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Department of Defense

Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps

In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous vessel manufacturing, marking a potential turning point in U.S. naval auton

Haye KestelooFeb 20

Drone Companies

Saronic Secures $600M for Autonomous Naval Vessels, Plans Advanced Shipyard

In a significant development for autonomous maritime defense technology, Texas-based defense contractor Saronic has secured $600 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $4 billion. The company, established less than three years ago, is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its unmanned surface vessel (USV) program and plans to construct an advanced shipyard facility dubbed…

Haye KestelooFeb 19

DJI

Thermal Drones Transform Wildlife Management with Advanced Search Capabilities

Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that thermal drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented through a specialized drone named Jarvis, AKA DJI Matrice 30T, was designed for search and…

Haye KestelooFeb 19

China

Hong Kong Deploys AI-Powered Drones to Tackle Aging Building Crisis

Hong Kong’s Buildings Department has successfully deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect 157 aging buildings in 2024, dramatically reducing inspection times compared to traditional methods, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The department currently operates eight drones, each costing approximately HK$40,000 ($5,100 USD) with accessories. These remotely controlle

Haye KestelooFeb 19

Drone Pilots Face New Restrictions: Vermont Bill Aims to Protect Privacy

DJI

North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network

The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative records, reports KFYRTV. Senator Kyle Davison (R-Fargo) led the successful motion to strip the Chinese…

Haye KestelooFeb 18

Walmart

Georgia to Ban Chinese Drones in Major Security Push

Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, targeting Chinese drone makers in a major security push.

Haye KestelooFeb 17

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United States

Canadian Tourist Charged with Illegal Drone Photography at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

A 71-year-old Canadian visitor faces federal charges after allegedly photographing classified areas at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a drone over three consecutive days. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Xiao Guang Pan, who was in the United States on a tourist visa, conducted…

Haye KestelooFeb 16

DJI

DJI RS 4 Mini Combo: Compact Gimbal with AI Tracking Priced at $430

According to a retail listing exclusively shared with DroneXL, DJI’s upcoming RS 4 Mini Combo stabilizer has been priced at $659 AUD (~$430 USD), featuring the new RS Intelligent Tracking Module. The listing from Australian retailer Georges Camera reveals the complete package ahead of its expected February 20 launch. Technical Analysis of the DJI RS…

Haye KestelooFeb 14

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