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Russia Spends $82 Million On 18,000 Combat Drones To Train Teenagers For War
Russia has purchased 18,000 drones for 500 schools at a cost of 8.38 billion rubles ($82 million USD) in 2024 as part of a program training teenagers to operate unmanned aerial vehicles for combat, according to Ukrainian intelligence reports. The…
North Carolina’s ‘Drone Audition’ Model Shows How Pentagon Plans To Accelerate Military Innovation Beyond Failed Replicator Program
Based on reporting by Dan Barkin for Business North Carolina A first-of-its-kind drone competition in rural North Carolina is quietly prototyping how America might finally close its innovation gap with Ukraine’s battlefield laboratories—by letting military commanders “audition” new systems at…
Wake‑Up Call: How China’s Colleges Are Powering the Next Drone Arms Race
More than 200 university teams competed in military drone scenarios organized by China’s top defense leadership, revealing Beijing’s systematic campaign to recruit young talent for autonomous warfare development. The final round of China’s National Youth Intelligent Unmanned Systems Application Competition…
Lithuanian Kids Learn to Fly Drones Near Russian Border
In a small town just 20km from the Russian border, a new kind of school is in session. Here, children as young as 10 are not just learning math and history; they are learning to build, code, and fly FPV,…
Woodward High School’s New Drone Program: Soaring to New Heights with UAS Training
Buckle up, drone enthusiasts! Woodward High School in Oklahoma is launching a game-changing aviation program that’s got our rotors spinning with excitement. Starting this school year, students can dive into a four-year aviation curriculum, choosing between a pilot pathway or…
Russia Launches First Drone Operation Textbook for Schools, Targets 1 Million Operators by 2030
Russian drone manufacturer Geoscan announced the release of the country’s first school textbook on operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), now integrated into the federal curriculum for 8th and 9th graders. Published in partnership with Prosveshcheniye, Russia’s largest educational publisher, the…
Gentle Sticks! Russian Manual Links Drone Flight To Sex
A recently surfaced Russian military drone piloting manual, shared by Samuel Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses on LinkedIn, offers a unique perspective on learning to fly drones with a blend of technical guidance and humorous analogies. The comic-style…
Flock Safety Taps Drone Expert McBride to Lead DFR Innovation
Flock Safety has reinforced its public safety drone initiative by bringing aboard Jon McBride, former co-founder of commercial drone company RMUS and a notable figure in drone technology development. The announcement, shared by Brett Kanda on February 7, 2025, comes…
High School NJROTC Program Pioneers Drone Education with Real-World Applications
A Naval Junior ROTC program at South Caldwell High School is taking an innovative approach to drone education, combining hands-on flight training with discussions of ethics and practical applications. The program, reportedly funded by a $1,500 Blue Ridge Electric Bright…
Fullerton College Pioneers First West Coast Drone Bachelor’s Degree Program
A groundbreaking development in drone education is taking shape at Fullerton College, where the institution is set to launch its first-ever bachelor’s degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems, scheduled to begin in fall 2026, marks…
Pilot Institute Launches Massive Black Friday Drone Training Sale
Pilot Institute, a leading drone education provider, has launched its “biggest sale ever” with significant discounts on drone training courses and certification programs, making professional drone education more accessible to aspiring pilots and businesses. Comprehensive Drone Education Packages The sale…
DJI Mini 3 Drone Hits Record Low Price in Black Friday Sale, Starting at $329
DJI has launched an aggressive Black Friday promotion for its popular Mini 3 drone, offering savings of up to $160 on various configurations of the lightweight camera drone. The base model with the RC-N1 controller is now available for $329,…