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Artillery Soldiers Earn “Ace” Status in Anti-Drone Operations During a nine-month deployment in the Middle East, three artillery soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, earned the “ace” designation by shooting down more than 28 enemy drones. Staff Sgt. Daniel Smith, Sgt. William Taroc, and Staff Sgt. Henry Davis each…
Cutting-Edge Tech at Boulder Creek The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is making waves with its latest tech adoption at Boulder Creek. On Wednesday, the DNRC team, led by hydrologist David Saba, utilized drones equipped with Lidar technology to capture detailed imagery and data, covering nearly 200 acres and a mile of…
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have significantly impacted Russia’s oil refining capacity, reportedly disrupting 14% and causing domestic fuel prices to rise sharply. Despite these strikes, Russia’s electricity output remains largely unaffected. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Impact Russia’s Oil Sector Ukraine’s strategic use of drone strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure ea
Cattle ranchers in Queensland’s outback have witnessed history as drones remotely mustered cattle, showcasing a groundbreaking method that promises to transform livestock management, reports ABC News. The Drone-Driven Muster In a world-first, drones piloted from the Gold Coast mustered cattle at a property on the Southern Downs near Upper Pilton. This innovative approach, demonstrated at…
A drone pilot from Waterford was found guilty of trespassing after an incident at Stryker’s medical devices facility in Cork, Ireland. The court heard that Kieran Jones, 54, flew his drone over the plant without permission, causing alarm among the staff, reports the Irish Examiner. Pilot’s Unpermitted Drone Flight Kieran Jones, of 9 Deerpark, Clonlea…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have six stories for you this week. We have the FAA Reauthorization Act, flying over people just got a lot easier (this is a cool one), Philly YouTuber’s troubles don’t end, a new payload from DJI, and lastly, Axon to acquire DeDrone. Let’s get to it. Yes, I…
Ukraine’s Largest Drone Attack Ever? Ukraine may have pulled off its biggest drone attack yet. On Thursday night, Russia reported shooting down 102 aerial and six naval drones. Major ports Sevastopol and Novorossiysk were hit, causing widespread damage and power outages, reports Business Insider. The Night of the Attack According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, 51…
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Russia, resulting in two deaths and a refinery fire, according to Reuters. The attack underscores the escalating conflict between the two nations. Two Dead in Belgorod In Belgorod, a mother and her four-year-old son were killed while driving. Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed their deaths. The attack…
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