Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Drones Deliver Lifesaving Defibrillators to Japanese Golf Course
In a groundbreaking trial, Chiba University has partnered with AirMobility, a Tokyo-based flying car developer, to test the airlifting of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) via drones at the Kiminomori Golf Club in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The aim reportedly is to…
Drone Propeller Claims Life of Air Force Contractor: Investigation Reveals Lack of Communication
An Air Force civilian contractor, Stephanie Cosme, tragically lost her life on September 7, 2023, when she walked into the moving propeller of an MQ-9 drone at Gray Butte Airfield in California. The final accident investigation report by Air Force…
UNT’s New Drone Testing Facility Set to Revolutionize Transportation
The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility,…
DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Pro: Next-Gen Camera Stabilization Unveiled
New leaked photos and details have emerged about DJI’s upcoming RS 4 and RS 4 Pro camera gimbals, set to be officially announced at the “Focus on the Vision” event on April 9, 2024. These highly anticipated successors to the…
DJI Avata 2: New Leaks Reveal Key Specs and Features Ahead of April 11th Release
With the impending release of DJI’s Avata 2 FPV drone on April 11th, a series of new leaks from Roland Quandt, Igor Bgdanov, and Jasper Ellens have provided a detailed look at the drone’s specifications and features. The leaks include…
Drones with Vision: Glimpse into Future of AI Drone Warfare
In a detailed breakdown of a captured Russian FPV (First Person View) drone, equipped with advanced machine vision technology, the Ukrainian military’s Birds of Magyar Battalion provides a rare insight into the evolving landscape of unmanned aerial warfare. This analysis…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
DJI Avata 2 Quick Start Guide Leaks
For a second we were getting worried that Jasper Ellens had lost his touch (or interest) in leaking DJI news, but at the last moment he comes out swinging and delivers us the DJI Avata 2 FPV drone quick start…
Drones Attack Myanmar’s Military-Ruled Capital
In a bold move, Myanmar’s opposition group, the National Unity Government (NUG), claimed responsibility for a rare mass drone attack on the military junta’s heavily guarded capital, Nay Pyi Taw. The attack targeted the airport, air force base, and army…
Underwater Drone Uncovers Century-Old Shipwreck in Western Australia
In a remarkable discovery, a small underwater drone named Hydrus has located the wreckage of a 100-year-old coal hulk off the coast of western Australia. The drone’s advanced capabilities allowed scientists to reportedly create a detailed 3D model of the…
Ukraine Deploys Thermobaric Drones to Counter Russian Artillery Advantage
In a bid to offset Russia’s artillery supremacy, Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade has reportedly employed thermobaric munitions on kamikaze drones to strike Russian-held positions. The move reportedly comes as Ukraine faces a severe shortage of artillery shells compared to Russian…
Tatarstan Official Warns Residents to Rely on Themselves Amid Drone Strikes
In the wake of recent drone strikes hitting industrial areas in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, a top official has cautioned residents not to rely solely on air defenses for protection. The strikes, which Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility for, targeted…