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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 a report from the Global Times, the exercise focuses on joint anti-terrorism operations in urban…
The US drone industry is in turmoil as professionals criticize Skydio’s marketing and lobbying efforts. The controversy, unfolding on LinkedIn, centers on accusations that Skydio is trying to legislate competitors out of the market rather than compete on product quality. Note: Are you a current or former Skydio employee with insights into the drone maker’s…
UNICEF is leveraging drone technology to overcome infrastructure challenges and deliver essential supplies to remote communities, transforming humanitarian aid delivery in hard-to-reach areas. According to UNICEF’s report, the organization has been using Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, since 2016 to transport vaccines, medicines, diagnostic samples, and other vital commo
NATO recently wrapped up a significant anti-drone exercise in the Netherlands, with Ukraine participating for the first time. The 11-day drills, involving over 20 countries and 50 companies, tested advanced systems to detect and counter drones, highlighting the critical role these unmanned systems play in modern warfare, reports Reuters. The exercise comes as drones have…
San Antonio-based tech startup Darkhive has secured a $21 million investment to expand its drone manufacturing business. This latest funding round, led by cybersecurity-focused investment firm Ten Eleven Ventures, aims to support the company’s growth, fulfill Defense Department contracts, and seek new business opportunities. The investment will also accelerate the delivery of drone systems to…
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia has recently expanded its drone unit, aiming to enhance public safety and protect officers. This move comes after the department obtained an additional Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing them to broaden their drone capabilities. The new drone unit is led by…
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 Police in Hendersonville were on the hunt for a dangerous fugitive from Memphis. It was…
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) drone program has taken a major leap forward with the opening of a new hangar at Nenana Municipal Airport. The 4,800-square-foot facility, completed in early fall 2024, marks a significant milestone for UAF’s Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). This development, reported by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner,…
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