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Members of the Caithness Diving Club made an unusual discovery during a recent dive at the Geo of Sclaites, Duncansby Head in Scotland. The divers found a DJI Mini drone at the bottom of the sea, complete with a memory card containing photos and videos of its owners, according to a report by BBC News.…
A tragic kayaking incident in Ionia County, Michigan, has concluded with the discovery of a missing man’s body, thanks to the use of advanced underwater drone technology. According to WZZM13, search crews successfully located the remains of 32-year-old Mauro Escobar-Loarca from Grand Rapids, who had been missing for over a week. The Incident and Search…
USA Today reports that an object resembling the U.S. military’s new submarine drone, known as the Manta Ray, has been seemingly spotted on Google Maps at California’s Port Hueneme naval base. This unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is part of a program by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aimed at developing long-duration, payload-capable drones…
China is rapidly expanding its drone arsenal, including stealth drones, drone carriers, and underwater vehicles, signaling a shift towards a drone-centric naval strategy in preparation for a potential conflict with the US over Taiwan, reports Asia Times. GJ-11 Sharp Sword Stealth Drone Mockups Spotted Near New Warship Satellite imagery has revealed mockups of China’s stealthy…
The Pentagon has released images of a giant underwater drone shaped like a manta ray, designed to carry out long-range operations for the US Navy, according to The Times. The unmanned craft, built by Northrop Grumman, a US defense company, has been fully tested in trials off the coast of southern California. Delivery and Assembly…
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 plain sight and harvesting energy from the seas. Mimicking Nature to Address Undersea Warfare Challenges…
In a remarkable discovery, a small underwater drone named Hydrus has located the wreckage of a 100-year-old coal hulk off the coast of western Australia. The drone’s advanced capabilities allowed scientists to reportedly create a detailed 3D model of the 210-foot ship using photogrammetry. Hydrus underwater drone: A Game-Changer in Ocean Exploration Hydrus, developed by…
Drones Take Center Stage at Duke and NOAA Workshop In an innovative gathering at Duke University, over seventy-three professionals from a diverse array of sectors—ranging from government and academia to private industry and non-profits—converged to enhance their expertise in drone technology, specifically tailored for coastal applications, according to Carolina Coast Online. This event, titled “Dr
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