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The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine
In the past two decades, drones have gone from a military rarity to a battlefield game-changer. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has showcased the critical role of drones in modern warfare. However, according to The Economist a forthcoming…
Oswego City Police Receives FAA Approval for BVLOS Drone Operations
Police Department to Use Drones as First Responders The Oswego City Police Department in New York has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations without visual observers. The…
US Drone Maker Realtime Robotics to Invest $13.5M in Vietnam Factory
Real-Time Robotics Vietnam, a subsidiary of US-based drone manufacturer and solution provider Realtime Robotics (RtR), is set to begin construction of a $13.5 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City in the third quarter of 2024. The project, which reportedly…
U.S. Police Favor DJI Drones Despite Washington’s Crackdown
The Rising Dependence on DJI Drones Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs’ first drone, a DJI Matrice 300, became a game-changer in 2021 when it swiftly identified teenagers vandalizing a large farm. This success led the department to build a fleet of…
US Ramps Up China Surveillance With Triton Drone Deployment In Okinawa
The US Navy has bolstered its intelligence gathering and surveillance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region by deploying a second MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance aircraft to Japan’s Kadena Air Base. This deployment, along with the presence of eight MQ-9 Reapers, marks…
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia: A Game-Changer?
Ukraine’s Bold Move Ukraine has launched several drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting radar stations that serve as early nuclear warning systems. These actions mark some of the longest-range strikes of the war, highlighting a significant escalation. According to The…
Japan’s Top Drone Maker Chooses Elsight’s Halo for Game-Changing BVLOS Capabilities
Elsight’s Halo Powers ACSL’s Autonomous Drones in Challenging Terrain Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has been selected by ACSL, Japan’s largest drone manufacturer, to enhance LTE communication in its drones, enabling Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations. This partnership, facilitated by Navicom…
China Drone Expo Shines Spotlight on the ‘Low-Altitude Economy’
Shenzhen Hosts Record-Breaking Drone World Congress The annual Drone World Congress kicked off in Shenzhen with a record 500 companies exhibiting their latest drone technologies. This eighth iteration of the event reflects Beijing’s push to develop its “low-altitude economy.” Expanding…
US Starts Delivering Drones to Counter China’s Military Power
The US has begun delivering drones to its military as part of the Replicator initiative aimed at countering China’s growing defense capabilities. This move reportedly signifies a significant step in the Pentagon’s strategy to level the playing field against the…
High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint…
Skydio and KDDI Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Drone Innovation and Address Social Challenges
In a significant development, California-based Skydio, Inc. and Tokyo’s KDDI Corporation have entered into a comprehensive capital and business alliance. This collaboration aims to leverage advanced drone technology and communication systems to address pressing social issues such as labor shortages,…
GPS Warfare: Disrupting Civilian Lives Across Three Continents
A Global Crisis Unfolds In recent months, the manipulation of navigation signals, known as GPS warfare, has escalated, causing significant disruptions not only to military operations but alarmingly affecting civilian smartphones, planes, and ships across Asia, Europe, and North America.…