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Burglars Use Drones to Scout Luxury Homes Before Break-ins in California
A series of sophisticated burglaries in the Westridge neighborhood of Santa Clarita Valley has revealed criminals using drones for surveillance before targeting homes, according to The Signal. High-Tech Criminals Show Disturbing Precision The burglars demonstrated an unsettling level of preparation,…
Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones Gets Army Bid, PI Special, Mysterious Drones Over Base, DJI 04 Unit Leaked
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones wins the Army SRR program, a special deal on our courses, more mysterious drones flying over bases, and lastly,…
Red Cat Unseats Skydio to Win U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Drone Contract
In a significant shift in the military drone landscape, Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) has won the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract, succeeding previous contract holder Skydio. The company’s Black Widow drone system, developed by…
China Shows Off Massive Drone Mothership at Zhuhai Airshow’s First-Ever Drone Zone
China’s largest aviation showcase has taken flight in Zhuhai, featuring a dedicated drone zone for the first time in the show’s history. The star attraction? A massive drone mothership capable of unleashing swarms of smaller UAVs for both intelligence gathering…
SFPD Drones Beat Police to Crime Scenes, Raising Both Praise and Privacy Concerns
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is showcasing impressive results from their drone program, with aerial units often arriving at crime scenes before ground officers, according to a recent report by CBS News. Lightning-Fast Drone Response Leads to Arrests In…
Romanian Fighter Jets Scrambled After Suspected Drone Breaches Airspace
Romanian military authorities sprang into action Thursday when a small flying object, believed to be a drone, entered the country’s airspace. The incident occurred in the southeastern county of Constanta, prompting a swift response from the nation’s air defense systems.…
Ukraine’s New Kamikaze Drone Stick M12 Pushes Boundaries in Long-Range Warfare
Ukrainian defense company United Military Solutions has unveiled a game-changing addition to their arsenal – the Stick M12 loitering munition. This new kamikaze drone marks a significant leap forward in Ukraine’s domestic drone manufacturing capabilities, showcasing the country’s commitment to…
France Unveils Combat Drone Wingman for Rafale Fighter Jets
France is pushing forward with its air combat capabilities, announcing the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will serve as a wingman for its Rafale fighter jets. This move is part of a broader contract with Dassault…
Russia’s Stealth Drone Debacle: When High-Tech Claims Crash and Burn
A recent incident involving Russia’s new S-70 Okhotnik-B (“Hunter-B”) stealth combat drone has raised serious questions about the country’s stealth technology capabilities. The prototype drone, designed to operate alongside the Su-57 “Felon” fighter, was shot down over Ukraine when it…
Ball-shaped Recon Drone Makes Debut in China-Nepal Joint Military Exercise
A new ball-shaped reconnaissance drone made its first appearance during the China-Nepal joint military exercise that kicked off on September 22, 2024. The drill, dubbed Sagarmatha Friendship-2024, is taking place at a training base in Chongqing, Southwest China. According to…
Drone Technology Aids Police in Capturing Fugitive in Sumner County
A drone in Sumner County played a crucial role in capturing a dangerous fugitive from Memphis. This story highlights the growing importance of drone technology, especially thermal drone technology, in law enforcement and emergency response. Drone Assists in Fugitive Capture…
Drone Tech Revolution: The End of Manned Warfare?
Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution in warfare, in a recent New York Times essay. The withdrawal of U.S.-provided M1A1 Abrams…