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NASA’s Dragonfly mission, a car-sized quadcopter rotorcraft, is set to become the first UAV to explore another world, targeting Saturn’s moon Titan in a groundbreaking 2028 mission. Aiming to land near the 50-mile-wide Selk Crater, Dragonfly will investigate Titan’s organic-rich surface to uncover clues about the prebiotic chemistry that may have sparked life on Earth.…
A start-up drone company focusing on assisting in preventing wildfires through AI-powered power line scans was the grand prize winner of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most visible entrepreneurship competitions. Voltair, a student company at the University of Washington, won the $25,000 grand prize at the 28th annual Dempsey Startup Competition, beating out 173 other…
In a groundbreaking achievement that reads like science fiction, researchers have successfully flown drones directly into the heart of tornadoes
A pioneering drone delivery project in northern Michigan has landed its second significant state funding infusion, cementing the Grand Traverse area
More than 30 students from the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Harte Research Institute have just experienced a thrilling marine drone demonstration showcasing the critical application of unmanned aerial systems in coastal and marine science applications. The demonstration was held in downtown Corpus Christi and provided students with hands-on experience working with drone technology for envir
John Deere announced its acquisition of Sentera, a leader in drone-based remote imagery solutions based in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 23rd, 2025, marking a significant step in advancing precision agriculture. This move integrates Sentera’s high-resolution drone technology into John Deere’s ecosystem, empowering farmers with data-driven tools to enhance crop management, efficiency, and sustainabil
Rocky Mountain UAV uses drones to assess wildfire risk in Aurora, CO—helping homeowners prevent fire damage with aerial inspections and
New York City is set to open its beaches for Memorial Day weekend with a tech-driven approach to safety, as drones take center stage in lifeguard operations. On Friday, May 23, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and city officials gathered at Orchard Beach to announce the expanded use of drones, aiming to protect beachgoers and address…
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