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Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
The US Department of Justice charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards
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China Suffers Maritime Mishaps Amid Taiwan Tensions
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 Chinese armed forces were conducting “punishment” drills near Taiwan. According to Guangdong province’s maritime safety…
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Drones Outsmart Russian Jamming with AI-Powered “Eagle Eyes”
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 Eyes,” an AI-driven software that allows drones to navigate autonomously using machine visi
DJI
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Buys Over $27 Million in DJI Drones
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, is aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense capabilities and increasing the effectiveness of military operations. Massive…
DJI
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 3 Drone
According to a recent post on the DJI Forum, DJI has released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 3 drone. The update, released on May 28, 2024, brings several improvements and fixes to the aircraft. Firmware Details The new firmware versions are as follows: What’s New? The main highlight of this update is…
DJI
DJI Fly App Update 1.13.4: What’s New and Fixed
DJI has rolled out the DJI Fly app update 1.13.4, bringing several enhancements and fixes. Here’s what you need to know. Enhanced Editing Experience The update introduces AI-powered video creation with a single tap, improving tracking and editing capabilities. Users can now add subtitles, stickers, special effects, and more. New templates for aerial photography, including…
Education
All-Girl Drone Team from D.C. Soars to Victory
Aerial Arson Wins Prestigious Award at Drone Championships WUSA9 reports that Aerial Arson, an all-girls competitive drone team from Washington D.C., has won the prestigious Flight Operations award at the Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The team, consisting of Ila Zakrajsek, Eleanor Bishop, Claire Saunders, Sofia Warfield, and Kaitlyn Saunders, took home the second…
US Army
Army Embraces Drones: Units Experiment with Unmanned Systems
Army Leaders Push for More Drones According to a recent Defense One article, the U.S. Army is increasingly integrating drones and other unmanned systems into its units. From division to division, soldiers are learning to operate a growing array of robots and drones, both in the air and on the ground. Army Leaders Push for…
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