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Ex-Google CEO Schmidt Urges US Army to Replace Tanks with AI-Powered Drones
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is advocating for a dramatic shift in US military strategy, urging the replacement of “useless” tanks with AI-powered drones, reports Bloomberg. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt highlighted how cheap…
New York National Guard Tests Army’s Latest Drone Tech at Fort Drum
According to a recent report from the US Army, soldiers from the New York National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team got hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology during a training event at Fort Drum from June 24-28, 2024. Soldier…
Skydio Launches National Security Advisory Board with Top Defense Experts
Skydio, a US-based drone manufacturer, has announced the formation of its National Security Advisory Board, featuring a group of experts in defense and military technology. The board aims to guide Skydio’s strategy and tactics in the rapidly growing defense sector.…
Hoverfly Technologies Celebrates Milestone: Over 500 Tethered Drones Sold to US Army
Hoverfly Technologies, a leading manufacturer of tethered drone systems, has reportedly reached a significant milestone with over 500 systems sold to the US Army. The company recently received a $14 million order for 120 systems, spare parts, and accessories, further…
Army Embraces Drones: Units Experiment with Unmanned Systems
Army Leaders Push for More Drones According to a recent Defense One article, the U.S. Army is increasingly integrating drones and other unmanned systems into its units. From division to division, soldiers are learning to operate a growing array of…
Drones Take Over Warfare: Important Lessons from Ukraine
Drones Dominate the Battlefield The Russian invasion of Ukraine has showcased the crucial role drones play in modern warfare. As other countries scramble to catch up, it’s essential to understand the realities of these “high-tech” tools of war, explains the…
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
Power of Drones: Changing the Landscape of Modern Warfare
In today’s warfare, the sheer number of drones has revolutionized how battles are fought, drastically reducing the time troops and tanks can remain undetected. A Ukrainian military official recently raised eyebrows with his revelation about the swift and potentially deadly…
Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
KEF Robotics awarded $1.5M from US Army for R&D
KEF Robotics, a drone firm based in Pittsburgh, was awarded $1.5 million by the United States Army for research and development purposes. KEF Robotics, an aerial autonomous drone developer, located in Larimer, recently announced that it has been awarded a…
Airbus Zephyr drone crashes in Arizona just shy of breaking longest flight record
After 64 days in the air, an Airbus Zephyr drone crashed this month. The solar-powered, fixed-wing drone, part of a US Army test, crashed in Arizona after almost breaking the world record for the longest flight. It is the longest…
Video shows risk of flying a DJI drone in Ukraine right now
Earlier today, Ukrainian DJI reseller Taras Troiak posted the following video on Facebook as a warning to all people who are flying a DJI drone in Ukraine right now. The short clip shows a drone operator launching and shortly thereafter…