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Mexican Cartels Copy Drone Tactics Seen in Ukraine
Last month, three explosive drones detonated outside a prosecutor’s office in Tijuana. The blasts shredded six vehicles with nails, BBs and metal fragments. Mexican officials later confirmed what many feared. A cartel had carried out the attack. The unit targeted…
Volatus Aerospace Launches NATO-Aligned Drone Manufacturing Hub in Canada to Boost Defense Readiness
Canadian drone manufacturer Volatus Aerospace announced plans to establish a 200,000-square-foot Innovation Center and Manufacturing Hub at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, marking a significant expansion of domestic defense drone production aligned with NATO requirements. The facility will produce both proprietary Volatus…
Draganfly Teams With AI Firm Palladyne To Bring Autonomous Drone Swarms To Defense And Commercial Markets
Drone manufacturer Draganfly and AI software company Palladyne AI announced plans today to integrate autonomous swarm technology into Draganfly’s commercial and defense platforms, potentially bringing military-grade coordination capabilities to a broader market. The partnership aims to enable single operators to…
AI-Powered Police Drones Reach 1,500 US Departments As Landmark Privacy Lawsuit Tests Legal Limits
Police and sheriff’s departments across America have rapidly embraced AI-powered drones for everything from pursuits and investigations to emergency response, with approximately 1,500 agencies now operating drone programs by late 2024—a 150% increase since 2018. But as departments deploy increasingly…
U.S. Army Scraps $1 Billion Tank, Bets on Consumer Drones After Experimental Brigade Triples Kill Rate
The U.S. Army is canceling billions of dollars in traditional weapons programs and replacing them with commercial-style drones after an experimental brigade achieved three times the normal enemy kill rate using tactics borrowed directly from Ukraine’s drone revolution. Col. Joshua…
U.S. Army Taps Draganfly for FPV Drones and Onsite Manufacturing
The U.S. Army has selected Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) to supply its Flex FPV drone systems and establish forward-deployed manufacturing capabilities at overseas military facilities, marking a strategic shift toward bringing critical drone production closer to operational theaters. Under the…
Draganfly Border Drones Fly 7 Hours, Lift 200 Lbs, & Scan Heartbeats for Southern Arizona Sheriff’s Office
Hello fellow drone pilots! Raise your hand if you’ve ever cursed that blinking battery icon just as the perfect light hits. Now, imagine your drone not just sipping juice, but guzzling gas like a lawnmower, flying longer than your average…
Could Drones Deliver Your Prescription? MassDOT’s Tests Suggest It’s Possible
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is exploring a future where drones could deliver prescriptions directly to your door. This week, the department announced a series of successful test flights conducted in October 2024, delivering small packages in Lynn and…
Drones After Dark: A Raw Conversation with Kyle Nordfors
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang (SkyeBrowse) and Luis Figueiredo, joined by search-and-rescue ace Kyle Nordfors (Weber County SAR), in the latest episode of their fifth season. This trio doesn’t…
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…
Draganfly Completes Initial Medical Delivery Tests with Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham has reportedly taken its first steps into drone-enabled healthcare logistics, completing initial test flights with Draganfly Inc. as part of a proof-of-concept program aimed at revolutionizing medical supply delivery. The collaboration marks a significant move by one…
Draganfly introduces Heavy Lift cargo drone with payload of more than 66 Lbs
The Canadian company Draganfly has introduced a cargo drone with a payload of no less than 66 lbs. The Heavy Lift, as the drone has been christened, can cover distances of up to 19 miles. In addition to the Heavy…
