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In a significant development for Australia’s military capabilities, the Australian Army is set to introduce the locally developed One-Way Loitering (OWL) munition, also known as “the Owl,” into service before the end of the year. This electrically powered drone, capable of traveling nearly 124 miles or loitering in the air for 30 minutes with a…
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is making a big move by starting drone manufacturing in Tamil Nadu, India, through its subsidiary Wing LLC.
Cattle ranchers in Queensland’s outback have witnessed history as drones remotely mustered cattle, showcasing a groundbreaking method that promises to transform livestock management, reports ABC News. The Drone-Driven Muster In a world-first, drones piloted from the Gold Coast mustered cattle at a property on the Southern Downs near Upper Pilton. This innovative approach, demonstrated at…
South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas, has just the program for you. As part of their Industrial Manufacturing program, the…
DoorDash and Wing have expanded their drone delivery partnership to the United States, starting with a pilot program in Christiansburg, Virginia. The collaboration allows select local customers to order eligible items from Wendy’s through the DoorDash app and have them delivered by Wing’s drones. Partnership Builds on Success in Australia The US launch follows the…
A groundbreaking medical drone project at the University of Sydney has been awarded $2.3 million in funding. The Wildu Aero Project, supported by a strategic partnership between the university and ASAC Consultancy, aims to develop a sustainable, hydrogen-fueled vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of transporting medical cargo over long distances.…
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key tool in enforcing compliance and protecting the reef’s fragile ecosystem in Australia.. Drone Capabilities and…
In a remarkable discovery, a small underwater drone named Hydrus has located the wreckage of a 100-year-old coal hulk off the coast of western Australia. The drone’s advanced capabilities allowed scientists to reportedly create a detailed 3D model of the 210-foot ship using photogrammetry. Hydrus underwater drone: A Game-Changer in Ocean Exploration Hydrus, developed by…
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