By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At XPONENTIAL 2025, amidst the cutting-edge technology and UAV innovation, one unforgettable moment stood out – when Travis Claypool, a UAV engineer with SPH Engineering, walked away from the CubePilot after party with a gold-plated Cube Red flight controller in hand. But this wasn’t just about a lucky raffle – it was a moment that … [Read more...] about Teacher to Tinkerer: Travis Claypool Wins Gold at the CubePilot After Party at XPONENTIAL 2025
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DJI and SkyPixel Announce 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest with New “Handheld” Category
Contest Expands to Showcase Aerial and Handheld Videography with Over $170,000 in Prizes A Decade of Creativity and Community DJI and SkyPixel have officially launched the 10th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest, celebrating a decade of stunning aerial photography and videography. From November 7, 2024, to February 10, 2025, participants can submit entries to win … [Read more...] about DJI and SkyPixel Announce 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest with New “Handheld” Category
Unity in Crisis: How Drone Teams Mobilized to Aid Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief in Eastern Tennessee
(Part of a series on the drone community’s response to natural disasters) Hurricane Helene, the massive and deadly storm that tore through a large swath of the U.S. Southeast in late September, triggered a tremendous response from the drone-flying community, as individual operators and private companies deployed their UAVs to transport much needed supplies and medicines, … [Read more...] about Unity in Crisis: How Drone Teams Mobilized to Aid Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief in Eastern Tennessee
Drone Enthusiasts Find a New Haven in the Anza Borrego Desert
Launching Peace and Freedom in the Sky: The Drone Zone Sanctuary Opens Its Doors to Dronists Nationwide The Drone Zone Sanctuary, a unique 40-acre space dedicated to drone enthusiasts, officially opens in the Anza Borrego desert, offering a new retreat for drone operators of all skill levels. Founded by Eric Hanscom, a Carlsbad-based intellectual property attorney and drone … [Read more...] about Drone Enthusiasts Find a New Haven in the Anza Borrego Desert
A Guide to the Top Drone Forums and Facebook Groups
Guest Post by Kara Murphy. Drone technology is evolving rapidly and increasing levels of interest from the public don’t show any signs of waning. Navigating this relatively new frontier is exciting, occasionally frustrating, and oftentimes perplexing when it comes to understanding the ever-changing rules and regulations. Those seeking help operating their small unmanned … [Read more...] about A Guide to the Top Drone Forums and Facebook Groups
