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Ukrainian Forces Bolstered by FPV And DJI Drone Deliveries
Ukrainian forces have received a significant boost in their military capabilities with the delivery of a large batch of FPV and DJI drones, all-terrain vehicles, and electronic warfare systems. This aid, facilitated by former president Petro Poroshenko, is aimed at…
Swiss Drone Startup Wingtra Secures €23 Million in Series B1 Funding
Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors…
Pentagon’s ‘Drone Hellscape’ Strategy to Defend Taiwan
The U.S. Defense Department has developed a grand strategy to protect Taiwan from a potential Chinese military offensive, centered around flooding the area with thousands of drones. This plan, described as creating an “unmanned hellscape,” aims to delay a Chinese…
DJI Neo Drone Listing Hints at Imminent Release
A leaked product listing on an Australian online store has revealed details about DJI’s upcoming drone, the DJI Neo. The information, first spotted by DroneXL reader Steven Scop on DigiDirect’s website, offers a tantalizing glimpse into what could be DJI’s…
DJI Neo Drone Launch: Doubt Creeps in as August 20 Nears
The drone community is buzzing with speculation about the DJI Neo drone’s launch, initially expected on August 20, according to Igor Bogdanov (Quadro_News). However, as the date approaches without any official teasers from DJI, industry insiders are beginning to question…
Drone Strike Near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Raises Safety Concerns
A recent drone strike near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has escalated safety concerns, according to a warning from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The incident, which occurred approximately 100 meters (328 feet) from a crucial power line reports…
NYPD Drone Catches Violent Home Invaders in Queens
A family’s terrifying ordeal in Queens came to a swift end thanks to the NYPD’s use of drone technology. As reported by NBC New York, three armed men who invaded a Douglaston home were apprehended after fleeing the scene, with…
Large Drone and Contraband Seized in Failed Prison Drop Attempt
A large unmanned aerial drone and potential prison contraband were confiscated by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office following an attempted traffic stop on August 4. The incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the ongoing challenge of drone-facilitated smuggling attempts at…
Mayday for DroneUp: Delivery Plans Lose Altitude
DroneUp, a once-promising drone delivery startup, is facing turbulent skies as it scales back operations and grapples with internal challenges. According to Axios, the company is ending drone deliveries in three states, including 18 drone delivery hubs. Update 8/18: DroneUP…
AI-Powered Drones Set to Revolutionize Inventory Management at IKEA’s US Warehouse
IKEA is bringing its cutting-edge drone technology to the United States, with plans to deploy AI-upgraded inventory drones at its Perryville, Maryland distribution center. This move marks a significant expansion of IKEA’s automated stock-counting system, which has already been successfully…
Unusual Machines Revolutionizes FPV Drone Production with HP’s 3D Printing Tech
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), owner of popular FPV drone brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, is shaking up the drone industry with a groundbreaking move. The company has adopted HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology for…
DJI Mavic 3E gets CAT 2, Serious Drone Injury, Aloft LAANC Onboarding, & DJI Neo
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is a big deal; a Part 107 serious injury, we’ll talk about the details; Aloft completes…