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Pasadena Police Drone Helps Nab Burglar Hiding in Backyard
Suspect Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession In a stunning display of modern policing, the Pasadena Police Department successfully apprehended a suspected burglar with the help of a high-tech drone. Ricardo Garcia Jr., 34, was charged with burglary and drug…
Bel Air Home Invasion: Bravery and Drones Save the Day
In a harrowing home invasion in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, Mike Clark’s swift actions saved his partner’s life, while the deployment of a drone led to the capture of the suspect, Joshua Brewster, 31, of North East. The Incident…
DARPA’s Manta Ray: The Future of Underwater Drones
In a groundbreaking development, Northrop Grumman has built the Manta Ray, a mysterious underwater drone for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA). This innovative craft, reportedly four years in the making, could revolutionize long-range military missions by hiding in…
African Drone Company Revolutionizes US Agriculture with AI
In a groundbreaking development, South African drone company Aerobotics is transforming the US agriculture industry by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on fruit and nut farmers, Aerobotics’ innovative technology is helping improve crop yields and…
Drones Crucial in Battle Against Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles on Maui
In an ongoing multi-agency effort, drones are playing a critical role in the treatment, inspection, and surveillance of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on Maui. Despite the initial detection of 17 live CRB larvae in a single palm tree in Kīhei…
Decades-Old Drone Plane Washes Up on Cape Cod Beach
A piece of military history recently surfaced on a Massachusetts beach, offering a glimpse into the past. Last week, Cape Cod National Seashore staff discovered the fuselage of an old drone plane that had washed up on Marconi Beach. The…
Britain Accelerates Deployment of Laser Weapons on Warships
Ministry of Defence Aims to Install DragonFire Lasers by 2027 In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities and counter the growing threat of drones, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced plans to equip its warships with laser weapons…
Drone News: NEW DJI Avata 2, MOC for Flying Over People
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update live from Lakeland, Florida. We are at Sun ‘n Fun this week. You can see the booth right behind me and we have three stories for you this week. Of course, the DJI…
Firefighters Use Drones for Summer Litter Cleanups at Downriver Creek
In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Friends of the Detroit River and Downriver firefighters have employed drone technology to survey litter along Ecorse Creek, streamlining the process of identifying target areas for upcoming summer volunteer trash cleanups, reports The Detroit…
China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists
A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities…
Micro Solar Drone Achieves Record-Breaking 3.5 Minute Flight Time
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed the smallest solar-powered multi-rotor drone to date, capable of an impressive 3.5 minute flight time. The micro aerial vehicle (MAV) measures just 0.15 m x 0.15 m and weighs a mere…
Ukraine’s Innovative Drone Tactics Pose ‘Extreme Danger’ to Russian Forces, Says Putin Ally
According to Dmitry Rogozin, former head of Russia’s space agency, Ukraine’s innovative use of heavy attack drones, known as Baba Yaga, in combination with nimble first-person-view (FPV) drones, is proving to be a formidable threat to Russian forces in the…