Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Tri-State Nonprofit Uses Drones and Search & Rescue Techniques to Find Lost Pets
In a heartwarming display of innovation and compassion, a Tri-State nonprofit called FidoTracker is revolutionizing the way lost pets are found. By combining high-tech drones with search and rescue techniques, the organization has achieved a remarkable 70% success rate in…
Surf Life Saving Queensland Employs DJI Drones to Protect Swimmers from Shark Attacks
Surf Life Saving Queensland, an organization with a proud history of volunteer lifesaving services, has recently launched the Shark Smart drone trial to monitor shark activity along Queensland’s beaches. By utilizing DJI Enterprise products, particularly the DJI Matrice 30 series,…
Kansas Lawmakers Target Foreign Adversaries in Security Bills
The Kansas House of Representatives has taken steps to address potential national security threats from countries deemed “of concern,” including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Three bills were given initial approval, targeting foreign-made drones, investments, and property…
Swarm of Drones: The Future of Wildfire Management
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are testing a new approach to manage natural disasters like wildfires using swarms of drones. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of catastrophic weather events, this…
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A Pilot Revolutionary Drone Delivery Technology
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A are set to pilot a new drone delivery technology from DroneUp, a Virginia-based startup, reports Axios. The technology aims to solve the ground logistics problems associated with drone delivery, making it more accessible and cost-effective for…
The Future of Drone Warfare: Insights from Ukrainian Wild Hornets Co-Founder
In a recent interview with Forbes, Dmytro Prodanyuk, co-founder of Ukrainian drone maker Wild Hornets, shared his thoughts on the future of drone warfare and the challenges faced by the industry. With President Zelensky setting an ambitious target of building…
St. Louis Enacts Law Regulating Commercial Surveillance Drones
On Tuesday, St. Louis Mayor signed into law a bill aimed at regulating the use of commercial surveillance drones in the city. The legislation, proposed by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier of Tower Grove East, comes in response to concerns raised earlier…
RocketDNA Revolutionizes Mining with Autonomous Drone Solution
Calidus Resources Signs Three-Year Contract for xBot® Drone-in-a-Box System In a significant step forward for the mining industry, RocketDNA, a global drones-as-a-service provider, has secured its first long-term contract for its autonomous xBot® solution with Calidus Resources Limited (Calidus), a…
American Robotics and ResilienX Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Autonomous System Safety
In a significant development for the drone industry, American Robotics Inc., a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), has announced a strategic partnership with ResilienX Inc., a leader in data quality assurance and in-time aviation safety management systems (IASMS)…
China’s WZ-7 Drone Conducts First Known Flight Over Sea of Japan
In an unprecedented move, one of China’s high-flying WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reconnaissance drones recently flew a mission over the Sea of Japan, marking the first known instance of this unique joined-wing aircraft operating in the area. The drone’s flight path…
The Cogito Specta Air Saga: A Mirror Image of DJI Air 3?
In the buzzing world of drone technology, a new ‘challenger’ has emerged, blurring the lines between innovation and replication (or is it a masquerade?). The Specta Air, introduced by Cogito, has set the drone community abuzz, drawing attention not for…
Sky Rivals: The DJI Air 3 and Cogito Specta Air Face-off
In the rapidly evolving drone market, two aerial contenders, the DJI Air 3 and the Cogito Specta Air, recently underwent a comprehensive comparison by Chris and Jack from Half Chrome, sparking interest and speculation among tech enthusiasts. The comparison delved…