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EU’s Drone Defense Plan Sidelines Ukraine’s Proven Manufacturing Edge, Analyst Warns
The European Union’s ambitious drone defense roadmap is taking the wrong approach by limiting cooperation to EU-only initiatives rather than leveraging NATO structures and Ukraine’s battle-tested manufacturing capabilities, according to a Reuters Breakingviews analysis published today. Pierre Briancon, a Reuters…
U.S. Army Scraps $1 Billion Tank, Bets on Consumer Drones After Experimental Brigade Triples Kill Rate
The U.S. Army is canceling billions of dollars in traditional weapons programs and replacing them with commercial-style drones after an experimental brigade achieved three times the normal enemy kill rate using tactics borrowed directly from Ukraine’s drone revolution. Col. Joshua…
Manna Seeks Permission to Continue Drone Deliveries in Blanchardstown
Drone delivery startup Manna has applied for planning retention permission to keep operating its aerial delivery hub in Blanchardstown, Dublin, after Fingal County Council flagged the site for lacking approval. The move comes as the company, led by entrepreneur Bobby…
Media Drone Sparks Outrage by Flying Over Sensitive Search Site in Ireland
In the rush to get the perfect shot, a line was crossed. Irish police (gardaí) are now investigating a media outlet after one of its drone operators flew a UAV over a highly sensitive search site in Donabate, Co Dublin.…
Dublin 15’s Drone Debate: Manna’s Deliveries Spark Mix of Cheers and Jeers
UPDATE: This article has been updated with new info on 07/10/2025 The skies over Dublin 15 are alive with drone deliveries—and a lively community debate! Manna Drones’ fast-food service, partnered with Deliveroo, has locals split: some love the quick drops…
Russian AI-Powered Drone Packed with NVIDIA, Sony Tech Exposed by Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered that Russia’s new V2U kamikaze drone, equipped with advanced AI targeting, leans heavily on foreign components, raising concerns about dual-use technology in military applications. A detailed report from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) reveals the…
UK’s RapidDestroyer Microwave Weapon Neutralizes Drone Swarms, Signals Shift in Counter-UAV Tech
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully tested a high-power microwave weapon, dubbed RapidDestroyer, designed to neutralize drone swarms, a growing threat on modern battlefields like Ukraine. Developed by a Thales-led consortium, the truck-mounted system uses radio frequency energy…
Manna Aero’s Drone Delivery Revolution: Scaling Dublin Success to UK and Beyond
In Dublin’s Blanchardstown suburb, drones hum steadily above, delivering coffee and pizza in under 16 minutes—a glimpse into a future where instant, autonomous delivery could reshape retail. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, has logged 200,000 flights, outpacing giants like Amazon…
Manna and Wolt Launch Winter Drone Delivery Tests in Finland
In a significant development for extreme weather drone operations, European drone delivery leader Manna Aero has partnered with technology company Wolt to launch winter drone delivery testing in Finland. The pilot program, commencing January 2025 in Espoo’s Niittykumpu district, aims…
A Rhyming Roast of YouTube’s Finest Drone Channels – 2024
‘T was the night before Christmas, when all through the net,The drone YouTubers gathered, their cameras all set. Aldryn from FlytPath, the king of the skies,His polished perfection makes others all sigh.He’s smart and he’s nice, the envy of all,The…
Coast Guard Deploys Drones in Search for Missing Boy at Cliffs of Moher
The Irish Coast Guard is utilizing drone technology in its ongoing search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland. According to The Irish Times, the boy, believed to have fallen from…
Drone Pilot Trespasses at Stryker’s Cork Plant
A drone pilot from Waterford was found guilty of trespassing after an incident at Stryker’s medical devices facility in Cork, Ireland. The court heard that Kieran Jones, 54, flew his drone over the plant without permission, causing alarm among the…