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Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Ukraine’s Drone Makers Adapt to Evade Russian Jamming
Drones Play Crucial Role in Ukraine War Drones have become increasingly important in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. According to a report by the Royal United Services Institute, a U.K. think tank, Ukraine was losing around 10,000 drones…
Drone Vulnerability: US and Israeli Drones Under Attack
US and Israeli drones are facing increasing threats from Iran-backed militant groups. Recently, several high-value drones have been shot down, raising questions about their effectiveness and future use in contested environments. Drone Attacks and Losses Since October, the US has…
YouTuber Cuts DJI Avata 2 Prop Guards, Improves Drone’s Performance
Rimzler Modifies DJI Avata 2 by Removing Ducts In a recent video, YouTuber Rimzler decided to try something crazy with his DJI Avata 2 drone. While he likes the drone for its versatility and camera quality, he felt it was…
Sen. Tester to Introduce Senate Version of Stefanik’s Countering CCP Drones Act
Tester Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Chinese Drones Over Spying Concerns U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) plans to introduce a Senate companion to the Countering CCP Drones Act on Thursday, June 19, 2024. The bill, originally authored by Representative…
Ukraine’s Naval Drones Force Russia to Bolster Defenses at Kerch Bridge
Satellite Images Reveal Additional Barges and Floating Booms Ukraine has reportedly vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In response, Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. However, Ukraine…
China Ramps Up Drone Capabilities for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is rapidly expanding its drone arsenal, including stealth drones, drone carriers, and underwater vehicles, signaling a shift towards a drone-centric naval strategy in preparation for a potential conflict with the US over Taiwan, reports Asia Times. GJ-11 Sharp Sword…
Rheinmetall Unveils Containerized Launcher for Hero Kamikaze Drones
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has introduced an innovative containerized launcher system for deploying the Hero family of loitering munitions, also known as kamikaze drones. This modular system, designed in partnership with Israeli company UVision, offers significant flexibility for precision strikes…
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Requiring Warrants for Police Drone Surveillance
Legislation Aims to Balance Public Trust and Effective Policing As police departments across Northeast Ohio increasingly adopt drone technology, State Representative Bernie Willis is pushing for legislation that would require law enforcement to obtain search warrants for drone surveillance. House…
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Cleaning of Historic Tyler Chamber Building
The historic six-story Tyler Chamber of Commerce building, an architectural Art Deco gem built in 1938, reportedly received a revolutionary exterior cleaning this past Saturday thanks to cutting-edge drone technology from Poseidon Power Washing. After a one-week weather delay, the…
Drones Grounded as Wildfire Risk Soars in Silver City
The Gila National Forest in New Mexico is facing a very high risk of wildfire, with recent incidents highlighting the ongoing threat. As firefighting efforts intensify, a new danger has emerged: unauthorized drone flights near active fire sites. These drone…
The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine
In the past two decades, drones have gone from a military rarity to a battlefield game-changer. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has showcased the critical role of drones in modern warfare. However, according to The Economist a forthcoming…
Drone Saves Life of Intoxicated Teen Lost in Pitch-Black Field
Lakewood Police Use Infrared Drone to Locate Unresponsive Boy Lakewood police used a drone equipped with an infrared camera to rescue an intoxicated teen who had wandered off into a dark field on May 10. The teen was found unresponsive…