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DJI

SkyOps: Israeli Duo’s Drone Nav Revolution

This tech lets drones zip through Israel cityscapes, dodging buildings to deliver life-saving supplies in minutes. For our drone crew, it’s like upgrading

Rafael SuárezAug 20

FAA

Oceanside Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program to Cut Response Times

The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, aiming to slash response times from an average of five minutes down to just 60–90 seconds. The 13-month initiative, approved by the Oceanside City Council, is funded by a $264,816 state grant and is designed to improve officer safety, enhance…

Haye KestelooAug 20

Ukraine

Drone Maker Stark Defence Targets $500M Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Round

Europe’s drone race just went up a gear: Sequoia is leading a fresh round that could push German loitering‑munition maker Stark near a $500M valuation—right as Germany targets €162B in annual defense spend by 2029. German attack drone startup Stark Defence is in advanced talks to raise about $60 million in new funding led by…

Haye KestelooAug 19

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Weaponized drones

C100 Quadcopter Guides F-35 to Precision Strikes

Teaming their C100 quadcopter with the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II. This dynamic duo nailed precision strikes with GBU-12 Paveway II laser

Rafael SuárezAug 18

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DJI

Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights

¡Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility Virginia Tech

Rafael SuárezAug 18

Ukraine

Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload

Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze

Haye KestelooAug 18

Japan

Drone Delivery Grants in Japan: Ministry Backs Five Projects to Advance Logistics Innovation

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism awarded grants to five leading drone delivery initiatives, aiming to revolutionize

Haye KestelooAug 18

Anduril

Taiwan to Reclassify Small Drones as ‘Consumables’ for Faster Military Procurement

Taiwan will reclassify small drones as “consumables” instead of durable military equipment, a move aimed at accelerating drone access for its armed forces amid growing tensions with China. The change, patterned after a recent U.S. policy, is expected to streamline procurement and foster tighter cooperation between Taiwan’s military and its domestic drone industry, reports Focus…

Haye KestelooAug 18

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