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This Weapon from Epirus Just Fried a Drone Swarm With Microwaves

Counter-Drone

A 49-Drone Swarm Was Just Fried With This Weapon from Epirus

The company, Epirus, successfully used its Leonidas weapon system to knock out a swarm of drones with a single, invisible blast of high-power

Rafael SuárezAug 31

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NASA

DJI Matrice 600 Drones Dig Deep for Mars and Earth

Imagine drones buzzing over a Martian crater, scooping up alien dirt like it’s auditioning for a sci-fi flick. That’s not just a dream

Rafael SuárezAug 21

Canada

Canada’s Drone-Powered Avalanche Control Drops Bombs Like a Pro

Canada’s shaking up avalanche control with a high-flying, bomb-dropping drone system that’s safer, cheaper, and cooler than a fresh powder run.

Rafael SuárezAug 14

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DJI

Drone Saves Autistic Boy in Epic Indiana Cornfield Rescue

A thermal-equipped drone turned a 12-hour manhunt into a happy reunion! A 10-year-old boy, hearing impaired and autistic, vanished into

Rafael SuárezAug 14

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Drone Research

Drones Uncover WWII Bombs Hidden in Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog: A Surprising Find

DroneXL fans, because Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog just revealed a explosive secret! Carleton University grad students used drones to uncover over 17

Rafael SuárezAug 8

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Temporary Flight Restriction

FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment

The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that sweet aerial shot. The FAA: PUT THAT THING AWAY!

Rafael SuárezJun 23

Drone Delivery

Arrive AI Goes Public on NASDAQ: A New Era for Autonomous Delivery Networks

On May 15, 2025, Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery network headquartered in Indianapolis, officially lists its shares on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ARAI, marking a pivotal milestone for the automated logistics industry. This direct listing, announced from Indianapolis, follows over a decade of innovation in last-mile logistics, offering professionals and enthusiasts a glimpse…

Haye KestelooMay 15

DJI

Indiana’s Albertson Drone Service Revolutionizes Farming with Agricultural Drones

In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by Purdue graduate Kyle Albertson, uses drones to provide crop health mapping, pesticide spraying, and insect…

Haye KestelooApr 8

Indiana

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