Skydio X10D, the latest in autonomous drone technology, has achieved the highest Department of Defense (DoD) clearance, earning a spot on the Blue sUAS Cleared List. This significant milestone, announced by Skydio, highlights the X10D’s exceptional security and operational capabilities,…
San Antonio is reportedly becoming a major hub for drone technology, with significant impacts on businesses, education, and families. A recent example is the Drones 4 Water competition held in early May at the Boeing Center at Tech Port and…
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone went down in Yemen’s central Marib province, with images circulating online Wednesday. The incident, potentially the third this month, coincides with Houthi rebels intensifying attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, fueled by the ongoing…
Ukraine’s latest weapon, the Queen Hornet, is changing the drone warfare game. This new supersized FPV bomber drone, developed by Wild Hornets, is designed to destroy bunkers and heavily fortified positions, enhancing Ukraine’s attrition strategy against Russian forces. Wild Hornets’…
Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT…
Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) used naval drones to hit two Russian patrol boats in occupied Crimea on May 30. The attack was confirmed by a source in the agency and a video released by the military intelligence agency. This marks…
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…
Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
Suspected Military Drone and Engineering Vessel Lost in Coastal Seas Newsweek reports that China has recently experienced the loss of a suspected military drone and an engineering vessel in its coastal waters. These incidents occurred around the same time the…
The Economist reports that as Ukraine faces dwindling artillery supplies, it has increasingly relied on drones for precise, long-range strikes. However, Russian electronic warfare has effectively jammed many Ukrainian drones’ communication signals. In response, Ukraine’s special forces have developed “Eagle…
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has made a significant investment in drone technology, purchasing over 8,200 DJI Mavic drones worth more than 1.1 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($30 million USD). The acquisition, made through the ministry’s Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency,…