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Drone imagery startup Spexi has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its network of pilots capturing ultra-high-resolution aerial data. Led by Blockchange Ventures, the funding validates Spexi’s innovative approach to building a standardized global imagery database that delivers 900 times the detail of traditional satellite imagery at significantly lower costs. The Vancouver-based…
A groundbreaking initiative in Mexico is demonstrating how drone technology and advanced imaging systems could revolutionize the search for disappeared persons, offering hope to thousands of families affected by the country’s ongoing drug war, reports Just Security. Technology Meets Grassroots Knowledge The FOUND Project, launched in 2023 in Jalisco, Mexico, is combining multispectral imaging with
DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has reportedly joined forces with Singapore-based insurtech Peak3 to roll out comprehensive insurance coverage for agricultural drones in Thailand. New Insurance Program Aims to Support Thai Farmers The program offers both hull insurance and third-party liability coverage for agricultural drone purchases. It’s a smart move that’ll help Thai farmers…
Mexican drug cartels are upping their game in the cat-and-mouse battle along the U.S.-Mexico border. They’re now using advanced electronic devices to disrupt U.S. border officials’ drones, which are crucial for tracking illegal border crossings. This intel comes from a recent report by NewsNation. Cartel’s Tech Arsenal The Cartel del Noreste is leading this high-tech…
An Alameda-based company, Saildrone, Inc., has been using unmanned ocean drones to monitor Hurricane Milton, providing crucial information to NOAA. According to ABC7 News, these drones are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions while collecting valuable data. Saildrone: The Unmanned Hurricane Hunter Saildrone’s ocean drones are bright like buoys but function like sailboats. They’re robus
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is taking to the skies with a mix of old and new, incorporating high-tech drone displays alongside its traditional hot air balloons. According to a KRQE News report, the 52nd annual event will feature an estimated 500 drones, matching last year’s impressive aerial showcase. Drones Light Up the Night Sky…
The Mexican army has confirmed for the first time that some of its soldiers have been killed by bomb-dropping drones operated by drug cartels. This revelation comes from Defense Secretary Gen. Luis Cresencio Sandoval, as reported by the Associated Press. Cartel Drone Warfare Escalates Sandoval didn’t provide exact casualty figures but acknowledged that troops have…
These cartel drones serve multiple purposes, from surveillance to potential attacks. In the Sonora region, just south of Arizona, rival criminal groups
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