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This isn’t your average delivery drone—it’s a modified logistics platform turned battlefield beast, launching BAE’s APKWS laser-guided rockets.
A US soldier, hunted like prey by a cheap drone – that’s the nightmare General James E. Rainey fears if America doesn’t wake up fast. In a stark assessment, General James E. Rainey, head of the US Army’s Futures Command, highlighted America’s lag in drone technology, predicting severe consequences for troops in future conflicts. This…
Ukrainian officials just dropped a bombshell, claiming Indian parts are lurking in the Shahed drones terrorizing their skies – and it’s got global repercussions. Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak has accused Russia of incorporating Indian-made components into Iranian-designed Shahed drones, which Moscow reportedly deploys in strikes against Ukrainian frontlines and civilians. Thi
Hey drone enthusiasts, what if regulations finally caught up to your tech? Enter the FAA’s BVLOS bombshell, promising economic wins and global edge—details inside. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, aiming to normalize these flights and unlock economic benefits in sectors…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace authorizations. Let’s dive in. Insta360’s Drone Venture DJI may face serious competition from Insta360, known…
On July 7, 2025, a military helicopter conducting search and rescue operations in Kerrville, Texas, was forced to make an emergency landing after a collision with a drone, initially reported as an unauthorized civilian craft. A recent clarification revealed the drone was an authorized search and rescue unit that malfunctioned, highlighting critical challenges in drone…
Imagine your hobby drone parts suddenly backed by billions—thanks to Trump family ties. Donald Trump Jr. has boarded Unusual Machines, eyeing gains from his dad’s $1.4B drone push, but is it fair play? Donald Trump Jr. has joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines, a Florida-based drone company, positioning himself to potentially benefit from his…
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let me acknowledge the fact that I am not Greg. It’s Ben. Greg and the team…
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