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US Government Operating MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Mexico in Counter-Narcotics Initiative
The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations
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Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo shows that Mexican drug cartels authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border
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Drone Technology Leads to Discovery of Smuggling Tunnel Near Yuma Border
Mexican law enforcement officials uncovered an unfinished cross-border tunnel during a joint surveillance operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in border security operations. The discovery was announced by the State Public Secretary of Security in Sonora, Mexico, reports News Nation Now. The tunnel entrance was detected in…
DJI
DJI Flip European Pricing Leaked: Three Variants Starting at $478
Trusted drone industry insider Jasper Ellens has revealed potential European pricing for DJI’s upcoming DJI Flip drone, with three distinct configurations ranging from €439 to €779 ($478 to $849). Base Model and Configuration Options According to the leaked information, the standalone DJI Flip drone will retail for €439 ($478) without a remote controller. A mid-tier…
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Spexi Secures $11.5M to Scale Global Drone Imagery Network
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…
Mexico
Drones and Multispectral Cameras Aid Mexican Search Teams in Locating Hidden Graves
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
Mexico
DJI Partners with Peak3 to Launch Agricultural Drone Insurance in Thailand
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…
United States
Mexican Cartels Deploy Drone-Jamming Tech to Thwart Border Surveillance
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…
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