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Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russia Continue Despite US Dissent
Zelenskiy Defends Attacks as Retaliation, Urges More US Aid In an interview with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to continue targeting Russian oil refineries with domestically-made drones, despite the United States’ disapproval of the campaign.…
Taiwan Races to Catch Up with China’s Military Drone Capabilities
As tensions between Taiwan and mainland China continue to rise, the island’s defense ministry has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its combat drone capabilities. However, observers warn that Taiwan is at least five years behind its mainland counterpart in utilizing…
Lost Pet Recovery Takes Flight with Thermal Drones
In a heartwarming development, a Louisiana-based business is using thermal drones to reunite lost pets with their owners. Brett Delcambre, founder of Southern Drone Recovery, has expanded his services beyond helping hunters locate deer to now assisting in the search…
Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Prison with Drone
In a brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into a West Tennessee prison, two men were apprehended by the Bells Police Department on Wednesday night. The suspects were caught with a drone and a variety of illegal items, including fentanyl pills,…
Drone Shop Owner Arrested in Largest Georgia Prison Contraband Operation
In what authorities believe to be the largest criminal operation of its kind in Georgia history, agents have uncovered a network involving a drone repair shop owner and his employee allegedly using drones to smuggle contraband, including drugs, guns, and…
Daring Drone Mission Captures Rare Glimpse into North Korea
Reddit User Sparks Concern After Sharing Drone Footage from Closed-Off Nation A Reddit user by the name of XiaoHao2 has recently shared the results of a risky drone mission that provided a rare look into the secretive nation of North…
Ukrainian Drones Strike at the Heart of Russia’s War Machine
Targeting Russian Oil Refineries to Cripple Kremlin’s Military Capabilities Ukrainian forces have been employing drones to launch successful attacks on Russian oil refineries, destroying 12 percent of the country’s refinery production capacity. These strategic strikes, including one on the St.…
54 Drone Teams Scour Wisconsin in Search for Missing 3-Year-Old Elijah Vue
A massive coordinated search operation involving over 50 drone teams is underway in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, as authorities continue their efforts to locate 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who was reported missing on February 20, 2024, reports WBAY. Search Effort Spans Multiple…
Surf Life Saving Queensland Employs DJI Drones to Protect Swimmers from Shark Attacks
Surf Life Saving Queensland, an organization with a proud history of volunteer lifesaving services, has recently launched the Shark Smart drone trial to monitor shark activity along Queensland’s beaches. By utilizing DJI Enterprise products, particularly the DJI Matrice 30 series,…
Kansas Lawmakers Target Foreign Adversaries in Security Bills
The Kansas House of Representatives has taken steps to address potential national security threats from countries deemed “of concern,” including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Three bills were given initial approval, targeting foreign-made drones, investments, and property…
Swarm of Drones: The Future of Wildfire Management
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are testing a new approach to manage natural disasters like wildfires using swarms of drones. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of catastrophic weather events, this…
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A Pilot Revolutionary Drone Delivery Technology
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A are set to pilot a new drone delivery technology from DroneUp, a Virginia-based startup, reports Axios. The technology aims to solve the ground logistics problems associated with drone delivery, making it more accessible and cost-effective for…