So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…
A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone production to Russia. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges, highlighting the seriousness…
The highly anticipated DJI Air 3S drone has been spotted in the FCC database, signaling an imminent launch. This appearance typically precedes an official product release by 2–6 weeks, suggesting we could see the new dual-camera DJI drone hit the…
British cinematographer Rob Hardy used DJI’s innovative Ronin 4D to film Alex Garland’s 2024 movie ‘Civil War,’ pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Hollywood filmmaking. A Game-Changing Camera for a $50 Million Blockbuster The Ronin 4D, an $8,000 camera…
A tense standoff in downtown Olympia, Washington, was defused thanks to the strategic deployment of a high-tech drone. The incident, which took place on Thursday, showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement operations, according to KOMO News. SWAT…
Drones Revolutionizing Cattle Management: UK’s Groundbreaking Project The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has secured a $910,000 grant from the USDA to develop and refine drone technology in cattle management. This five-year project, titled “Precision…
Matternet, a leading urban drone delivery platform developer, has achieved a significant milestone in expanding its operations across Europe. The company announced that it had been granted the first Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) by the Swiss Federal Office of…
NATO’s facing a growing dilemma as Russian drones and missiles increasingly violate member states’ airspace. This info comes from a recent report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, highlighting the alliance’s struggle to respond effectively without escalating the conflict. Airspace Violations…
Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov is a man on a mission. He’s not a soldier, but he’s playing a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Flash is a radio enthusiast turned drone expert, using his knowledge to help Ukrainian troops combat the…
Russia has reportedly started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1, which uses Chinese engines and parts. This drone has been deployed in the war in Ukraine, causing damage to critical infrastructure and resulting in both civilian and…
Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution in warfare, in a recent New York Times essay. The withdrawal of U.S.-provided M1A1 Abrams…
In a recent incident, drone sightings led to a temporary halt of air traffic at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport, Sweden’s largest airport. The disruption, which occurred overnight on September 8-9, 2024, highlights the growing concerns about drone safety and security near…