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U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Goes Down in Yemen Amid Red Sea Tensions
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone went down in Yemen’s central Marib province, with images circulating online Wednesday. The incident, potentially the third this month, coincides with Houthi rebels intensifying attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, fueled by the ongoing…
Queen Hornet: Ukraine’s New FPV Bomber Drone Dominating the Battlefield
Ukraine’s latest weapon, the Queen Hornet, is changing the drone warfare game. This new supersized FPV bomber drone, developed by Wild Hornets, is designed to destroy bunkers and heavily fortified positions, enhancing Ukraine’s attrition strategy against Russian forces. Wild Hornets’…
AI-Driven Drones: The Future of Search and Rescue?
Using drones for search and rescue in the rugged Scottish Highlands is becoming more efficient thanks to AI. A team from the University of Glasgow, led by Jan-Hendrik Ewers, is exploring how machine learning can enhance search strategies, reports MIT…
Ukraine’s Naval Drones Strike Russian Patrol Boats in Crimea
Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) used naval drones to hit two Russian patrol boats in occupied Crimea on May 30. The attack was confirmed by a source in the agency and a video released by the military intelligence agency. This marks…
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia: A Game-Changer?
Ukraine’s Bold Move Ukraine has launched several drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting radar stations that serve as early nuclear warning systems. These actions mark some of the longest-range strikes of the war, highlighting a significant escalation. According to The…
Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
China Suffers Maritime Mishaps Amid Taiwan Tensions
Suspected Military Drone and Engineering Vessel Lost in Coastal Seas Newsweek reports that China has recently experienced the loss of a suspected military drone and an engineering vessel in its coastal waters. These incidents occurred around the same time the…
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…
