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Following the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the FBI has announced the establishment of a “no drone zone” in and around the affected area of the city’s Port. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship struck one of its support pillars, sending the steel truss into…
In an effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of bird strikes, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has introduced a new robot named Aurora to patrol the Fairbanks airport. The robot, roughly the size of a Labrador and designed to resemble a coyote, is reportedly tasked with scaring away birds and…
Targeting Russian Oil Refineries to Cripple Kremlin’s Military Capabilities Ukrainian forces have been employing drones to launch successful attacks on Russian oil refineries, destroying 12 percent of the country’s refinery production capacity. These strategic strikes, including one on the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal located 900 kilometers inside Russia, aim to degrade the Kremlin’s ability to…
A new photo of the DJI RS 4 Pro gimbal stabilizer, shared by Igor Bogdanov fueled speculation about the release of DJI's latest camera stabilizers.
The Cogito Specta Air has caught the attention of drone aficionados. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the DJI Air 3, this newcomer drone...
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch's goal? To take SZ DJI Technology Co., a controversial Chinese drone manufacturer, off a U.S. list.
Fears Over Foreign Drones Stir Legislative Action In a move that’s raising eyebrows and igniting debates, Connecticut is on the verge of banning towns from purchasing drones manufactured in China and Russia. This proposed legislation, spearheaded by top state Senate Democrats, aims to shield the state from potential foreign espionage and cyber threats. Yet, amidst…
A Bizarre Aerial Phenomenon Raises Security Questions Last December, Langley Air Force Base in Virginia became the center of an intriguing security puzzle as it experienced weeks of unexplained drone activities. Officials from the U.S. Air Force confirmed that these unmanned drones, first spotted on December 6, 2023, showcased a variety of sizes and configurations,…
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