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Fiber optic drone webs are reshaping Ukraine’s battlefields
Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine is often called the world’s first true drone war, and not without reason. FPV drones buzz across the frontlines every day, striking targets, scouting positions, and doing jobs that once required far more people…
Illinois Tech researchers use machine learning to solve drone base station deployment
The idea of using drones as mobile cell towers isn’t new. We’ve covered it in disaster response scenarios, from drones creating temporary mobile networks for mountain rescue crews in Wales to Nokia’s AI-powered drone network for Swiss emergency services. But…
Luke Maximo Bell builds endurance drone, flies for 3 hours 31 minutes on a single charge
The man behind the world’s fastest drone at 408 mph has flipped the script entirely. Luke Maximo Bell, the South African engineer and YouTuber known for his Peregreen speed record quadcopters, just flew a custom-built multirotor for 3 hours, 31…
Helsing and Stark’s German drone deals could reach €4.3 billion, procurement documents reveal
Two weeks ago, we reported that Helsing and Stark Defence had beaten Rheinmetall for €600 million in German loitering munition contracts. That number was based on Bloomberg’s reporting. Now the Financial Times has obtained the actual procurement documents submitted to…
Nordic Investment Bank backs Estonian drone research hub
The Nordic Investment Bank is putting serious money behind Estonia’s growing drone ambitions, signing a EUR 11.4 million loan agreement with Metrosert AS to help build a new Drone Technology Unit at the country’s Applied Research Centre in Tallinn, as…
Chinese Drone Assembly Lines Headed to North Korea
A Chinese automation company is openly promoting a drone assembly line reportedly bound for North Korea, raising serious questions about export controls and compliance with United Nations sanctions. According to NK News, a video posted on Douyin shows an employee…
Louisiana weighs drones for tracking wounded game
Louisiana hunting regulators are considering a rule change that would allow drones to help hunters locate wounded or dead animals after a legal shot, while drawing a very bright line between recovery and actual hunting, as Louisiana Illuminator reports. The…
Pentagon Picks 25 Drone Makers for $150M “Gauntlet” Competition
On February 3rd, The Pentagon announced a list of 25 drone vendors that will be competing against each other for a $150,000,000 contract opportunity, and the Department of War will push toward fielding hundreds of thousands of weaponized one-way attack…
AI Drones May Reach Boise Emergencies Before Police
If you call 911 in Meridian, Idaho, drones could soon be the first responder, quietly lifting off from a rooftop dock and arriving overhead in roughly two minutes, as reported by Idaho Stateman. The Meridian Police Department plans to launch…
Ontario anti-drone startup probe raises red flags
A strange case out of Ontario is putting a spotlight on how far is too far when developing counter drone technology, especially when that work happens far from regulated labs and far too close to home. Four people now face…
Ukraine opens 10 drone export hubs across Europe as first German-built Ukrainian drone rolls off the line
Four years ago, Ukraine was begging Western allies for basic weapons deliveries. Now Zelenskyy is announcing drone production lines on German soil and 10 weapons export offices spanning the Baltics to Northern Europe. The speed of this reversal is hard…
The Ultimate 2026 Global Drone & Robotics Event Calendar
As the drone and robotics industries continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, staying ahead of the curve means being in the room where it happens. From the shifting regulatory landscape and the rise of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to…