Drone technology has revealed a groundbreaking behavior in southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea, Washington, where these killer whales craft seaweed tools for grooming, a practice dubbed “allokelping.” Detailed in a study by the Centre for Whale Research (CWR)…
On June 24, 2025, Ondas Holdings Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Mistral Inc. to accelerate sales of its AI-powered autonomous drone platforms, the Optimus System and Iron Drone Raider, in U.S. defense and homeland security markets. This collaboration leverages…
On June 24, 2025, the Netherlands announced a new 175 million euro ($202 million) Drone Defense aid package for Ukraine, focusing on advanced drone-detection technology and medical evacuation support. This initiative, detailed by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, underscores the…
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro sets a new benchmark for aerial photography, boasting advanced features and image quality that rival high-end cameras. Professional drone photographer and Hasselblad Master Albrecht Voss rigorously tests this flagship drone, comparing it to the €9,000…
In Riverside, California, a new drone program is taking flight to curb illegal fireworks, a response to the catastrophic Hawarden Fire that ravaged 500 acres and destroyed homes last summer. City officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code…
On June 23, 2025, Andriy Yermak, a key aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Ukraine’s drone and missile programs are advancing rapidly, promising more “surprises” for Russia following the audacious Operation Spider’s Web, reports The Times. This operation,…
Anduril Industries unveiled its Fury drone at the Paris Air Show, marking a bold step toward fully autonomous air combat. This high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare, and precision strikes, integrates advanced AI…
Drone enthusiasts and professionals are gearing up for an exciting reveal at Freefly Fest 2025, where Freefly Systems will showcase its new headquarters, from a distance. Set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lord Hill Farms in Monroe, Washington, the…
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County…
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s…
As gold prices climb above $3,300 per ounce, West African mine operators are deploying drones to curb illegal mining, protecting profits and reducing violent clashes. At Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine in Ghana, surveillance drones recently uncovered abandoned equipment and contaminated…
The U.S. military is accelerating its investment in small, offensive drones, driven by their proven effectiveness in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony, reported by the Washington Times before Congress on June…