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Shocking Ties: How Trump Jr.’s Drone Investments Could Cash In on Massive U.S. Military Boost
Imagine your hobby drone parts suddenly backed by billions—thanks to Trump family ties. Donald Trump Jr. has boarded Unusual Machines, eyeing gains from his dad’s $1.4B drone push, but is it fair play? Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory…
Pentagon’s $50M AI Drone Surge Thwarts Russia’s UAV Threat in Ukraine
Drones that think for themselves? The Pentagon’s $50M deal with Auterion is supercharging Ukraine’s skies with 33,000 AI-powered strike kits by year-end. The Pentagon has partnered with US-German software developer Auterion to deliver 33,000 AI-powered Skynode S modules to Ukraine,…
Exposed: Beijing’s Secret Drone Parts Arming Russia Despite US-EU Bans
Picture this: A truck of ‘refrigerators’ lands in Russia, but they’re really powering killer drones – the wild story behind Beijing’s sanction sidestep. Chinese manufacturers have covertly supplied engines to a Russian drone maker, labeling them as “industrial refrigeration units”…
FAA’s MOSAIC Rule Finalized: Revolutionizing Light-Sport Aviation with No Weight Limits
Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates…
Colombia Escalates Drone Warfare Against Drug Gangs with Homegrown Explosive-Carrying UAVs
Colombia’s military tests a new domestically produced drone that packs significant firepower to counter escalating aerial attacks from drug traffickers, who arm cheap commercial models with homemade explosives. This development highlights the rapid evolution of drone technology in asymmetric conflicts,…
Hong Kong Police Boost Drone Patrols for Enhanced Crime Detection and Efficiency
Hong Kong’s police force is advancing its use of drones in urban and border patrols, leading to quick detections and arrests in initial trials, as part of a broader “smart policing” strategy. This development highlights how drones are becoming integral…
Drone CEO Warns of Escalating Airspace Risks, Calls for Urgent Reforms
A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and…
St. Mary’s University Student Develops AI-Driven Data to Extend Drone Flight Times
A computer engineering student at St. Mary’s University is leveraging artificial intelligence to create data that teaches drones to mimic bird-like flight patterns, potentially revolutionizing extended missions like search and rescue by addressing power limitations. Joshua Riojas, 22, draws on…
Laredo Police Activate Drone-as-First-Responder Program to Boost Emergency Response Times
The Laredo Police Department has launched a drone program that dispatches autonomous aircraft to high-priority 911 calls, enabling them to deliver Narcan during overdoses, provide live footage to officers, and arrive at scenes in less than three minutes. This initiative…
Ukraine Proposes Mega-Deal to Share Battle-Tested Drone Technology with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed discussions with President Trump for a potential “mega-deal” that would allow the U.S. to acquire Ukraine’s advanced, war-proven drone systems in exchange for Kyiv buying American weapons. This arrangement aims to bridge gaps in…
AI-Powered Drones Speed Up Methane Leak Detection in Permian Basin
Drones equipped with artificial intelligence now enable Permian Basin operators to detect methane leaks in real time, accelerating repair processes and supporting environmental and safety goals. This development builds on partnerships like Chevron’s collaboration with Percepto, which began last year…
Estonian Drone Maker Threod Explores Sale as Ukraine War Fuels Demand Surge
Threod Systems, an Estonian drone manufacturer, is considering a sale to capitalize on the rapid growth in demand for unmanned aircraft driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Rapid Revenue Growth and Customer Base Threod Systems achieved…