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A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a sensitive U.S. naval shipbuilding base in Virginia. The incident, reported by the Star Tribune, highlights growing concerns about drone use near critical infrastructure. The Drone Flight and Arrest Fengyun Shi,…
The Myanmar military junta is stepping up its drone game, taking a page from rebel groups but cranking it up to 11. According to a recent report from The Washington Post, they’re now using a mix of souped-up commercial drones and custom military tech to launch a barrage of deadly strikes against rebels and civilians.…
A San Antonio-based drone startup is positioning itself to challenge Chinese drone giant DJI’s dominance in the military and public safety markets. Darkhive, founded in 2021 by John Goodson and Steve Turner, is developing affordable, easy-to-use drones manufactured outside of China. Filling a Critical Gap in US Drone Capabilities Darkhive’s founders recognized a significant vulnerability…
In a recent presentation at the Skydio Ascend Event, CEO Adam Bry attempted to address mounting criticisms of the company’s dramatic shift from consumer drones to the defense and first responder markets. But what he glossed over was the true nature of Skydio’s aggressive lobbying efforts against industry leader DJI. While Bry acknowledged Skydio’s lobbying…
In a significant development, Russia’s state-owned weapons company Almaz-Antey has reportedly established a drone production program in China, aimed at developing and manufacturing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, according to a Reuters investigation. This move could potentially reshape the dynamics of the ongoing war and raise new concerns about international cooperation…
In a compelling video produced by the U.PASS Foundation, the critical importance of agricultural drones in modern farming is brought to the forefront. This presentation, accompanied by a detailed transcript below, highlights the numerous benefits of drone technology in agriculture and addresses the potential consequences of banning Chinese-made agricultural drones in the United States. As…
A new ball-shaped reconnaissance drone made its first appearance during the China-Nepal joint military exercise that kicked off on September 22, 2024. The drill, dubbed Sagarmatha Friendship-2024, is taking place at a training base in Chongqing, Southwest China. According to a report from the Global Times, the exercise focuses on joint anti-terrorism operations in urban…
India’s gearing up for a major military upgrade with a multi-billion dollar drone deal with the US. The talks are heating up as PM Modi and President Biden huddle in Washington. This isn’t just any old purchase – we’re talking about 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics, with a price…
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