We tested the HoverAir X1 ProMax, a hands-free drone with built-in flight modes designed to capture dynamic action shots—no remote required.

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

GANGS are raking in £50,000-a-time by flying drones packed with ­contraband into jails. Two-man teams use sophisticated electronics to transport phones, drugs and even ­takeaways into cells. A £20

The HoverAir X1 ProMax isn’t perfect, but it’s a highly capable, easy-to-use action sports drone that excels for solo creators. Over the past two months, it’s helped me capture dynamic footage that adds real creativity to my videos. With this drone in my quiver, I might never pull out a selfie stick again.

Good-hearted Michael Parziale knows how heartbreaking it is to lose a pet, so he’s made it his mission to find them. He’s founded a nonprofit called the Unmanned Search and Rescue

However, people who fly their drones outdoors will soon have to adhere to new regulations - or risk fines. From January 1, many drone pilots will need to take a theory test for a flyer ID, and register with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) before flying outside.

Picture this: you’re standing at the edge of a misty canyon, sunrise washing the landscape in gold, and your drone sits ready in your backpack. A perfect shot, but can you legally take off and capture it?

The ultimate ambition of the Dragon's Heart project is to fly life-saving blood samples to the scenes of accidents using drones weighing about 55lb (25kg) and 5.5ft wide (1.7m). The pilot, which is due to start in early 2026, was described as significant and exciting by the Welsh Blood Service.

Shooting at drones is violates federal law. Property ownership does not include the surrounding airspace. The airspace is essentially public property. Destroying or rendering an aircraft incapable of flight can result in fines and possible imprisonment, sometimes up to 20 years in prison.

New UK drone regs take effect January 1, 2026. Most outdoor pilots must pass a theory test for a Flyer ID, register for an Operator ID.

Initial reports indicate that heavy gunfire was deployed against what appear to be drones near the main government building, and that the city's main ministries were evacuated.