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Western Australia Police Force Enhances Operations with Drone-in-a-Box Systems

Southern Cross Drones secured a contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems.

Haye KestelooSep 5

DroneUp

More DJI Leaks, DroneUp Layoffs, and a Failed Drone Smuggling Attempt

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!

Greg ReverdiauAug 23

DJI

DJI Neo Drone Listing Hints at Imminent Release

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

Haye KestelooAug 19

United States

US, UK, and Australia Test AI-Powered Drone Swarms in Groundbreaking Military Exercise

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,…

Haye KestelooAug 13

Wing expands drone deliveries to drone-friendly Dublin, Ireland

Australia

Australian Residents Successfully Challenge Drone Delivery “Experiment”

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…

Haye KestelooAug 10

Technology

How Hovering Kestrels Can Inspire Drone Technology

The increasing use of drones in urban areas is revolutionizing various industries, from environmental monitoring to delivery services. Research...

Haye KestelooAug 9

Australia

Drone Monitoring Blunder Exposes Miscommunication in Australian Immigration

In a recent development reported by Sky News, Australian Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has come under fire for incorrectly stating that drones were being used to monitor released immigration detainees. This misstatement has sparked a political controversy and raised questions about the government’s surveillance practices. The Drone Monitoring Claim During a May interview with Sky…

Haye KestelooJul 7

Drones for Good

Drones Are Saving Lives in Australia’s Battle Against Shark Attacks

A New Era in Shark Surveillance As shark attacks rise in Australia, drones are proving to be a game-changer in keeping beachgoers safe. Nathaniel Woodcock, a 21-year-old drone pilot, spotted a great white shark heading toward swimmers at a beach in Mollymook, reports The Washington Post. His quick response and the drone’s warning system helped…

Haye KestelooJun 13

Australia

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