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In addition to the drone factory, Ukrainian forces also carried out a strike on Russia's third-largest oil refinery located in the city of Nizhnekamsk, according to local Telegram channels reporting on the attack.
Russia

Russian Court Orders Yandex to Remove Oil Refinery Maps Over Drone Strike Concerns

A Moscow court has ordered Yandex, Russia’s leading search engine, to remove detailed maps and images of a strategic oil refinery following multiple drone attacks that have damaged infrastructure and injured workers. The ruling reflects growing concerns about openly available mapping data being used to coordinate drone strikes against critical infrastructure, according to Bloomberg News.…

Haye KestelooJan 3
FAA Expands No-Drone Zones Over Hudson Yards and Critical Infrastructure Sites
FAA

FAA Expands No-Drone Zones Over Hudson Yards and Critical Infrastructure Sites

The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly expanded temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) across New York City and surrounding areas, including a new restriction over Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development near Teterboro Airport that will remain in effect until January 19, reports LoHud. The expansion follows weeks of reported drone sightings across the mid-Atl

Haye KestelooJan 2
A billboard across Ukraine encourages citizens to enlist in the military and help fight off Russian occupiers with FPV drones. Photo courtesy of The NY Times.
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Million-Drone Army: How Consumer Tech Revolutionized Modern Warfare

Ukraine’s bold initiative to deploy one million First Person View (FPV) drones in 2024 has fundamentally transformed the nature of modern combat, bringing warfare into the era of converted consumer technology. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ambitious announcement in late 2023 marked an unprecedented shift in military strategy, one born of necessity and innovation, reports The NY…

Haye KestelooJan 2
The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs
Autel Robotics

US Commerce Department Weighs Comprehensive Chinese Drone Restrictions

The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to consider new rules that could significantly restrict or ban Chinese-made drones in the American market, citing mounting national security concerns over potential remote access and data manipulation capabilities. The announcement, made today, marks the latest development in Washington’s intensifying scrutiny of Chinese drone manufacturers, reports Reu

Haye KestelooJan 2
State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
Department of Transportation

State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management

Alabama’s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift from experimental projects to systematic integration of UAS technology into core infrastructure mana

Haye KestelooJan 1
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