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China’s Twin-Engine Cargo Drone Makes Maiden Flight
A large, twin-engine unmanned cargo aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest China, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drone technology development. The test flight, which took place at Zigong Fengming General Airport in Sichuan Province on Sunday,…
San Francisco Police Deploy Drones to Combat Crime, Hailing Them as ‘Game Changers’
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has integrated six safety drones into its crime-fighting arsenal, a move local officials are calling “transformative” in the wake of Proposition E’s passage. This information comes from a report by KRON4. Drones Delivering Results…
Mexican Army Acknowledges Soldier Deaths from Cartel Drone Attacks
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.…
China Unveils New Large Flying-Wing Kamikaze Drone, PD-2900
A new twin-engine large flying-wing drone that bears a striking resemblance to kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has been revealed by China, according to Interesting Engineering. Long-Range Capabilities and Russian-Style Camouflage The PD-2900, as…
Beverly Hills Opposes Bill Banning Chinese-Made Police Drones
The Beverly Hills City Council has voted 4-1 to oppose Senate Bill 99, which would prohibit the use of several drones operated by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). This information comes from a report on the Beverly Hills city…
Autonomous Helicopters: A New Frontier in Wildfire Response
Rain, a startup founded by Maxwell Brodie, is developing software that could revolutionize wildfire response by enabling autonomous helicopters to tackle fires in their earliest stages. This innovative approach aims to significantly reduce response times and prevent small fires from…
Australian Residents Successfully Challenge Drone Delivery “Experiment”
A recent study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A reveals how residents of Bonython, a suburb of Canberra, Australia, successfully resisted the implementation of a drone delivery service by Wing, an Alphabet subsidiary. The paper, authored…
US Navy Embraces Sea Drones to Counter Growing Threats
The U.S. Navy is rapidly expanding its fleet of unmanned surface and underwater vehicles (USVs and UUVs) to counter emerging threats and reshape naval warfare tactics. According to Reuters, the Navy aims to deploy thousands of low-cost autonomous vessels over…
Someone Shoots Down Your Drone, What Do You Do?
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting…
National Parks Restrict Drone Use, Citing Safety and Wildlife Concerns
The National Park Service (NPS) has implemented widespread restrictions on uncrewed aircraft, commonly known as drones, in most national parks across the United States. This decision comes in response to growing concerns about visitor safety, wildlife disturbance, and noise complaints.…
Hezbollah’s Drone Capabilities Pose Growing Threat to Israel
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has demonstrated increasingly sophisticated drone capabilities, posing a serious challenge to Israel’s air defenses. According to a recent report from AP News, the militant group successfully struck one of Israel’s key air surveillance systems using an explosive drone…
AI-Powered Drones Revolutionize Warfare in Ukraine
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become a proving ground for AI-enhanced drone technology, transforming modern warfare. According to a recent Washington Examiner report, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now capable of autonomous target acquisition and engagement, raising both…