Drone Research
WPI Develops Bat-Inspired Drones That Navigate in Darkness
Led by Professor Nitin Sanket, the team is developing tiny, autonomous drones that can navigate in total darkness using ultrasound, just like bats
Rafael Suárez
Rafael Suárez is a drone journalist and content creator with more than 20 years behind the lens. He began in film photography in 1998, moved to digital in 2005, and has been flying and filming with drones since 2016. As a commercial videographer he has produced work for premium brands including BMW, Porsche, and MINI, and his documentary work champions a #flysafe mentality across the industry. Based in Quito, Ecuador, he covers drone news, hardware, and the policy and business shaping the industry for DroneXL, and shares reviews and cinematic flight on his YouTube channel. A dad and a lifelong aviation nerd, he's happiest when something is in the air.
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Edison High School’s Drone Program Is Taking Off
Edison High School in Richmond is giving students a head start in one of the fastest-growing technology fields. Its drone program, now in its second year, is helping juniors and seniors gain real-world flight skills and a path toward FAA certification. The program is led by engineering teacher Derek Gulling, who launched the class during…
DJI
Drone Helps Reunite Lost Dog With Her Owner in Mission Viejo
In Mission Viejo, California, a drone typically used for public safety and inspection work helped bring a missing dog home. The city’s Animal Services department deployed its new DJI drone, equipped with a state-of-the-art thermal imaging camera, to locate and rescue a frightened pet that had been missing for more than 24 hours. The success…
Ukraine
African Women Tricked Into Building Russian War Drones
The programme targeted women aged 18 to 22, mainly from Africa but also from Latin America and Southeast Asia. It offered “scholarships” that
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Raybird Drone Could Replace the UK’s Watchkeeper
Ukraine’s battle-tested Raybird drone, with more than 350,000 combat hours, is now being considered as a possible replacement for the UK’s
Firefighters
FT Technologies Wind Sensor Enhances Night Drone Firefighting in Spain
A new collaboration in Andalucia, Spain, is showing how drones equipped with precision wind sensors can make a real difference in wildfire management—especially after dark. Unmanned Systems Technology told us about it. Fighting Fire with Wind Data In southern Spain, wildfires are a yearly challenge. And while weather stations provide data during the day, their…
DJI
DJI Drones Catch Orcas Hunting Great Whites in Mexico
Incredible drone footage has captured one of nature's most epic and terrifying showdowns: orcas systematically hunting juvenile great white sharks
Skydio
Concord PD Expands Drone-as-First-Responder Program with Skydio X10
The Concord Police Department in California is taking a major step toward the future of public safety and Kron4 News investigate about it. Officials have announced an expansion of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, which will use advanced drones to reach emergency scenes faster and provide real-time aerial support to officers on the…
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