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New York City is poised to bolster its airspace security with a cutting-edge drone defense system. The NYPD is in discussions with Maryland-based American Robotics to deploy the Iron Drone Raider System, a technology designed to detect, track, and intercept rogue drones using net-firing drones, enhancing public safety at large events like parades. New York…
In a breathtaking display of drone technology, DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro has captured a continuous aerial journey from the North Col Glacier to the summit of Mount Everest, reaching 29,032 feet (8,849 meters). Shared on DJI’s official YouTube channel, this video showcases the drone’s ability to navigate extreme altitudes and harsh conditions, offering drone enthusiasts…
New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), successfully tested its Mjölnir rocket engine, a compact, 3D-printed powerhouse for hypersonic drone propulsion.
On June 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new policy allowing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy drones for routine emergency calls, marking a significant shift from their prior use in only high-risk scenarios like barricaded suspects or explosives, according to the Los Angeles Times. This decision launches a pilot…
Picture this: two century-old arches, carved from southern Utah’s red rock, standing proud over State Route 12. These are the Red Canyon Arches
On June 24, 2025, Aviation Sans Frontières and Windracers announced a groundbreaking partnership to deploy autonomous drones for delivering medical supplies to isolated African communities, addressing logistical barriers like poor infrastructure and vast distances. This initiative, leveraging Windracers’ advanced drone technology, aims to transform humanitarian aid by ensuring timely healthcare ac
Drone technology has revealed a groundbreaking behavior in southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea, Washington, where these killer whales craft seaweed tools for grooming, a practice dubbed “allokelping.” Detailed in a study by the Centre for Whale Research (CWR) and published in Current Biology, this discovery showcases the sophisticated social dynamics of these marine…
On June 24, 2025, the Netherlands announced a new 175 million euro ($202 million) Drone Defense aid package for Ukraine, focusing on advanced drone-detection technology and medical evacuation support. This initiative, detailed by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, underscores the Netherlands’ commitment to enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts, as reported by Reuter
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