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India’s New Combat Drone Could Transform Naval Warfare
NewSpace Research and Technologies has revealed its latest military drone platform at Aeroindia 2025, marking India’s ongoing development in naval unmanned combat aircraft. The “Abhimanyu” drone, designed as a loyal wingman system, represents the foundation for India’s Naval Collaborative Combat…
Oregon Guard Tests Medical Drone Delivery in Combat Training
The Oregon National Guard has integrated drone-delivered medical supplies into its combat medic training program at Camp Rilea, marking a new approach to battlefield medicine preparation. The 249th Regional Training Institute (RTI) medical detachment reportedly incorporated unmanned aerial systems for…
Flying RFID Readers: Verity Drones Modernize Warehousing
In a groundbreaking pilot project, autonomous drone pioneer Verity has partnered with Swiss footwear manufacturer On and logistics giant Maersk to revolutionize warehouse inventory management. The collaboration integrates radio frequency identification (RFID) technology with Verity’s autonomous drone system, marking a…
Drone Reveals 2,400-Year-Old Port as Aegean Sea Mysteriously Recedes
Aerial drone footage has documented a remarkable archaeological discovery in Turkey’s Ayvalık district, where the ruins of the ancient port of Adramytteion have emerged following an unprecedented recession of the Aegean Sea, reports Haberler. The sea’s mysterious retreat of approximately…
Russian FPV Drone Operators Allegedly Targeted with Explosive-Rigged Goggles
Russian authorities are reportedly investigating an alleged plot involving FPV (First Person View) goggles rigged with explosives, according to Russian military-affiliated sources. The devices were allegedly designed to detonate when powered on by drone operators. The incident bears similarities to…
DJI Explains Sudden Removal of Geofencing Restrictions
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has provided a detailed explanation for its recent decision to remove geofencing restrictions from its drones, including those preventing flight near sensitive areas like the White House, in an interview with The Verge. The…
Wing Successfully Delivered Super Bowl Snacks by Drone in North Texas
Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery subsidiary, successfully executed a special Super Bowl LIX delivery service in North Texas, bringing game day snacks directly to residents’ homes through a partnership with PepsiCo. The service operated in select residential areas of Frisco, approximately…
Thermal Drones Track Australia’s Elusive Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo in Scientific Breakthrough
A groundbreaking study published in Australian Mammalogy has demonstrated the successful use of thermal drones to detect Bennett’s tree kangaroos (Dendrolagus bennettianus), reportedly marking a significant advance in the study of one of Australia’s most mysterious marsupials. A Critically Important…
ANPRM: Have Your Say on this Rule Making Proposal
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you…
Drone Pilot Charged, Unusual Machines Aquires Aloft, PhillyDroneLife Update, More State Drone Bills
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest Enters Final Week, Offering Over $170,000 in Prizes
The clock is ticking for drone enthusiasts and visual storytellers worldwide as the DJI SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest approaches its final submission deadline of February 10, 2025. According to the official press release from DJI SkyPixel, this…
Delta Police Pioneers Drone as First Responder Program with DJI Dock 2
According to DJI Enterprise, the Delta Police Department in British Columbia is enhancing public safety by using DJI Dock 2 technology in its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. In a recent presentation, officers explained how these automated drones—set…