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Study Shows Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas

United States

Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas Study Shows

Montana wildlife officials have demonstrated that drones are significantly more effective than traditional methods for safely managing grizzly bear encounters near human settlements, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. The groundbreaking study, conducted by Wesley Sarmento of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, compared various hazing techniques including vehicl

Haye KestelooJan 29

FAA

White House Breaks Silence on East Coast Drone Mystery: ‘Not the Enemy’

In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity from recreational pilots. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey…

Haye KestelooJan 28

Canada

Landing Zones Canada Unveils Revolutionary Balloon-Launched Military Delivery Drone

Landing Zones Canada Inc. has announced the successful completion of flight testing for its groundbreaking Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System (APDS), introducing what the company claims is the world’s first balloon-launched stealth military glider system. The announcement, made via press release, marks a significant development in military drone technology. Technical Innovation in Military Dro

Haye KestelooJan 27

Ukraine

Ukrainian Military Reveals 1,240-Mile Range Domestic Strike Drone Capabilities

Ukraine’s 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment has granted unprecedented access to their long-range drone operations, revealing domestically produced unmanned aircraft capable of striking targets up to 1,240 miles behind enemy lines. According to an exclusive Reuters report, these strategic assets are being deployed to target Russian logistics and military infrastructure, marking a significant ev

Haye KestelooJan 26

Police

Drones aids in take down of alleged burglar in Kansas

A drone equipped with a thermal camera has been used in a police takedown of an alleged burglar in Lawrence, Kansas.

Josh SpiresJan 24

White House

Drone News: Regulatory Freeze, NTSB Prelim on Drone Show, DJI Releases 2025, Ct. Drone Bill

We have four stories for you this week: the NTSB preliminary report on the drone show accident in Orlando, a regulatory freeze – that’s an important thing, a possible DJI release list for 2025, and lastly, a new drone bill in Connecticut. All right, let’s get to it. NTSB Preliminary Report: Orlando Drone Show Accident…

Greg ReverdiauJan 24

Ukraine

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Strike on Russian Oil Infrastructure, Highlighting Advanced Capabilities

In a significant demonstration of Ukraine’s expanding drone warfare capabilities, Ukrainian forces conducted one of their largest coordinated drone attacks to date, targeting critical Russian oil infrastructure and military production facilities. According to reports from Ukrainian officials and Russian military sources, the operation involved a sophisticated deployment of long-range unmanned aeri

Haye KestelooJan 24

Russia

Moscow’s Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drone Attacks, Affecting Airport Operations

Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple waves of drone attacks across several regions, including four separate locations around Moscow, highlighting the growing challenges of urban air defense against unmanned aerial systems. According to Reuters, the incidents led to temporary suspensions at two major Moscow airports and resulted in infrastructure damage in surrounding regions. Widesprea

Haye KestelooJan 24

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