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Legal

Drone Spies? A Vicious Legal Battle Erupts Between Two US Waste Giants

Veolia, a global environmental services leader, is accusing its direct competitor, Clean Harbors, of using a drone to conduct corporate espionage

Rafael SuárezSep 8

Ukraine

Blackwater Founder Targets Ukraine Drone Makers Amid Pentagon “Drone Dominance” Drive

Erik Prince, founder of the now-defunct private military company Blackwater, is actively pursuing acquisitions in Ukraine’s drone industry, according to multiple sources cited by the Guardian. Prince’s reported efforts come as former President Donald Trump’s administration considers using U.S. private military contractors in a postwar Ukraine. Prince’s activities highlight the growing commercial a

Haye KestelooSep 8

Aero-Sentinel’s G2 Premium drone redefines covert reconnaissance

Israel

Israel’s New G2 Drone is a Near-Silent Ghost

A company from Israel, Aero-Sentinel, has just unveiled a new drone that gets closer to that ideal than ever before. It's called the G2 Premium

Rafael SuárezSep 7

Blue sUAS

Ascent’s Coaxial Drone Nails Historic Pentagon Approval

Its tough, unusual-looking drone, the SPIRIT, has become the first aircraft to achieve a "dual clearance" on the Pentagon's exclusive "Blue UAS" list.

Rafael SuárezSep 3

Skydio

Dreame Technology Expands into Drone Market to Challenge DJI

Dreame Technology, best known for its robot vacuum cleaners, is taking a bold step into the drone industry. The Chinese brand is actively recruiting drone professionals in what analysts see as a direct move to compete with DJI, the market leader, according to a report by Sina. Dreame’s Drone Hiring Drive Job postings on Boss…

Haye KestelooAug 26

Search & Rescue

Drone from Surrey University Learns to Fly Like an Owl

An owl can silently weave through a dense forest, and a hawk can dive and perch on a branch in a fraction of a second. Now, a team of engineers

Rafael SuárezAug 26

Ukraine

Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload

Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze

Haye KestelooAug 18

Japan

Drone Delivery Grants in Japan: Ministry Backs Five Projects to Advance Logistics Innovation

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism awarded grants to five leading drone delivery initiatives, aiming to revolutionize

Haye KestelooAug 18

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