Bayraktar TB2 Drone Incident Reported in Oromia A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drone, equipped with “MAM-L” laser-guided smart munitions, has reportedly crashed or been shot down in Ethiopia’s Horo Guduru Welega Zone in the Oromia region. What We Know So…
The Secret Weapon Unveiled Ukrainian forces have seemingly found a way to turn their small, agile drones into tank-killers. Here’s how they did it. The Rise of Drone Warfare According to Forbes, Ukraine is producing over 100,000 explosive drones monthly,…
Chinese Army Prepares for FPV Drone Threats Chinese state media recently aired footage showing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops training to defend against weaponized first-person view (FPV) drones. This unprecedented training reflects a growing global concern over these unmanned aerial…
Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the…
Why the Long Wait for Crime-Fighting Tech? The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered delays in Cleveland police getting drones and cameras, equipment other departments have used for years. Despite City Council approving drone purchases in 2022, the city only ordered…
Railroad Commission Files Complaint The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) against Sarah Stogner, an oil and gas attorney and candidate for the 143rd district attorney. The complaint alleges that Stogner violated…
The Debate Over Chinese-Made Drones On May 16, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing titled: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response,” examining the use of drones in emergency response. The…
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using unmanned drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper across the Midwest. Mid-America Transplant’s aim is reportedly to speed up the process of confirming organ donor eligibility…
The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program, aiming to enhance community safety with the use of drones, reports NBC2. These drones provide a quick aerial perspective in various situations, from missing person…
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor’s license. This decision highlights the tension between innovative technology…
Revolutionizing Rescue Efforts in Scotland’s Hills Scotland’s mountainous terrain presents significant challenges for rescue operations due to patchy mobile phone signals. A new trial in Tarfside, in the Angus hills, aims to revolutionize this by testing the feasibility of pop-up…