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Rheinmetall Partners with Auterion to Standardize Military Drone Operations
German defense giant Rheinmetall is partnering with US-based software specialist Auterion to develop unified control standards for autonomous military drones, marking a significant shift in battlefield drone operations, reports the Financial Times. The collaboration aims to address one of the…
Star-Based Navigation System Could Make Drones GPS-Independent
Australian researchers have developed a pioneering celestial navigation system for drones that could eliminate reliance on GPS signals, potentially transforming both military and commercial drone operations. The breakthrough comes from the University of South Australia, where scientists have created a…
NDAA 2025 Drone Provisions: Security Evaluation Could Lead to Automatic Ban of Chinese Drones
The recently released National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025 includes provisions that could significantly impact the U.S. drone industry, particularly regarding Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems. While some industry groups are celebrating the exclusion of the Countering CCP…
New Jersey Senator Demands Emergency Hearing on Unexplained Drone Activity Over Critical Infrastructure
New Jersey State Senator Douglas J. Steinhardt has called for an immediate joint legislative hearing to address what he describes as alarming drone activity over military installations and critical infrastructure across the state. In a strongly worded letter to Governor…
Swiss Researchers Develop Revolutionary Bird-Inspired Drone with Robotic Legs
Swiss researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking fixed-wing drone that challenges conventional drone design paradigms by incorporating bird-inspired robotic legs, enabling it to walk, jump, and take off like its biological counterparts. The innovative platform, dubbed RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for…
Congress Mandates Security Evaluation of DJI and Autel Drones in FY25 NDAA Bill
The newly released Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions requiring a comprehensive security evaluation of Chinese drone manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics, potentially leading to restrictions on their use in the United States. The legislation mandates…
Countering CCP Drones Act did NOT make it into NDAA!
We have big news to share. You may already have seen online, but if not, the text of the 2025 NDAA was released by the House Rules Committee on Saturday. We are THRILLED to report that the Countering CCP Drones Act language did…
DJI Air 3S vs Mini 4 Pro: My In-Depth Testing Results From Alaska to the Desert
You might think the DJI Air 3S beats the Mini 4 Pro in every category, but my extensive field testing has revealed some surprising results. After purchasing both drones myself (not manufacturer samples) and testing them in extreme conditions from…
What’s The Best Cheap Beginner Drone? DJI NEO vs Mini 4K
If you’re in the market for your first DJI drone and want to know what the absolute cheapest options are, you’ve got two interesting choices to consider as I recently explored in detail. Let me break down what you need…
High School NJROTC Program Pioneers Drone Education with Real-World Applications
A Naval Junior ROTC program at South Caldwell High School is taking an innovative approach to drone education, combining hands-on flight training with discussions of ethics and practical applications. The program, reportedly funded by a $1,500 Blue Ridge Electric Bright…
Spexi Secures $11.5M to Scale Global Drone Imagery Network
Drone imagery startup Spexi has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its network of pilots capturing ultra-high-resolution aerial data. Led by Blockchange Ventures, the funding validates Spexi’s innovative approach to building a standardized global imagery database that…
Large-Scale Drone Activity Over New Jersey Raises Security Concerns
A wave of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey has prompted investigations by federal authorities and raised questions about drone surveillance and airspace security. Reports describe large unmanned aircraft conducting systematic flights over critical infrastructure, including reservoirs, power lines, and…
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