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In Addition To The Drone Factory, Ukrainian Forces Also Carried Out A Strike On Russia'S Third-Largest Oil Refinery Located In The City Of Nizhnekamsk, According To Local Telegram Channels Reporting On The Attack.

Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory 800 miles Away

In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted facilities in Russia‘s Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border. The attacks, carried out by drones on April 2, aimed at disrupting the production of Shahed-type attack drones and Russia’s third-largest…

Robotic Police Dog Shot, Credited With Preventing Bloodshed

Robotic Police Dog Shot, Credited with Preventing Bloodshed

In a tense standoff in Barnstable, Massachusetts, a robotic Police dog named Roscoe played a crucial role in apprehending an armed suspect while potentially saving human lives. The incident, which occurred on March 6, showcased the effectiveness of using advanced…

Ukrainian Drones Strike At The Heart Of Russia'S War Machine

Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russia Continue Despite US Dissent

Zelenskiy Defends Attacks as Retaliation, Urges More US Aid In an interview with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to continue targeting Russian oil refineries with domestically-made drones, despite the United States‘ disapproval of the campaign.…

What Are The Rules To Fly Your Drone In 2024? 5

What are the rules to fly your drone in 2024?

Do you know the 10 simple rules for flying your drone for fun? Let’s take a look. 1. Flying your drone for fun Rule number one: You must fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes. This might sound obvious, but…

Drone News: Us Government Gone Wild 7

Drone News: US Government Gone Wild

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to…

Drone Misuse Leads To Arrests Near Washington State Prison 8

Drone Misuse Leads to Arrests Near Washington State Prison

In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on December 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport Contraband into Washington State Prison. This incident, dubbed “Operation Flight Canceled,” underscores the growing challenges…

The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security And Industry Needs

The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs

The American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA), part of the National Defense Authorization Act, has ignited debate over the use of Chinese-made drones in America. The Act restricts these drones, citing cybersecurity concerns. However, industry voices like Vic Moss,…

Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon'S Game-Changing Move

Drone Swarm Strategy: Pentagon’s Game-Changing Move

Pentagon’s Strategic Shift: Building a Drone Army to Counter China In a significant move to counter China‘s market dominance in drones, the Pentagon is planning a massive procurement of “thousands” of low-cost U.S.-made drones within the next two years. This…

Déjà Vu: Chinese Drones Under Fire, But What About Other Tech? Patriot K30T And Evo Ii Pro V3 From Chinese Drone Maker Autel Robotics.

Déjà Vu: Chinese Drones Under Fire, But What About Other Tech?

Are Concerns Over Autel Robotics Drones Just Another Echo of Ongoing Suspicions? Remember when Shenzhen DJI Sciences and Technologies Ltd., aka DJI, dominated headlines as a supposed “threat”? They’ve been a fixture in every electronics store, representing the People’s Republic…

Michael Whitaker: Biden'S New Faa Choice Faa Cleans Up And Removes Special Rule For Model Aircraft

Michael Whitaker: Biden’s New FAA Choice

In a fresh move to bolster aviation leadership, President Joe Biden has put forward Michael Whitaker as his choice to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This announcement came on Thursday, directly from the White House. Whitaker’s Aviation Background No…

Dji Drones Soar Into Grand Rapids Police Strategy - Senators Ignite Crackdown On Chinese Drone Use By Faa

DJI Drones Soar into Grand Rapids Police Strategy

Grand Rapids, Michigan is gearing up to introduce Police drones this September. On Tuesday morning, August 22, the City Commission’s fiscal committee unanimously gave the nod for an approximately $100,000 purchase, accounting for eight DJI drones for law enforcement purposes.…

Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts In Washington

Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington

Washington state Firefighters are at their wits’ end. Drones, flown by curious onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making their challenging job even more difficult. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expressed its frustration with the public through a…

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