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Study Shows Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas

United States

Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas Study Shows

Montana wildlife officials have demonstrated that drones are significantly more effective than traditional methods for safely managing grizzly bear encounters near human settlements, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. The groundbreaking study, conducted by Wesley Sarmento of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, compared various hazing techniques including vehicl

Haye KestelooJan 29

Russia

Moscow’s Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drone Attacks, Affecting Airport Operations

Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple waves of drone attacks across several regions, including four separate locations around Moscow, highlighting the growing challenges of urban air defense against unmanned aerial systems. According to Reuters, the incidents led to temporary suspensions at two major Moscow airports and resulted in infrastructure damage in surrounding regions. Widesprea

Haye KestelooJan 24

Brinc

BRINC Launches Major Incentive Program for Public Safety Agencies Transitioning to US-Made Drones

BRINC has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at helping public safety agencies transition from general-purpose drones to specialized, US-manufactured aircraft. The BRINC Beyond program, announced today, offers substantial credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone without requiring trade-ins, marking a strategic move in the evolving public safety drone sector. This development comes at…

Haye KestelooJan 23

United States

FAA Grants vHive Historic Multi-Drone Authorization for Autonomous Solar Farm Inspections

In a groundbreaking development for the commercial drone industry, vHive has secured an exclusive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver authorizing autonomous multi-drone operations for solar farm inspections across the United States. The authorization, announced on January 22, 2025, positions vHive as the first company permitted to deploy software-controlled drone swarms for utility-scale

Haye KestelooJan 23

DJI

How to Make Money with Your Drone – 5 Jobs to Learn NOW!

Something I can teach you are the drone services you can offer to establish a client base for your drone business. My goal is to offer a wide range of

Billy KyleJan 22

DJI Just Removed All Geofencing - Is This A Good Move For Drone Operators and The Industry?

FAA

DJI Removed Geofencing – A Good Move For Drone Operators?

DJI has removed all geofencing on all of their drones here in the United States, which has kind of been a controversial topic since the beginning.

Billy KyleJan 21

Artificial Intelligence

Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough: Paralyzed Man Pilots Virtual Drone Using Only Thoughts

In a groundbreaking advancement for both neural interface technology and drone control systems, researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated the first successful thought-controlled drone navigation through a complex obstacle course. The study, published in Nature Medicine, represents a significant leap forward in brain-computer interface (BCI) applications for unmanned aerial vehicl

Haye KestelooJan 20

Lockheed Martin

Palantir Eyes Major Investment in AI Drone Maker Shield AI at $5 Billion Valuation

Data analytics giant Palantir Technologies is in advanced discussions to invest in Shield AI, marking a significant move that could reshape the autonomous drone industry. The potential investment is part of a broader $200 million funding round that would value the AI drone startup at approximately $5 billion. The investment talks, first reported by The…

Haye KestelooJan 20

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