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Japan scrambled its fighter jets on Sunday after a suspected Chinese military drone was detected flying near its southernmost territory, dangerously escalating tensions that have flared over the future of Taiwan. The incident comes just days after Beijing issued a chilling threat to turn Japan into a “sea of fire.” This is not a routine…
Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy, have teamed up. The result? Two new NDAA-compliant thermal payloads, the ORUS L and Lynx, both powered by
In Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, drones are about to take on a new job: scaring away bears. Starting later this month, local authorities will begin flying drones that emit dog barking sounds and small fireworks to repel bears from residential areas in Takayama, Shirakawa Village, and nearby mountain towns, as Japan Today told us. The move…
Terra Drone Indonesia has secured a strategic advantage in the world’s largest palm oil market by obtaining local content certification for its G20 agricultural spray drone. The certification from Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry opens doors to lucrative government contracts in a country that produces 60% of the world’s palm oil. The Japan-based drone service provider…
Toyota Motor has filed with the Federal Aviation Administration to explore developing a small drone system for off-road vehicles, marking the latest signal that the automotive industry sees drones as more than just delivery tools—they could become essential co-pilots for drivers navigating challenging terrain. The Japanese automaker’s Tuesday FAA filing outlines a concept where drones…
Inspired Flight has secured significant funding, Anzu Robotics released version 3.8, and there’s a pricing leak for the DJI Mini 5 Pro. Let’s get to it.
ACSL, Japan’s top drone manufacturer, has announced the release of the TAITEN Smart Controller—an NDAA-compliant remote with a 7-inch integrated display—alongside major enhancements to its SAMO thermal payload and a new collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR® Program. The advances put ACSL’s secure, versatile drones in sharper focus for U.S. public safety teams, infrastructure…
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism awarded grants to five leading drone delivery initiatives, aiming to revolutionize
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