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Night Owl Drones Save Peanuts with Sneaky Night Moves
Led by assistant professors Taeyeong Choi and Yan Fang, this AI-powered drones system is like a bouncer for peanut fields. With a $25,000 grant
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EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat
The European Union is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian military threat, urging member states to prepare for large-scale drone production to bolster defenses. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for millions of drones to match Russia’s growing unmanned arsenal, citing lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations. Sky News reported that this call…
Drone Research
Drones Revolutionize Kīlauea’s Eruption Monitoring
Kīlauea’s ongoing eruption at Hawaii’s summit is a powerful reminder of nature’s force, and drones are proving indispensable in studying it.
India
Indian Drone Startup Raphe mPhibr Secures $100M to Boost Military UAV Production
Indian drone manufacturer Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round to advance its research and production of military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), driven by surging demand for drones in battlefield operations and border surveillance. Led by General Catalyst, the investment highlights India’s push to strengthen its domestic drone industry amid…
Ukraine
Russia Boosts Drone Production by 16.9% in May, Responding to Putin’s Call
In May 2025, Russia’s drone production surged by 16.9% compared to April, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s directive to ramp up output for military operations in Ukraine, according to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, reports Reuters. This significant increase highlights Russia’s push to enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…
DJI
Parrot’s Big Releases, DJI Updates & Leaks, Louisiana Targets Threatening Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories this week: Parrot releases the Anafi UKR and the Chuck 3, DJI leaks and updates, and a Louisiana law allowing law enforcement to shoot down drones. Let’s dive in. Parrot’s New Releases: Anafi UKR and Chuck 3 Parrot has unveiled the Anafi UKR, a…
DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Air 3S Drone: A Head-to-Head Comparison
You might assume the DJI Mavic 4 Pro outperforms the Air 3S drone in every way, but surprisingly, the Air 3S surpasses the Mavic 4 Pro in a few key areas, including aspects of image quality. After testing these drones head-to-head, I discovered some unexpected results. I purchased both drones at full price, and this…
FAA
House Republicans Demand Action on 350 Drone Incursions Over U.S. Military Bases in 2024
In 2024, U.S. military bases faced over 350 unauthorized drone incursions, prompting House Republicans to demand urgent answers from federal agencies. The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs sent letters to the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice (DOJ), citing fragmented responses and outdated policies as critical vulnerabilities. Fox News reports this escalati
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