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Pyka and SNC Unveil Game-Changing Drone for U.S. Military Operations
In a significant advancement in drone technology, Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have introduced a new, autonomous, all-electric drone tailored for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Pelican Cargo, described as the size of a school bus, is set…
‘Monster Manta Ray’ Spy Drone Ready to Prowl Oceans for US Navy
The Pentagon has released images of a giant underwater drone shaped like a manta ray, designed to carry out long-range operations for the US Navy, according to The Times. The unmanned craft, built by Northrop Grumman, a US defense company,…
Palm Springs Police Deploy DJI Drone in Hiker Rescue, Aim to Expand Program
The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) recently utilized a DJI drone to assist in a hiker rescue on Museum Trail, demonstrating the potential of their expanding drone program. Although the mission was not entirely successful, the department continues to learn…
Drones and Volunteers Help Locate Remains of Missing Boise Woman in Oregon
The nearly year-long search for Gwen Brunelle, a 27-year-old Boise woman who went missing in June 2023, has come to a close. Thanks to the efforts of drones and a dedicated group of volunteers, her remains were reportedly found in…
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to secure an FAA flight…
Drones Take to the Sky to Enhance Internet Access in Tuolumne County
A High-Flying Solution to Internet Woes Residents of Columbia and Jamestown can expect to see drones buzzing overhead from this Wednesday through May 8 as part of a cutting-edge project aimed at enhancing high-speed broadband internet access across Tuolumne County,…
Drone Delivery Shuffle: Amazon Moves from California to Arizona
Amazon Ends Prime Air Drone Delivery in California, Expands 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 in Lockeford, California, while simultaneously launching…
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…
Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies
In the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a crucial technological battle is being waged in the skies. As Ukrainian forces deploy long-range reconnaissance drones like the Shark drone to gather vital intelligence deep inside Russian-occupied territory, they face…
Google, Drones, and the Future of Detroit: Michigan Central Station’s Transformation
Michigan Central Station, once a symbol of Detroit’s struggles, is set to reopen on June 6, 2024, as a mobility innovation hub. Ford Motor Co. executive chairman Bill Ford Jr. recently revealed that the campus will house Alphabet Inc.’s Google…
The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment
In the heart of Utah, a small drone factory is experiencing a resurgence amidst growing anti-China sentiment. Teal Drones, founded by George Matus in 2015, has shifted its focus from consumer drones to military and government contracts in order to…
Elk Grove Police Introduces First Responder Drones
New Program to Enhance Emergency Response Times and Efficiency The Elk Grove Police Department in California is set to launch a new program that will deploy drones as first responders to emergency situations. The department, which has been utilizing drones…