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Army’s Lethal FPV Drone Course Turns Soldiers into Sky Ninjas
Transforming soldiers into FPV drone wizards ready to dominate battlefields with small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Think of it as your DJI
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Drones Fight Crime in Alabama Skies
A drone zips overhead. But this ain’t your DJI Mavic 3 snapping sunset shots—it’s the Alabama police hunting down bad guys! In North Alabama
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Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload
Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze
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C100 Drone Redefines Tactical Warfare: PDW’s Compact Powerhouse Takes Flight
In a groundbreaking leap for U.S.-made drones, Alabama-based Performance Drone Works (PDW) has unveiled the C100, a lightweight, rucksack-portable quadcopter designed for military precision. Born from the high-speed thrills of the Drone Racing League, PDW’s pivot to battlefield innovation is reshaping tactical operations, with over $15 million in U.S. Army contracts signaling robust Pentagon suppo
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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
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Marine Corps Invests $400M in Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech
The U.S. Marine Corps is stepping up its game in the ongoing battle against rogue drones. In a recent announcement, the Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a hefty $400 million contract to Huntsville-based Invariant and California’s Anduril for a state-of-the-art Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Engagement System. Big Bucks for Drone Defense This isn’t your average military…
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Drone Technology Revolutionizes Crop Spraying at Historic Alabama Farm
Peinhardt Living History Farm in Cullman, Alabama, has embraced cutting-edge drone technology for crop protection, partnering with Sky Spray, a new local business according to The Cullman Times. High-Tech Solution for Traditional Agriculture Sky Spray, co-founded by retired Assistant Cullman Police Chief Jason Mickle and Chris Thrasher, utilizes a DJI Agras T40 spray drone for…
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Tuscaloosa Considers Drone Program for First Responders
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is considering a groundbreaking proposal to incorporate drones into its first responder operations. Mayor Walt Maddox has presented a plan to the city council that would establish a dedicated drone team to enhance public safety efforts, according to WBRC. Rapid Response Capability The proposed drone system would be under the command of the…
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