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Voltair, Self-Charging Drone Company, Takes $25,000 Grand Prize at University of Washington Competition

A start-up drone company focusing on assisting in preventing wildfires through AI-powered power line scans was the grand prize winner of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most visible entrepreneurship competitions. Voltair, a student company at the University of Washington, won the $25,000 grand prize at the 28th annual Dempsey Startup Competition, beating out 173 other…

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Texas A&M Students See Future of Marine Drone Technology in Corpus Christi

More than 30 students from the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Harte Research Institute have just experienced a thrilling marine drone demonstration showcasing the critical application of unmanned aerial systems in coastal and marine science applications. The demonstration was held in downtown Corpus Christi and provided students with hands-on experience working with drone technology for envir

John Deere Acquires Sentera to Boost Drone-Powered Agriculture
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John Deere Acquires Sentera to Boost Drone-Powered Agriculture

John Deere announced its acquisition of Sentera, a leader in drone-based remote imagery solutions based in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 23rd, 2025, marking a significant step in advancing precision agriculture. This move integrates Sentera’s high-resolution drone technology into John Deere’s ecosystem, empowering farmers with data-driven tools to enhance crop management, efficiency, and sustainabil

Ukraine and Russia Race to Advance Fiber-Optic Drone Technology in Kursk Conflict
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Ukraine and Russia Race to Advance Fiber-Optic Drone Technology in Kursk Conflict

In a pivotal shift for modern warfare, Ukraine and Russia are intensifying their use of fiber-optic drones in the ongoing conflict in Russia’s Kursk region, a development that has reshaped battlefield dynamics. According to a detailed report by The Washington Post, these tethered drones, which rely on thin fiber-optic cables for control instead of radio…

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