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fromresund Startups
19 hours ago

Raven Tech's Autonomous Drone Catcher Takes Flight

Raven Tech's system combines detection, autonomous flight, and net-based capture to neutralize unauthorized drones. Once an intruder is detected, the system deploys a drone to intercept and safely transport the rogue drone to a designated location.
European startups
#drones
fromAxios
5 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

Exclusive: Hyfix raises $15 million to build a U.S. alternative to DJI's drone dominance | Fortune

Hyfix Spatial Intelligence raised $15 million to develop an American-made autonomous-systems chip for drones and robots.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
5 hours ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
fromAxios
5 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

Exclusive: Hyfix raises $15 million to build a U.S. alternative to DJI's drone dominance | Fortune

Hyfix Spatial Intelligence raised $15 million to develop an American-made autonomous-systems chip for drones and robots.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
#ai
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

Autopilot, agentic AI, and the dangers of imperfect metaphors

Agentic AI comparisons to autopilot are misleading and fail to capture the technology's complexity and implications for society.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

Autopilot, agentic AI, and the dangers of imperfect metaphors

Agentic AI comparisons to autopilot are misleading and fail to capture the technology's complexity and implications for society.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromStreetsblog New York City
22 hours ago
NYC politics

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Norwegian authority approves driverless Karsan e-Atak operation without safety driver - Sustainable Bus

Norwegian operators Vy and Kolumbus will run an autonomous bus on public routes without a safety driver, marking a significant advancement in public transport.
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago
DevOps

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
22 hours ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Most people still don't want anything to do with robotaxis

Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles remains high despite advancements in technology and safety assurances.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Norwegian authority approves driverless Karsan e-Atak operation without safety driver - Sustainable Bus

Norwegian operators Vy and Kolumbus will run an autonomous bus on public routes without a safety driver, marking a significant advancement in public transport.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.
Agriculture
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla expands Unsupervised Robotaxi service to two new cities

Tesla expands its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, enhancing its autonomous ride-hailing operations in Texas.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Tesla Full Self-Driving shows stunning maneuver in Europe to silence skeptics

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system demonstrated advanced capabilities on narrow Dutch roads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex driving scenarios safely.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
Education
fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

This is what Iran's drones and missiles look like up close

Iran conducted over 400 attacks on the Erbil region in northern Iraq using various weapons during its conflict with the US and Israel.
#us-army
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

OpenAI's new Agents SDK focuses on safety and scalability

OpenAI's updated Agents SDK enables developers to create autonomous AI agents for complex tasks with enhanced usability and a sandbox environment.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

"You've been training for this," the ad says, emphasizing the connection between gaming skills and the requirements of air traffic control, which include quick decision-making and technical expertise.
Games
#artificial-intelligence
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
#waymo
London
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Waymo wants its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await | CBC News

Waymo is considering expanding its autonomous taxi service to Canada, particularly Toronto, but faces significant challenges including weather and regulatory hurdles.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

A Ukrainian drone company says it's teaming up with a US firm because staying home means getting 'eliminated'

Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry partners with US manufacturer to expand market presence and avoid risks of staying in Ukraine.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Drone Spraying, land economics & land ownership | RealAg on the Weekend, April 18 & 19, 2026

The show features interviews on land transactions, economics, and drone spraying in Canadian agriculture.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
6 days ago

Kelluu raises 15M to build a persistent aerial intelligence layer for Europe

Kelluu raised €15 million in Series A funding led by NATO Innovation Fund for its autonomous hydrogen-powered airships.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Ukraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time

Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

This Ukrainian counter-drone company is worried about missing its moment in the Iran war

Ukraine's drone technology faces export restrictions, risking lost opportunities amid rising demand from US allies due to drone threats from Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Ukraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time

Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Robot dogs now read gauges and thermometers using Google Gemini

Robots can now accurately read analog instruments thanks to Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, enhancing their embodied reasoning capabilities.
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Ukraine's military robot surge aims to offset drone risks to humans

Ukraine is increasing the use of ground robots for supply and medical evacuations to reduce human risk in warfare.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Cars
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Could Ukraine's drone expertise serve Gulf countries?

Gulf nations are seeking defense partnerships with Ukraine to enhance their air defense capabilities against Iranian attacks.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Why fully self-driving cars are almost impossible

Despite significant investments and technological advancements, the reality is that no vehicle currently operating on public roads can be classified as fully autonomous. The complexities of real-world driving conditions present insurmountable challenges.
Cars
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

KeyBanc Flags AeroVironment (AVAV) as Top Iran Conflict Winner

KeyBanc lowered its price target to $295 from $330 and kept its Overweight rating after adjusting estimates post-earnings. The firm attributes the target reduction to recent changes to the SCAR program and timing in contract awards. Despite the revision, KeyBanc's broader conviction on AeroVironment is unchanged: the firm maintains that AeroVironment is positioned to capitalize on the proliferation of UAS/cUAS and increased government spending in defense and space-related programs.
Venture
#drone-warfare
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Autonomy on the Battlefield

Autonomy enables commanders to delegate control to machines while retaining command, requiring a fundamental mindset shift and clear frameworks for authority and responsibility.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

World's first hydrogen-powered surveillance drone enters combat duty with Ukrainian Defense Forces - Yanko Design

Hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles are not a new concept. Drones running on hydrogen fuel have been in experimental forms for over a decade, but this is for the first time, a drone has been fully designed and deployed on full-scale combat duty in an active war zone. The drone is a hybrid version of the Raybird USA developed by Skyeton and is deployed with the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Design
fromEngadget
1 year ago

The best drone for 2026

Today's models are compact, increasingly affordable and capable of capturing sharp aerial photos and video with minimal effort. Whether you're curious about flying for the first time or looking to upgrade to a more advanced camera drone, the options available in 2026 are broader and more approachable than ever.Entry-level drones now offer features like GPS-assisted flight, return-to-home safety systems and automated shooting modes that take much of the stress out of learning to fly.
Photography
#drone-hacking
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making | Computer Weekly

AI, connected data, and safety-focused services are transforming fleet operations, with GPS tracking adoption at record highs and AI delivering measurable safety improvements and cost reductions.
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Archer Aviation Is Putting NVIDIA's IGX Thor at the Core of Its Air Taxi's Brain

Archer Aviation integrates NVIDIA's IGX Thor compute platform into its Midnight eVTOL aircraft for safety-critical autonomy, enabling unified sensor fusion and flight decision logic on a certifiable hardware substrate.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

How AI is being used in war - and what's next

AI warfare technology is rapidly advancing faster than international regulatory frameworks can establish ethical guidelines and legal agreements.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US Army once saw small drones primarily as scouts. Ukraine showed they could be weapons.

Facing an existential crisis, the Ukrainians had to develop a way to counter hostile forces cheaply yet with mass. That meant figuring out how to turn inexpensive drones into weaponry, a step that quickly and fundamentally changed how the war was being fought. Now, drones carry out 80% of all battlefield hits and are responsible for most combat casualties.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

What AI Models for War Actually Look Like

Smack Technologies is developing military-focused AI models designed to surpass Claude's capabilities for planning and executing military operations, with less ethical restrictions than Anthropic.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army wants to see if it can get robots to rescue wounded troops like they're doing in Ukraine

The US Army is testing ground robots to evacuate wounded soldiers in high-intensity combat, reducing risk to medical personnel and troops during dangerous battlefield movements.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI says its Hivemind AI pilot just flew a drone vying to become a future Air Force uncrewed wingman

This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.
Artificial intelligence
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