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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…
Downing Street to display major drone in reminder of Ukrainian's 'bravery
A state-of-the-art interceptor drone will be displayed in Downing Street as a reminder of the Ukrainian people's “bravery and courage”. Keir Starmer received the defensive drone, which will be deployed to the front line in Ukraine, as…
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…
This Khosla-based startup can track drones, trucks, and robotaxis, inch by inch
For San Francisco-based startup Point One Navigation, the value of ‘location, location, location' extends well beyond real estate. And investors seem to agree. Point One Navigation, a startup that has developed precise location technology…
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…
Second drone company to open in former reptile tannery building, to employ over 600
A second drone company announced plans to locate inside the former reptile tannery building in Lafayette, a move that will create over 600 jobs. Drone Institute, which specializes in drone training and inspection services, will move into the…
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…
American volunteer injured by shrapnel from Russian drone strike in Ukraine
An American helping evacuate people in war-torn Ukraine was hit by shrapnel from a Russian drone targeting his vehicle, leaving the humanitarian with a bloodied face, harrowing video shows. Footage from Wednesday's excursion into Lyman captured the…
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…
Drone Institute expands Lafayette headquarters, creating nearly 1,400 new job opportunities
LAFAYETTE, La. – Drone Institute, LLC announced a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette headquarters to consolidate its drone operations, data processing and pilot training within a single facility. The new facility will support the company's…
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…
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