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Royal Danish Navy and EMSA Boost North Sea Surveillance with Advanced Quadcopter
The Royal Danish Navy and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) are enhancing their monitoring efforts in the North Sea with a new hybrid quadcopter drone. This four-month program reportedly aims to bolster maritime surveillance, providing crucial data on potential…
Inside America’s Simulated War Zone: Training for Modern Combat
In the Mojave Desert, the U.S. Army has created an extensive training ground designed to prepare soldiers for the complexities of modern warfare. This vast facility features artificial towns, complete with actors, tanks, and realistic battle simulations, where troops practice…
Echodyne EchoFlight Radar: Revolutionizing BVLOS Flight with AiRanger
Echodyne’s radar technology powers the first FAA-approved commercial BVLOS unmanned aircraft for critical infrastructure surveillance. Echodyne has announced that its EchoFlight radar is now integrated into American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.’s (AATI) AiRanger aircraft. This integration has helped AiRanger secure a…
Fastest Quadcopter Smashes Guinness Speed Record
Last year, a mechanical engineer set a Guinness World Record for the fastest battery-powered RC quadcopter at 224 mph. That record has now been obliterated by a custom-made drone, Peregreen 2, hitting nearly 300 mph. This incredible feat was achieved…
FPVs and Tethered Drones: The Future of Army Gear in 2025
First-person-view (FPV) and tethered drones are set to become formal programs in the U.S. Army by 2025. These small quadcopters, once considered mere curiosities, are now poised to become essential tools in modern warfare. The Push for Formal Programs Lieutenant…
House Republicans Push for Higher Tariffs on Chinese-Made Drones
House Republicans introduced legislation to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones and ban imports of drones with critical Chinese components by 2030. The bill aims to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. drone manufacturers and includes a grant program to support…
NYPD’s Drone Program Revolutionizes Crowd Control and Public Safety
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is significantly expanding its drone program to improve public safety and manage large crowds more effectively. The department’s 81-drone fleet provides real-time surveillance and strategic deployment capabilities, offering a cutting-edge solution to modern policing…
Discover the Sky: Carnegie Free Library Hosts Drone Education Event
Community Workshop on Drone Safety and Use On May 18, drone enthusiasts and curious minds alike will gather at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls for an exciting workshop titled “Drones 101.” This event, reportedly organized by Angle of…
US Marine Corps Unveils Rogue 1: A Game-Changing Exploding Drone
The U.S. Marine Corps has recently introduced its latest innovation in military technology: the Rogue 1 drone. This kamikaze drone, developed by Teledyne FLIR Defense, boasts a range of advanced features designed to enhance the effectiveness and flexibility of Marine…
U.S. Army Receives Drone-Frying Weapons in $66M Deal
New Weapons to Combat Drone Threats The U.S. Army has acquired four cutting-edge drone-frying prototype weapons from defense contractor Epirus, part of a $66 million rapid acquisition effort, reports Axios. These high-tech systems, known as Leonidas, are designed to protect…
Ukraine’s Drone Battle: Fighting Russia’s New Offensive
Ukraine’s High-Stakes Drone Warfare In Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast, a new front has opened along the border with Russia’s Belgorod region. Russian forces have captured several Ukrainian villages, intensifying pressure on Ukraine’s already stretched military. Amidst this, Ukrainian drone units play…
Russia’s Growing Kamikaze Drone Fleet: A Looming Threat for Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defenses are being pushed to their limits by an increasing number of Russian kamikaze drones. Despite intercepting a high percentage of these drones, the sheer volume of attacks poses a significant challenge, necessitating urgent international support, argues the…