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Ukraine Launches Mass Production Of Octopus Interceptor Drones As Russia Unleashes 430-Drone Attack On Kyiv

Ukraine has begun mass production of its domestically developed Octopus interceptor drone system, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Friday, just hours after Russia launched one of the war’s deadliest drone attacks on Kyiv. The announcement marks a critical escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to build cost-effective air defenses against Russia’s relentless Shahed drone campaign. The…

Haye KestelooNov 17

Draganfly

Mexican Cartels Copy Drone Tactics Seen in Ukraine

Last month, three explosive drones detonated outside a prosecutor’s office in Tijuana. The blasts shredded six vehicles with nails, BBs and metal fragments. Mexican officials later confirmed what many feared. A cartel had carried out the attack. The unit targeted was part of the Baja state attorney general’s anti-kidnapping division, reports Defense News. This was…

Rafael SuárezNov 16

Amazon

Pentagon Builds Amazon Style Portal For Counter Drone Gear

The Pentagon is building a new online marketplace that will let military bases and partner agencies shop for counter drone equipment the same way.

Rafael SuárezNov 16

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface

Police

Madison Police Use Drone To Catch Fleeing Suspect

Madison Police used a drone early Friday morning to locate a suspect who ran from officers on the city’s south side. The incident began around 12:20 a.m. when a resident in the 1900 block of Axel Avenue reported someone walking up driveways and pulling on car door handles. The caller also provided a clear description,…

Rafael SuárezNov 16

DJI

DJI Drones Give Scientists a New Look at Whales and Their Behavior

Flying drones are transforming the way researchers study whales. The change began with a strange and uncomfortable moment in the Gulf of Mexico, as the Smithsonian Mag let us know. In 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, whale scientist Iain Kerr traveled to the region to study the impact on sperm whales. His plan was…

Rafael SuárezNov 15

Skydio

Brooklyn Park Approves $4.6M Drone First Responder Program With Skydio After Legislator Killing

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota’s City Council unanimously approved a $4.6 million expansion of its police technology contract to implement a Drone as First Responder program, bringing the department’s total 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise to $12.4 million. The November 10 vote positions the Minneapolis suburb as the latest American city replacing Chinese-made drones with U.S. alternatives…

Haye KestelooNov 14

Aerovironment

From Florist To Drone Maker: How Ukraine’s War Democratized Military Technology And Sparked A Global Industry Boom

Before Russia’s invasion, Kseniia Kalmus arranged flowers in Kyiv and traveled Europe showcasing floral designs. Today, she builds combat drones that destroy Russian equipment on the front lines. Her transformation from artisan to arms manufacturer encapsulates how Ukraine’s conflict has democratized military technology and triggered explosive growth in both drone production and counter-drone indu

Haye KestelooNov 14

Technology

Aerodata Reveals New AeroForce X Drone for Long Range ISR Missions

Aerodata AG has introduced the AeroForce X, a new medium altitude long endurance drone designed for next generation intelligence and reconnaissance missions. The German company is known for its advanced aviation solutions. With this new platform, it is aiming to support modern armed forces with better situational awareness, stronger protection and more flexible mission options.…

Rafael SuárezNov 14

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