Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Multiple Drone Incursions Force Temporary Shutdown at Ohio’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio’s largest military installation, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, experienced its first-ever confirmed drone incursions, forcing a four-hour airfield shutdown and adding to a growing pattern of unmanned aircraft incidents at U.S. military installations. Base spokesman Purtiman confirmed multiple…
Chinese Researchers Develop Drone-Based Laser Reflection System, Raising New Defense Concerns
Chinese military researchers have developed a novel drone-mounted device capable of redirecting powerful ground-based laser beams, potentially transforming small unmanned aircraft into precise directed-energy weapons platforms, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Acta Armamentarii reports the South China…
Eric Schmidt Predicts AI-Powered Drones Will Dominate the Future of Warfare
Former Google CEO and AI entrepreneur Eric Schmidt believes the future of warfare lies in autonomous, AI-controlled drones. Schmidt, now founder of the AI defense startup White Stork, argues that networked drone technology is reshaping battlefield dynamics, positioning machines rather…
Drone Near Logan Airport Sparks Arrests and Safety Concerns
Two men were arrested Saturday after their drone flew dangerously close to Boston’s Logan International Airport, underscoring ongoing safety risks posed by unauthorized drone activity near critical airspace, reports CNN. The Boston Police Department reported that the drone incident began…
Senators Demand Federal Response to Mysterious Drone Activity Over NY and NJ
Four U.S. Senators have formally requested immediate federal intervention regarding concerning drone activity across New York and New Jersey, highlighting growing security risks to critical infrastructure and emergency services, reports The Daily Wire. In a letter dated December 11, 2024,…
Mass Drone Sightings Prompt Federal Response Amid Growing Public Concern
Federal authorities are intensifying their response to widespread drone sightings across the northeastern United States, with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that there’s no evidence of foreign involvement in the incidents. The surge in reported sightings has led to…
Federal Agencies Seek Expanded Counter-Drone Powers as Border Incidents Surge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection documented a staggering 45,000 drone detections along the southwest border in 2023, with approximately 2,500 unauthorized incursions into U.S. airspace, highlighting the urgent need for expanded counter-UAS authorities. The revelations came during a critical House…
Trump Demands Action on Mystery Drone Sightings as Federal Authorities Find No Threats
Recent drone sightings across New York and New Jersey have sparked political controversy, even as federal authorities maintain there is no evidence of security threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to implement temporary flight restrictions around sensitive…
Mystery Drone Activity Over New Jersey Exposes Gap in Counter-UAS Capabilities
A wave of unidentified drone sightings across New Jersey has exposed significant challenges in detecting and identifying unauthorized drone operations, raising questions about the effectiveness of current counter-UAS systems. Reports began emerging the day after Thanksgiving, with residents across the…
New Jersey Christmas Drone Mystery The Most Logical Explanation
Apparently a lot of you really want to know my opinion on the recent drone mystery in New Jersey, and some of you are getting just a little bit aggressive about it, which is kind of weird but I get…
DJI Avata 2 Long Term Review – 6 Months Later
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. All that footage that I just showed at the beginning of this video was captured on the DJI Avata 2. For the most part, that’s how I utilize my Avata – that’s…
Collision Between Bird and DJI Drone Results in Commercial Vehicle Damage
A commercial moving truck sustained damage in Georgetown, South Carolina, after an airborne incident involving a DJI drone and a bird led to an unexpected collision. The incident, reported to Georgetown Police Department, occurred near 1245 North Fraser Street when…