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Melbourne-based drone delivery startup Swoop Aero has entered voluntary administration (the Australian equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy) as of October 14, according to a report from Startup Daily. The move comes as a shock to many in the industry who’d watched the company’s meteoric rise over the past seven years. Money Troubles Despite Big Promises…
In a remarkable turn of events, four University of Toronto engineering students outmaneuvered Boeing and other defense industry titans in an anti-drone technology competition. Their ingenious device, which uses sound waves to disrupt drone navigation systems, has sent shockwaves through the defense sector, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. From Dorm Room Dreams to…
Drone enthusiasts, get ready for the latest addition to DJI’s lineup. Pricing details for the upcoming DJI Air 3S have been leaked by Igor Bogdanov on X (formerly Twitter), giving us a sneak peek at what to expect from this new model. Pricing Breakdown The leaked information reveals three different configurations for the DJI Air…
Southern Cross Drones secured a contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems.
We have three stories for you: more DJI leaks, DroneUp layoffs, and a failed drone smuggling attempt in South Carolina. Let's get to it!
A leaked product listing on an Australian online store has revealed details about DJI's upcoming drone, the DJI Neo. The information, first spotted by
In a significant development for drone technology and military cooperation, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have conducted joint exercises testing autonomous drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The trials, which took place at Fort Irwin, California, mark a major milestone in the implementation of the Aukus defence pact between the three nations,…
A recent study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A reveals how residents of Bonython, a suburb of Canberra, Australia, successfully resisted the implementation of a drone delivery service by Wing, an Alphabet subsidiary. The paper, authored by Anna Zenz and Julia Powles from the University of Western Australia, details the clash…
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