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Amazon

Drone Delivery Shuffle: Amazon Moves from California to Arizona

Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site

Haye KestelooApr 23

Ukraine

Drone Innovation Takes Flight at London Defence Tech Hackathon

London Defence Tech Hackathon brought together the UK's brightest minds in technology, venture capital, national security and drone innovation.

Haye KestelooApr 22

United Kingdom

British Airways Jet Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone Over Kent

A British Airways A321 passenger jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident

Haye KestelooApr 22

DJI

DJI Teases Global Launch of Agras T50 Agricultural Drone

DJI teased the global launch of its DJI Agras T50 agricultural drone. The company shared a teaser with the title "Ready, Steady, Go."

Haye KestelooApr 22

United States

AI-Controlled Fighter Jet Engages in Aerial Combat with Manned Aircraft

In a groundbreaking test conducted by the U.S. military, an artificial intelligence-controlled modified F-16 engaged in aerial combat with a manned jet. The test, part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program, showcased the potential of machine learning in transforming aerial warfare, reports Newsweek. Dogfight at 1,200 Miles per…

Haye KestelooApr 21

Ukraine

Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War

As the war in Ukraine continues, Canada and its allies are stepping up their efforts to provide the country with advanced drone technology to aid in its defense against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that Canada will send 450 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to Ukraine this summer, while the…

Haye KestelooApr 20

Bell

Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns

Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with the first round of grants funding 15 new UAVs for law enforcement agencies across the…

Haye KestelooApr 19

Ukraine

Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones

Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russia’s only long-range over-the-horizon (OTH) radar, the Container, located in the Russian town of Kovylkino. The radar, situated 370 miles from the front line in Ukraine, is a crucial asset for monitoring European airspace and providing early warning of potential threats, according to Forbes. Background on…

Haye KestelooApr 19

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