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U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Goes Down in Yemen Amid Red Sea Tensions
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone went down in Yemen’s central Marib province, with images circulating online Wednesday. The incident, potentially the third this month, coincides with Houthi rebels intensifying attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, fueled by the ongoing…
Queen Hornet: Ukraine’s New FPV Bomber Drone Dominating the Battlefield
Ukraine’s latest weapon, the Queen Hornet, is changing the drone warfare game. This new supersized FPV bomber drone, developed by Wild Hornets, is designed to destroy bunkers and heavily fortified positions, enhancing Ukraine’s attrition strategy against Russian forces. Wild Hornets’…
AI-Driven Drones: The Future of Search and Rescue?
Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT…
Ukraine’s Naval Drones Strike Russian Patrol Boats in Crimea
Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) used naval drones to hit two Russian patrol boats in occupied Crimea on May 30. The attack was confirmed by a source in the agency and a video released by the military intelligence agency. This marks…
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia: A Game-Changer?
Ukraine’s Bold Move Ukraine has launched several drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting radar stations that serve as early nuclear warning systems. These actions mark some of the longest-range strikes of the war, highlighting a significant escalation. According to The…
Amazon Prime Air Drones Soar Farther with FAA Approval
Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones are set to fly farther than ever before, thanks to a recent approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency has granted Amazon permission to operate package delivery drones beyond visual line of sight…
Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
China Suffers Maritime Mishaps Amid Taiwan Tensions
Suspected Military Drone and Engineering Vessel Lost in Coastal Seas Newsweek reports that China has recently experienced the loss of a suspected military drone and an engineering vessel in its coastal waters. These incidents occurred around the same time the…
Ukraine’s Drones Outsmart Russian Jamming with AI-Powered “Eagle Eyes”
The Economist reports that as Ukraine faces dwindling artillery supplies, it has increasingly relied on drones for precise, long-range strikes. However, Russian electronic warfare has effectively jammed many Ukrainian drones’ communication signals. In response, Ukraine’s special forces have developed “Eagle…
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Buys Over $27 Million in DJI Drones
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has made a significant investment in drone technology, purchasing over 8,200 DJI Mavic drones worth more than 1.1 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($30 million USD). The acquisition, made through the ministry’s Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency,…
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 3 Drone
According to a recent post on the DJI Forum, DJI has released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 3 drone. The update, released on May 28, 2024, brings several improvements and fixes to the aircraft. Firmware Details The…
All-Girl Drone Team from D.C. Soars to Victory
Aerial Arson Wins Prestigious Award at Drone Championships WUSA9 reports that Aerial Arson, an all-girls competitive drone team from Washington D.C., has won the prestigious Flight Operations award at the Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The team, consisting of…