Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Renton Police Embrace Drone Technology for Collision Investigations and Beyond
The Renton Police Department (RPD) in Washington state is among the 1,400+ police departments nationwide utilizing drone technology, with over 30 drones and 24 FAA-licensed pilots. RPD is deploying drones across various divisions, from patrol to detectives and traffic investigations,…
Secretive Startup Tests AI Drones in Ukraine
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s Stealth Venture Accelerates Development In a clandestine operation, billionaire technologist Eric Schmidt has been testing artificial intelligence-guided drones through his secretive startup, Project Eagle, formerly known as White Stork. The venture, based in Menlo Park,…
US Ramps Up China Surveillance With Triton Drone Deployment In Okinawa
The US Navy has bolstered its intelligence gathering and surveillance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region by deploying a second MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance aircraft to Japan’s Kadena Air Base. This deployment, along with the presence of eight MQ-9 Reapers, marks…
Ukraine’s Drone Army Gets Its Own Commander Amid Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Vadym Sukharevskyi as the commander of the newly created drone forces. Ukraine’s military claims to have damaged Russian air defenses in occupied Crimea, while also taking responsibility for an…
Ukraine’s Killer Drones Spark Debate on AI Rules
Ukraine’s deputy tech minister, Alex Bornyakov, recently unveiled a prototype of a drone that could identify and attack Russian “war criminals” using artificial intelligence (AI). This controversial advancement in weaponized drones has raised concerns among Ukraine’s allies and highlighted the…
The Truth About DJI’s Data Security
DJI Facing Potential Ban in the United States DJI is on the verge of being banned here in the United States based on false claims and it affects everyone that uses their drones. It doesn’t matter if you fly recreationally…
Flying Drones Over Alabama Prisons Now a Felony
In a move to combat the growing issue of contraband being smuggled into prisons via drones, Alabama has enacted a law making it a Class C felony to operate an unmanned aircraft over a prison. This legislation, reportedly sponsored by…
AVSS Launches Drone Parachute for DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and Thermal
AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. has announced the release of the PRS-M3E, a new drone parachute system designed specifically for the popular DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and DJI Mavic 3 Thermal drones. The company is now accepting pre-orders,…
The Crucial Role of Industrialized Drone Warfare in National Security
As the United States grapples with China’s dominance in mineral supply chains, the stakes extend far beyond economic competitiveness. John Adams, U.S. Army Brigadier General (Retired) and president of Guardian Six Consulting, explains in The Denver Gazette that the lives…
World’s First Navigation Tech Lets Drones Fly Blind
In a groundbreaking development, Canadian firm One Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP) has created a highly cost-effective inertial optical system that matches the precision of navigational sensors used in the aviation industry. This technology promises to revolutionize the drone and autonomous…
NATO Fund Backs German Startup’s Battlefield Bots
€9M Seed Round for ARX Robotics’ Self-Driving Military Robots In a significant move, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) has invested in ARX Robotics, a German startup developing self-driving robots for military use. The Munich-based company raised €9 million ($9.8 million)…
Did DJI Just Save Themselves From A Potential Ban?
DJI’s Latest Move to Avoid a US DJI Ban Did DJI just completely save themselves from being banned in the United States? I know we’ve talked about this a lot lately, and I’m certain that some of you have had…
