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Image credit: This photo, released by Japan's Joint Staff Office, shows a Chinese WL-10 attack and reconnaissance drone operating in the East China Sea on May 27. (Japan Joint Staff)
China

China Suffers Maritime Mishaps Amid Taiwan Tensions

Suspected Military Drone and Engineering Vessel Lost in Coastal Seas Newsweek reports that China has recently experienced the loss of a suspected military drone and an engineering vessel in its coastal waters. These incidents occurred around the same time the Chinese armed forces were conducting “punishment” drills near Taiwan. According to Guangdong province’s maritime safety…

During DJI Airworks 2022, the DJI Argas T40 was on display. This agricultural drone is impressive in size as you can see in the photos. We can only imagine what the DJI Airgas T60 will be like.
DJI

Mosquito-Busting Drone Takes Flight in Northern Nevada

Public Health Department Unveils Innovative Aerial Solution Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is set to reveal a groundbreaking drone designed to combat mosquito populations in the region, reports Kolo 8 News Now. This cutting-edge technology will bolster existing mosquito reduction efforts, targeting areas where these insects thrive. Eco-Friendly Granular Treatment The drone, measuring 9 feet…

A Huntington Beach Police SWAT member gears up near a building where a man was barricaded inside a business in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Police

Whittier Man Sentenced to 36 Years for Firing at Agent and Drone

A Whittier man, Luis Mendez Jr., 51, was sentenced to 36 years and four months in prison for firing at a law enforcement officer and a police drone during an eight-hour standoff in Costa Mesa. This verdict came after his conviction for assault with a deadly weapon against a special agent, among other charges, reports…

Russia’s Anti-Drone Ammo: The Latest Defense Against Recon Drones
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Russia’s Anti-Drone Ammo: The Latest Defense Against Recon Drones

Kevlar Net Cartridges: The New Anti-Drone Weapon Russia has rolled out an innovative anti-drone cartridge featuring a Kevlar net instead of traditional shot. The “Interception” cartridges, still in development, show promising results against regular reconnaissance drones like DJI Mavics. Razor-Sharp Threads: How It Works These cartridges are designed to release a Kevlar mesh that entangles…

Drone Downed Near Moscow, Authorities Report
Russia

Drone Downed Near Moscow, Authorities Report

Russian Air Defence Units Act Quickly Russian air defense units shot down a drone near Moscow on Monday evening, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov. Drone Fragments Hit Private House Vorobyov posted on Telegram that fragments from the drone fell onto a private house in Balashikha, a town just east of Moscow. Fortunately, no…

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