patent reveals that Insta360 is working on an ultra-compact, foldable drone, challenging DJI's dominance in the creator-focused market.

Why Drone Department Chooses Dronedeck as its Drone Management Platform

Discover why Drone Department uses Dronedeck for flight planning, SORA compliance, and efficient crew management on high-end film sets.

Cineshoots split: continuing as Drone Department

Cineshoots has officially ceased to exist due to a business split. Matthijs van der Velden is continuing all cinematic drone and camera operations with the same trusted international team under the new name Drone Department.

Autonomous drones launch avalanche rescue in French Alps in 10 seconds

DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD drone revolutionize avalanche search and rescue in the French Alps (Val Thorens) with autonomous first responder capabilities.

Behind the Scenes of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Launch Commercial – Director Reveals Details

Filmmaker Reilín Joey shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes breakdown of the official DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launch commercial. A production full of typhoons, monkey heists, and camera critiques.

DJI EV50 Debuts as First eVTOL Delivery Drone with 29,072-Foot Everest Flight

DJI has unveiled its first lift-and-cruise eVTOL cargo aircraft, the DJI EV50, which completed a historic 29,072-ft flight on Mount Everest. Read all about it.

A Drone Carried A Man To Safety in China – And Why That Is Usually Illegal

A heavy-lift agricultural cargo drone rescued a stranded truck driver from a severe flood in China. However, this daring airlift poses serious EASA & FAA regulatory questions.