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Massive Manta Ray Drone Glides Through California Waters
Northrop Grumman’s Extra-Large Underwater Vehicle Undergoes Testing A large, animal-like uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) known as the Manta Ray has been spotted maneuvering off the California coast in new footage captured during testing. The emergence of advanced sea drones is…
Ukraine’s Naval Drones Force Russia to Bolster Defenses at Kerch Bridge
Satellite Images Reveal Additional Barges and Floating Booms Ukraine has reportedly vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In response, Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. However, Ukraine…
‘High Payload, Low Cost’ Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight Test in China
China has successfully completed the maiden flight test of its homegrown commercial cargo drone, the HH-100, in the northwest part of the country. The HH-100, developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), reportedly took off on June 12…
ADOT Deploys Drone to Monitor Pump Stations Ahead of Arizona Monsoon
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is…
Ukraine’s Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats
Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the…
Broward County Deploys Mosquito-Fighting Drone for Hard-to-Reach Areas
Broward County, Florida, is stepping up its mosquito control game with some high-flying technology. The county is now using a drone to spray insecticide over vast parks, wetlands, and conservation areas that are tough to reach by traditional means, reports…
US Ramps Up China Surveillance With Triton Drone Deployment In Okinawa
The US Navy has bolstered its intelligence gathering and surveillance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region by deploying a second MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance aircraft to Japan’s Kadena Air Base. This deployment, along with the presence of eight MQ-9 Reapers, marks…
NASA’s Groundbreaking Drone Project Set to Revolutionize Wildfire Fighting
In a significant development, researchers at NASA Ames Research Center are harnessing cutting-edge aviation technology to bolster the safety of Bay Area communities threatened by devastating wildfires. As the region braces for a potentially active wildfire season amid rising temperatures…
India-US in Talks for $3.9B MQ-9B Drone Deal
Discussions Underway for 31 Drones Acquisition In a significant development, a team from the United States is currently in India for discussions on the acquisition of MQ-9B drones by the Indian armed forces. If finalized, the deal is estimated to…
Moya Aero’s Bold Move: Middle-Mile eVTOL Drone Market
Game-Changing Partnership for Middle-Mile eVTOL Moya Aero, a Brazilian drone manufacturer, is making headlines with its plan to enter the middle-mile eVTOL drone market. The company has reportedly partnered with Aeromot to develop drones capable of tackling challenging terrains, like…
Ukrainian Troops Use Drones to Rescue Drones and More
Ukrainian soldiers are using drones in innovative ways to recover lost equipment and gather intelligence. These drone rescues are not just about saving hobbyist gadgets but are a crucial part of modern warfare. Daring Drone Rescues Most drone users have…
Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…