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Chinese Drone Ban Is Necessary Despite the Pain
Next year sets up as nothing short of transformational for the US drone industry. The Federal Aviation Administration is poised to issue its final ruling to allow qualified operators to fly uncrewed aircraft beyond visual lines of sight. The US…
Laser shoots down drone in Navy test showing the future of war
Britain's ground-breaking DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in a major boost for the nation's defence. In new trials at the MOD's Hebrides range, the laser shot down drones that can fly up to 650km/h - twice the top speed of a…
Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully…
Trump ally in talks for biggest-ever US military drone deal
Saudi Arabia is in talks with General Atomics on a potentially record-setting package of up to 130 MQ‑9Bs and 200 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA). 'The deal is still in [the] works and there's been a lot of effort since last time we…
Auterion says Rheinmetall stake to boost drone software group's growth
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier said having German defence player Rheinmetall on board as a 'significant' shareholder in the U.S.-based drone software firm would help it grow its order book, adding that it would not lead…
We watched NATO's new drone-killer with nearly 2,000 combat victories go to work. Here's what it can and can't do.
NOWA DĘBA, Poland — Proven in the skies above Ukraine, a cheap drone-killer that has logged nearly 2,000 Russian kills is now in the hands of Western troops. Poland and Romania have purchased and are deploying the Merops system to…
Drones are delivering life-saving defibrillators to 911 calls
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. When they aren't baffling the public or grounding wildfire planes, drones have some pretty solid uses. Apart from unnecessarily fast same-day deliveries, the pilotless aircrafts may soon…
News Wrap: Russian drone and missile attack kills at least 25 in Ukraine
We start today's other headlines in Ukraine, where a massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 25 people overnight, including three children. Two apartment blocks collapsed in the attack on the Western city of Chernobyl. At least…
Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Spexi on the Drone Radio Show!
Bill Lakeland is CEO of Spexi, the world's largest decentralized drone imagery network. Spexi provides a scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient alternative to traditional Earth imaging methods, with its network of drone pilots delivering…
Russian Drone and Missile Attacks Kill 26 in Ukraine
Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine Wednesday that killed at least 26 people, including three children. Ninety-three others were wounded in the attacks, many of which targeted the western city of Ternopil, where missiles…
Rubble and drones: in the no-go zone between Lebanon and Israel
We have just got out of our vehicles when we hear a blast in the distance. A cloud of smoke spirals up some ten kilometres to the south-east. Captain Julien takes out his binoculars and describes what he can see. The leader of the patrol, Captain…
Drone spotted over Aargau electricity hub
An unknown drone was spotted over a Swissgrid node in Laufenburg AG in October. The origin and intention are unclear. Daniel Mezzi, a member of the local municipal council, has now submitted an interpellation. A large, unknown drone was spotted…
Pentagon's growing list of 'made in America' drones has a loophole for certain parts made in China
The Defense Department's Blue UAS program maintains an ever-expanding index of commercial drones that are meant to be devoid of components from adversary nations including China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea, and endorsed for speedier purchasing by…
Monocoque Drone with Hubless Rotors is designed to withstand any extreme flying conditions
Ask any experienced drone pilot about their worst crash, and you'll likely hear a story that ends with a collection of fragmented parts. The conventional quadcopter design, while effective at flying, is notoriously poor at surviving the unexpected…
Geopolitics Slows The Shipping Industry's Transition To Net Zero
Shipping creates 3% global carbon emissions In Belém earlier this month before COP30 got fully underway, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres lambasted world leaders for failing to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Coming in the…
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