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Wildlife

Drones Reveal Dramatic Decline in Humpback Whale Population Through Revolutionary Aerial Study

Drone technology is revolutionizing marine mammal research, with a groundbreaking five-year study using unmanned aerial vehicles to track dramatic changes in humpback whale populations across Hawaiian and Alaskan waters. The comprehensive research, published in The Journal of Physiology, demonstrates how drone-based photogrammetry is transforming our understanding of these marine giants. The resea

Haye KestelooDec 30

Florida

Two drone shows halted in Florida after child injured in Orlando show

Two holiday hotspots across Florida have hit the pause button on their drone shows after drones at a previous show plummeted to the ground, resulting in a 7-year-old boy needing emergency surgery. Universal Orlando and Orlando World Center Marriott have both halted their drone shows after another show on the December 21st performance at Lake…

Haye KestelooDec 29

Department of Transportation

North Carolina secures grant for Drone-in-a-Box technology to enhance disaster response effort

Following Hurricane Helene earlier this year and Florence in 2018, North Carolina has secured a grant to launch its latest drone program aimed at taking its disaster response efforts to the next level. The program, operated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will see disaster response efforts strengthened across the state using drone-in-a-box…

Haye KestelooDec 29

Turkey

Turkish Drone Giant Baykar Acquires Historic Italian Aircraft Manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace

In a significant move that reshapes the aerospace industry landscape, Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has successfully acquired Italian aircraft producer Piaggio Aerospace according to an announcement from Italy’s industry ministry. The acquisition marks a notable expansion for Baykar, known globally for its combat drone technology, into traditional aircraft manufacturing. The deal, which emerge

Haye KestelooDec 28

Legal

Engineer Charged in Procurement of US Drone Technology for Iranian Company

A former Analog Devices engineer faces federal charges for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer of sensitive navigation components used in military drones, highlighting ongoing challenges in preventing critical drone technology from reaching restricted entities, reports Iran International. Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, pleaded not guilty to charges of violating US export control

Haye KestelooDec 28

Bell

Ukraine’s Shchedryk Surveillance Drone Approved for Military Operations

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized the deployment of the Shchedryk unmanned aerial system, a domestically developed drone capable of penetrating up to 40 kilometers into enemy rear areas at speeds reaching 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph). The announcement came through an official statement by the ministry’s press service, reports Ukrinform. Developed in Vinnytsia,…

Haye KestelooDec 27

Ukraine

North Korean Counter-Drone Tactics Reveal Outdated Approach to Modern Warfare

A recovered tactical notebook from a North Korean casualty in Russia’s Kursk region has exposed surprisingly primitive counter-drone methods, highlighting the growing challenges traditional forces face against modern unmanned aerial systems. The document, found on a soldier identified as Jong Kyong Hong, details a basic three-person approach to downing Ukrainian drones according to RFA.org. The…

Haye KestelooDec 27

United States

Can a Drone Legally Fly Over Your House?

Anyone who flies a drone is a criminal and a creep and all drones should be banned from flying in the United States. The recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states has really sparked an increased hatred and uncertainty about drones. Many people believe they shouldn’t be allowed to even fly in American…

Russ 51 DronesDec 26

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