Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Ukraine’s Drones Outsmart Russian Jamming with AI-Powered “Eagle Eyes”
The Economist reports that as Ukraine faces dwindling artillery supplies, it has increasingly relied on drones for precise, long-range strikes. However, Russian electronic warfare has effectively jammed many Ukrainian drones’ communication signals. In response, Ukraine’s special forces have developed “Eagle…
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Buys Over $27 Million in DJI Drones
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has made a significant investment in drone technology, purchasing over 8,200 DJI Mavic drones worth more than 1.1 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($30 million USD). The acquisition, made through the ministry’s Lethal Defense Acquisition Agency,…
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 3 Drone
According to a recent post on the DJI Forum, DJI has released a new firmware update for their popular Mini 3 drone. The update, released on May 28, 2024, brings several improvements and fixes to the aircraft. Firmware Details The…
DJI Fly App Update 1.13.4: What’s New and Fixed
DJI has rolled out the DJI Fly app update 1.13.4, bringing several enhancements and fixes. Here’s what you need to know. Enhanced Editing Experience The update introduces AI-powered video creation with a single tap, improving tracking and editing capabilities. Users…
Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
If you own one of these drones, with a little bit of work, you will soon be able to fly over people. Yes, it’s going to require some paperwork, but the FAA just made it a lot easier. I’ll explain…
All-Girl Drone Team from D.C. Soars to Victory
Aerial Arson Wins Prestigious Award at Drone Championships WUSA9 reports that Aerial Arson, an all-girls competitive drone team from Washington D.C., has won the prestigious Flight Operations award at the Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The team, consisting of…
Army Embraces Drones: Units Experiment with Unmanned Systems
Army Leaders Push for More Drones According to a recent Defense One article, the U.S. Army is increasingly integrating drones and other unmanned systems into its units. From division to division, soldiers are learning to operate a growing array of…
Denmark and Norway Join Forces to Boost Arctic Drone Surveillance
Two Nordic Nations Ink Letter of Intent for Maritime Drone Cooperation Norway and Denmark have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on maritime drone surveillance in the Arctic, aiming to enhance situational awareness in the region’s waters. The agreement…
Drone Ads Set to Soar Over Miami’s Beaches
Sustainable Skylines Brings Eco-Friendly Aerial Advertising to the Skies In a groundbreaking move, Miami-based Sustainable Skylines is poised to revolutionize aerial advertising along the city’s iconic beaches. The company has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch…
Mosquito-Busting Drone Takes Flight in Northern Nevada
Public Health Department Unveils Innovative Aerial Solution Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is set to reveal a groundbreaking drone designed to combat mosquito populations in the region, reports Kolo 8 News Now. This cutting-edge technology will bolster existing mosquito reduction…
SkyeBrowse and RSET Join Forces for Cutting-Edge 3D Training Simulations
SkyeBrowse teams up with RSET to revolutionize public safety training with immersive 3D models. Enhanced Training for First Responders SkyeBrowse, known for its one-click drone reality capture platform, has partnered with RSET, a leader in immersive training simulation technology. This…
Whittier Man Sentenced to 36 Years for Firing at Agent and Drone
A Whittier man, Luis Mendez Jr., 51, was sentenced to 36 years and four months in prison for firing at a law enforcement officer and a police drone during an eight-hour standoff in Costa Mesa. This verdict came after his…