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US Government Operating MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Mexico in Counter-Narcotics Initiative
The CIA is conducting previously unreported surveillance flights using MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico as part of counter-narcotics operations, according to current and former officials familiar with the program. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed these flights are occurring with Mexico’s…
Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps
In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous…
Saronic Secures $600M for Autonomous Naval Vessels, Plans Advanced Shipyard
In a significant development for autonomous maritime defense technology, Texas-based defense contractor Saronic has secured $600 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $4 billion. The company, established less than three years ago, is embarking on an ambitious expansion of…
Thermal Drones Transform Wildlife Management with Advanced Search Capabilities
Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that thermal drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented…
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Hi everybody, welcome back to the channel. If this is your first time here, my name is Russ, and this is 51 Drones. In this video, I’m going to show you some of the many products that I’ve reviewed and…
Drone Strike Disrupts Critical Safety Systems at Grand Canyon Uranium Mine
A drone collision with mine shaft safety equipment forced a security review at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, Energy Fuels officials reported. The incident occurred as the facility was resuming uranium ore shipments following a recent…
North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
Georgia to Ban Chinese Drones in Major Security Push
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing on national security and public safety concerns, according to state legislative documents. The measures would…
Canadian Tourist Charged with Illegal Drone Photography at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
A 71-year-old Canadian visitor faces federal charges after allegedly photographing classified areas at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a drone over three consecutive days. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of…
Russian Drones Run on Smuggled Tech via China, Intel Reveals
China has emerged as the primary channel for Western technology reaching Russia’s military drone program, with approximately 80% of critical components now flowing through Chinese supply chains, according to a comprehensive national security report released Wednesday by Estonia’s foreign intelligence…
DJI Matrice 30T Enhances Washington Township Police Emergency Response
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T…
Draganfly Secures Rare FAA Waiver for Urban Drone Operations in Boston
Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific…