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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, has been fully tested in trials off the coast of southern California. Delivery and Assembly…
Thanks to the efforts of drones and a dedicated group of volunteers, her remains were found in April 2024 on Succor Creek Road in eastern Oregon.
Residents of Columbia and Jamestown can expect to see drones buzzing overhead to enhance internet access across Tuolumne County, California.
Amazon is making significant changes to its Prime Air drone delivery program. The company announced it will be closing its drone delivery site
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…
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 a formidable challenge: intense electronic warfare and jamming by Russian forces. However, thanks to advanced…
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 California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December appellate court ruling, which questioned whether all drone footage should be considered confidential and exempt…
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