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Drone Photos show Phuket’s Phenomenal White Whale
Off the coast of Phuket, tourists with a drone witnessed a rare sight: a rare pair of Omura's whales, including an incredibly rare all-white individual.
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The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs
The American Security Drone Act of 2023, part of the National Defense Authorization Act, has ignited debate over the use of Chinese-made drones
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Refurbished DJI FPV drone now for $699 at BestBuy
The DJI FPV, a drone offering an immersive flight experience, is now available as a refurbished model at BestBuy for $699.99.
Skydio
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical takeoff and landing quadcopters with cutting-edge technology. READ: BLUE SUAS PROBLEMS AND FLORIDA DMS SECRETARY…
Bell
Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz Achieve FCC Certification for Innovative Drone Network
Pioneering 5G-Connected Drone Technology Nokia, in partnership with Rohde & Schwarz, has achieved a significant milestone with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of its Nokia Drone Networks in North America. This development marks a major step forward in the field of drone technology, leveraging the power of fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks to revolutionize drone…
Police
Drones and horses used in Search for Missing Ashley Turcotte in Barnstead
Community Rallies in Search Efforts The disappearance of 31-year-old Ashley Turcotte has sparked a massive search operation in Barnstead, New Hampshire. Multiple agencies and volunteers have joined forces and deploy thermal drones and horse to aid in the search. Turcotte, who has been missing for a week, was last seen wearing dark pants, a long-sleeved…
Germany
Meet Germany’s new drone killer: the Skyranger 30
Rheinmetall Unveils Skyranger 30: A New Era in Air Defense Rheinmetall, a leading German defense conglomerate, has reached a significant milestone in the development of its Skyranger 30 air defense system. In December 2023, the system’s A1 configuration underwent a series of rigorous tests, including a live-fire campaign, at the Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland,…
Contraband
Oman Seizes Drones En Route to Yemen Amid Regional Tensions
A Covert Operation Uncovered In a significant interception, Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones on 10 January, hidden in a truck coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and destined for Yemen. The operation was disclosed at the Hafeet border crossing, where customs inspectors discovered the drones concealed in specially modified compartments of…
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