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China’s WZ-7 Drone Conducts First Known Flight Over Sea of Japan
In an unprecedented move, one of China’s high-flying WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reconnaissance drones recently flew a mission over the Sea of Japan, marking the first known instance of this unique joined-wing aircraft operating in the area. The drone’s flight path…
French AI Firm Enhances Drone Footage Analysis for Threat Detection
Paris-based Preligens integrates drone footage into its AI algorithms for improved military threat detection Paris-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm Preligens is set to process drone footage for automatic threat detection, aiming to enhance the identification of military assets deployed by…
Japan Airlines Launches Drone Service for Remote Island Disaster Relief
Innovative Aerial Support for Setouchi In a groundbreaking move, Japan Airlines Co. has initiated an unmanned drone service designed to bolster disaster relief efforts in Setouchi, a remote and rugged locale in Japan’s southwest. This initiative reportedly aims to deliver…
San Francisco Decides: The Future of Facial Recognition Drones in Policing
A Shift Towards Enhanced Police Drone Powers In a recent development that signals a significant shift in public opinion regarding law enforcement tactics, a substantial majority of San Francisco voters have expressed support for Proposition E, a measure that would…
2024 Drone Feature Wish List and Predictions
What can we expect to see in the world of drones over the next year? Are we going to continue to see incremental features added to current models, or will we finally be introduced to something this year that will…
Discussing DJI’s Future Plans & Drone Policy With Adam Welsh
All right, so we’re about to sit down with Adam Welsh, who is DJI’s head of global policy, to pick his brain about the drone industry, but more importantly, to discuss DJI and where they’re headed as a company in…
Up in the Air: Schulman’s Influence on Drone Policy
In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth…
Taiwan’s Tactical Shift Arms Drones for Combat
Taiwan is bolstering its defense by retrofitting its tactical reconnaissance drones with combat abilities, readying itself for potential cross-strait conflict. These modifications are a part of Taiwan’s continual efforts to showcase its defense determination in the face of Beijing’s sovereignty…
Retail Revival: DJI Store Reopens in Hong Kong
After a two-year hiatus, DJI, the leading recreational drone maker worldwide, has returned to Hong Kong with a new store in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district. DJI had cited the need to adapt to market changes as the…
Cargo Drones Soar to $41.3B by 2033: Sub-15km Range Dominates Market
The global cargo drone market is predicted to grow from its 2023 valuation of $10.58 billion to an impressive $41.3 billion by 2033, according to recent estimates. With an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6% between 2023 and…
PSI Testing Troubles, Pearland BVLOS, Bengals Man Guilty, Cell Phone Drone Rescue
This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. PSI issues are resulting in flight training protests, the Pearland BVLOS waiver – that’s a cool story, a Bengals game man pleads guilty, and finally, a rescue that used…
Heron AirBridge Joins Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network to Boost Drone Management in Urban Areas
Heron AirBridge has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join Inmarsat’s Velaris Partner Network (VPN) to develop regulatory and operational frameworks and technologies for safe drone management in urban environments and complex airspaces. The MoU was signed at Drone…