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North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and…
Skydio X10 Safety Update Drops Amid Supply Chain Chaos
Skydio, America’s leading drone manufacturer, has released an essential software update for its X10 drone series to address a rare power-related issue, as outlined in their January 31, 2025 operator notice. This update, detailed in a concise video guide, brings…
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…
DJI Faces New Pressure as Vance Warns of Foreign Tech Risks
The regulatory storm surrounding DJI drones in the U.S. shows no signs of clearing, and Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris only reinforce the broader momentum against Chinese-made tech. While Vance did…
India’s New Combat Drone Could Transform Naval Warfare
NewSpace Research and Technologies has revealed its latest military drone platform at Aeroindia 2025, marking India’s ongoing development in naval unmanned combat aircraft. The “Abhimanyu” drone, designed as a loyal wingman system, represents the foundation for India’s Naval Collaborative Combat…
The DJI Neo: Three Drones In One?
I am a cheap-drone lover. An when I saw the DJI Neo, the first thought that came to my mind was: this is something big. And after testing it intensively for two months, the only thing I can say is…
Landing Zones Canada Unveils Revolutionary Balloon-Launched Military Delivery Drone
Landing Zones Canada Inc. has announced the successful completion of flight testing for its groundbreaking Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System (APDS), introducing what the company claims is the world’s first balloon-launched stealth military glider system. The announcement, made via press…
Night Hunters: How Ukraine’s $20K Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
Ukraine has deployed an innovative and cost-effective drone warfare strategy, utilizing a fleet of heavy bomber drones that are proving remarkably effective against Russian forces, according to a recent Forbes report. These unmanned aerial vehicles, nicknamed “Baba Yagas” by Russian…
Spanish Police Bust Drone Drug Ring Using Ukrainian-Made UAVs for Moroccan Hash Runs
Spanish law enforcement has dealt a significant blow to an advanced drug trafficking operation that employed Ukrainian-manufactured drones to smuggle hashish across the Mediterranean. The sophisticated smuggling ring operated from Spain’s southern coastal regions, using custom-built unmanned aircraft to ferry…
Revolutionary Drone Design Takes Flight: Scientists Successfully Mimic Pigeon Aerodynamics Using Natural Feathers
In a remarkable fusion of biology and aerospace engineering, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in drone technology by creating a bird-like drone that flies without a vertical tail, perfectly mimicking pigeon flight mechanics. This groundbreaking research, led by aerospace…
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,…