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Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory 800 miles Away
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted facilities in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border. The attacks, carried out by drones on April 2, aimed at disrupting the production of Shahed-type attack drones and Russia’s third-largest…
Drones Attack Myanmar’s Military-Ruled Capital
In a bold move, Myanmar’s opposition group, the National Unity Government (NUG), claimed responsibility for a rare mass drone attack on the military junta’s heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw. The attack targeted the airport, air force base, and army…
Underwater Drone Uncovers Century-Old Shipwreck in Western Australia
In a remarkable discovery, a small underwater drone named Hydrus has located the wreckage of a 100-year-old coal hulk off the coast of western Australia. The drone’s advanced capabilities allowed scientists to reportedly create a detailed 3D model of the…
Ukraine Deploys Thermobaric Drones to Counter Russian Artillery Advantage
In a bid to offset Russia’s artillery supremacy, Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade has reportedly employed thermobaric munitions on kamikaze drones to strike Russian-held positions. The move reportedly comes as Ukraine faces a severe shortage of artillery shells compared to Russian…
Grand Forks Fire Department Expands Drone Program with Help from Northern Plains UAS Test Site
The Grand Forks Fire Department in North Dakota is expanding its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program with the help of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. Chief Gary Lorenz aims to increase the number of trained drone pilots within the…
Drone Quickly Locates Missing Cocker Spaniels in Inkberrow
In a remarkable display of technology’s potential in aiding search and rescue efforts, a volunteer drone operator from Redditch, Worcestershire in the United Kingdom, successfully located two missing cocker spaniels within 15 minutes of deploying his drone near Inkberrow on…
Tatarstan Official Warns Residents to Rely on Themselves Amid Drone Strikes
In the wake of recent drone strikes hitting industrial areas in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, a top official has cautioned residents not to rely solely on air defenses for protection. The strikes, which Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility for, targeted…
Morocco Becomes North Africa’s First Drone Manufacturer with Suicide Drone
In a significant development, Morocco has become the first country in North Africa to manufacture drones, with the recent successful field test of the SpyX suicide drone. The drone, designed and developed by BlueBird, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries…
Airbus’s High-Flying Drone Unit Eyes Potential IPO
Aalto HAPS CEO Reveals Possible Public Offering After Commercial Launch A little-known Airbus subsidiary that develops solar-powered, high-altitude drones called Zephyrs could consider an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming years, according to its chief executive, reports The WSJ.…
“Drone Force Philly”: Mayor Parker’s Plan to Boost Public Safety with Police Drones
In her recent budget proposal, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has allocated $2.7 million towards police drone technology as part of an effort to improve public safety in the city. This investment, dubbed “Drone Force Philly,” has been met with…
Norway Establishes Arctic Drone Base to Bolster Maritime Surveillance
In a move to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, Norway has announced the establishment of a new long-range drone base at Andøya, located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, reports The Barents Observer. The base will house advanced drones…
Draper Couple Warns Community About Suspicious Drone Encounter
Invasion of Privacy Raises Concerns A Draper couple, Drew and Lorene Joosten, are alerting their neighbors after a disturbing incident involving a drone outside their home. The drone, with its green lights pointed towards their windows, hovered for about two…