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The Bulgarian company, Samel-90, has started producing a new one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) known as SAMJET. This drone, created with help from Swiss defense experts ALIDRONE SAGL, is designed to be both cost-effective and quick to produce, reports Defence Blog. Its design is similar to the Iranian Shahed-136 drone. The SAMJET is a…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update We have three stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Man Sacrifices Drone to Save Lost People First up this week, seven people were rescued after their boat started sinking in a lake in Utah. The police were notified of the sinking boat but could not locate…
Ukraine continues to strengthen its air defense capabilities with the integration of German-donated Skynex systems. Commander Mykola Oleshchuk of Ukraine’s air force reportedly shared footage showcasing various air defense systems in action, including Western-supplied long-range cruise missiles. The Skynex, a short-range air defense system manufactured by Rheinmetall, has proven particularly effec
In a remarkable display of drone technology, the Sherman Police Department deployed its drone team early Sunday morning to assist Grayson County deputies in locating a missing man suffering from Alzheimer’s. Thanks to the drone’s capabilities, the individual was found and safely returned to his family. This incident highlights the increasing role of drone technology…
The U.S. Secret Service plans to increase its use of surveillance drones following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, according to the agency’s acting director Ronald Rowe. The announcement comes in response to a shooting incident at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, as reported by AFP News. Drone Coverage…
New York City officials have deployed drones to warn residents about potential flash flooding. Heavy rainfall is expected to hit the city from Tuesday afternoon until midday Wednesday, posing significant flooding risks to low-lying areas and basement dwellers. This innovative approach aims to ensure public safety as extreme weather events become more frequent due to…
Police departments and rescue workers are pushing back against efforts to ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the United States, according to a
Russian volunteers assert they modified over 90,000 DJI Mavic drones with custom "1001" firmware in combat zones, according to a Telegram post
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