The Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) drone team at Fort Cavazos has emerged as modern-day heroes, rescuing soldiers trapped by floods during recent severe weather in Central Texas. Led by James Wallace, Battalion 1 Chief of the Fort Cavazos Fire…
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…
Lawmakers are urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to speed up the deployment of AI-driven counter-drone technologies. A new provision in the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill requires department leaders to outline their plans for advancing these capabilities, reports Defense…
Two Connecticut college students have reportedly been awarded $5,000 each to research aquaculture and shifting shorelines this summer. The funding, part of the Connecticut Sea Grant Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, will enable them to explore the state’s coastal and marine…
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have developed a groundbreaking neuromorphic vision-to-control system that enables autonomous drone flights. This new technology, which mimics the brain’s biological processing, could pave the way for creating intelligent flying robots as small as insects.…
Agrobee Aircraft has introduced a new agricultural drone that boasts unparalleled flight autonomy and payload volume compared to its competitors. The Agrobee 200 model can fly for up to 1 hour and 20 minutes, significantly outperforming other agricultural drones that…
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 brings significant updates to regulations affecting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This legislation aims to enhance the integration, safety, and efficiency of drone operations in the U.S. National Airspace System…
A drone pilot in Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, has reportedly been jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport. Scott Finnie’s reckless actions breached strict no-fly zone regulations, risking…
The Rising Threat of Low-Cost Drones The Pentagon is grappling with a critical issue in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: intercepting low-cost, yet lethal drones. The challenge lies in the economic disparity between expensive military responses and the…
DJI, the global leader in drone and camera technology, has just launched the Zenmuse H30 Series, a cutting-edge aerial payload designed to deliver exceptional visual capabilities both day and night. This new series promises to revolutionize public safety responses and…
Cutting-Edge Radio Wave Technology Targets Drones The UK is developing an innovative weapon that uses radio waves to disable drones and other electronic vehicles. This new technology, known as the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW), promises to enhance the…
South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock,…