Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in high-risk incidents and the creative funding strategies that made it possible, according to ETV News.…
New VSLAM Drone Platform Revolutionizes GPS-Denied Navigation
A groundbreaking UAV platform leveraging Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) enables drones to navigate autonomously in GPS-denied environments, such as urban canyons or dense forests, with unprecedented precision, reports Hackster.io. By integrating Isaac ROS VSLAM, this system empowers drones…
Drone Footage Uncovers Orcas Crafting Kelp Tools for Social Grooming
Drone technology has revealed a groundbreaking behavior in southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea, Washington, where these killer whales craft seaweed tools for grooming, a practice dubbed “allokelping.” Detailed in a study by the Centre for Whale Research (CWR)…
Ondas and Mistral Partner to Boost Autonomous Drone Sales for U.S. Defense
On June 24, 2025, Ondas Holdings Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Mistral Inc. to accelerate sales of its AI-powered autonomous drone platforms, the Optimus System and Iron Drone Raider, in U.S. defense and homeland security markets. This collaboration leverages…
Netherlands Bolsters Ukraine with $202M Drone Defense Aid Package
On June 24, 2025, the Netherlands announced a new 175 million euro ($202 million) Drone Defense aid package for Ukraine, focusing on advanced drone-detection technology and medical evacuation support. This initiative, detailed by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, underscores the…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Hasselblad X2D: Revolutionizing Aerial Photography?
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro sets a new benchmark for aerial photography, boasting advanced features and image quality that rival high-end cameras. Professional drone photographer and Hasselblad Master Albrecht Voss rigorously tests this flagship drone, comparing it to the €9,000…
Riverside Deploys Drones to Combat Illegal Fireworks After Devastating Blaze
In Riverside, California, a new drone program is taking flight to curb illegal fireworks, a response to the catastrophic Hawarden Fire that ravaged 500 acres and destroyed homes last summer. City officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code…
Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Escalates with Operation Spider’s Web Success
On June 23, 2025, Andriy Yermak, a key aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Ukraine’s drone and missile programs are advancing rapidly, promising more “surprises” for Russia following the audacious Operation Spider’s Web, reports The Times. This operation,…
FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment
Picture this: the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are duking it out in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that…
Anduril’s Fury Drone Redefines Autonomous Air Combat at Paris Air Show
Anduril Industries unveiled its Fury drone at the Paris Air Show, marking a bold step toward fully autonomous air combat. This high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare, and precision strikes, integrates advanced AI…
Discover Freefly Systems’ New Drone Manufacturing Hub at Freefly Fest 2025
Drone enthusiasts and professionals are gearing up for an exciting reveal at Freefly Fest 2025, where Freefly Systems will showcase its new headquarters, from a distance. Set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lord Hill Farms in Monroe, Washington, the…
Drone with Thermal Imaging Saves Missing Man from Hypothermia in Candy Mountain
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County…