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Taiwan Accelerates Drone Development with US Support, Drawing Lessons from Ukraine
Taiwan is rapidly expanding its domestic drone capabilities through increased collaboration with US companies, spurred by lessons learned from Ukraine’s effective use of unmanned systems against a larger adversary, reports ASPI The Strategist. The initiative reflects Taiwan’s strategic pivot toward…
Multiple Drone Sightings Reported Near Hill Air Force Base Amid Nationwide Military Installation Incidents
Hill Air Force Base officials have confirmed recent unmanned aerial system sightings in the vicinity of the installation, adding to a growing pattern of drone activity reported near military facilities across the United States. The sightings come as federal authorities…
Late Night TV Highlights Public Confusion Over East Coast Drone Sightings
The recent wave of alleged drone sightings along the East Coast has now entered mainstream cultural discourse, with NBC’s Late Night host Seth Meyers dedicating a segment of “A Closer Look” to examining the public response and official reactions to…
National Security Council: Recent East Coast Drone Sightings Pose No Public Safety Risk
Recent drone sightings across New Jersey and other East Coast states have been confirmed as legitimate civilian and law enforcement operations, according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby. Speaking to CNN’s AC360 on Monday, Kirby emphasized that extensive analysis…
FBI Newark Warns of Dangerous Trend: Lasers and Weapons Targeting Aircraft Mistaken for Drones
The FBI Newark Field Office and New Jersey State Police have issued an urgent warning about a disturbing increase in incidents where pilots are being targeted with lasers by people who mistakenly believe they’re observing unauthorized drones. The warning comes…
NYPD Recovers Large Commercial Drone Amid Heightened Regional Surveillance
The New York Police Department recently recovered an unusually large drone measuring over 5 feet in diameter from a Brooklyn sidewalk, adding an unexpected twist to the recent wave of mysterious drone sightings across the tri-state area. The unmanned aircraft…
Trump Cancels New Jersey Trip Over Mysterious Drone Activity: “I Decided to Cancel the Trip”
President-elect Donald Trump has explicitly canceled his planned visit to New Jersey amid ongoing concerns about unexplained drone activity in the region. “I decided to cancel the trip,” Trump stated directly, marking a significant response to the aerial security situation…
Leaked Photos Reveal Possible New DJI Professional Controller
New images circulating in the drone community show what appears to be an unannounced DJI remote controller with professional-grade features. Design and Distinctive Features The photos, shared by rusty trusty DJI leaker OsitaLV and later also circulated by industry insider…
New Jersey Officials Challenge Federal Response to Mysterious Drone Activity Over Critical Infrastructure
Federal officials are facing mounting criticism from New Jersey local leaders over their handling of repeated drone sightings near critical infrastructure, with one mayor describing the federal response as increasingly dismissive of legitimate public safety concerns. During a recent White…
Federal Drone Detection System Authorized for NY Following Airport Disruptions
A series of recent drone sightings across the Eastern United States has prompted federal officials to approve drone detection capabilities for New York State, as airport disruptions and security concerns mount. The announcement comes after drone activity forced Stewart International…
Debunking The New Jersey Drone Rumors – Everything You Need To Know
Okay so this is a follow-up to the initial video I made last week on the drones flying over New Jersey, which seems to be everywhere I look. This story continues to gain traction whether I’m on social media or…
DJI O4 Air Unit Pro Photo Leak Points to February Release
A newly leaked image reveals the a glimpse of DJI’s upcoming O4 Air Unit Pro, with sources suggesting a February 2025 release window, according to drone industry insider Jasper Ellens. The leaked product photo shows the dual-antenna design and updated…
Multiple Drone Incursions Force Temporary Shutdown at Ohio’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio’s largest military installation, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, experienced its first-ever confirmed drone incursions, forcing a four-hour airfield shutdown and adding to a growing pattern of unmanned aircraft incidents at U.S. military installations. Base spokesman Purtiman confirmed multiple…
Chinese Researchers Develop Drone-Based Laser Reflection System, Raising New Defense Concerns
Chinese military researchers have developed a novel drone-mounted device capable of redirecting powerful ground-based laser beams, potentially transforming small unmanned aircraft into precise directed-energy weapons platforms, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Acta Armamentarii reports the South China…
Eric Schmidt Predicts AI-Powered Drones Will Dominate the Future of Warfare
Former Google CEO and AI entrepreneur Eric Schmidt believes the future of warfare lies in autonomous, AI-controlled drones. Schmidt, now founder of the AI defense startup White Stork, argues that networked drone technology is reshaping battlefield dynamics, positioning machines rather…
Drone Near Logan Airport Sparks Arrests and Safety Concerns
Two men were arrested Saturday after their drone flew dangerously close to Boston’s Logan International Airport, underscoring ongoing safety risks posed by unauthorized drone activity near critical airspace, reports CNN. The Boston Police Department reported that the drone incident began…
Senators Demand Federal Response to Mysterious Drone Activity Over NY and NJ
Four U.S. Senators have formally requested immediate federal intervention regarding concerning drone activity across New York and New Jersey, highlighting growing security risks to critical infrastructure and emergency services, reports The Daily Wire. In a letter dated December 11, 2024,…
Mass Drone Sightings Prompt Federal Response Amid Growing Public Concern
Federal authorities are intensifying their response to widespread drone sightings across the northeastern United States, with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that there’s no evidence of foreign involvement in the incidents. The surge in reported sightings has led to…
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