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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

DJI's autonomous drone-in-a-box can now launch from moving vehicles

The DJI Dock 3 enhances drone deployment for autonomous missions, including improved environmental resistance and mobile launch capabilities.

fromwww.amny.com

6 days ago

NYC parents

City to trial flotation device-dropping drones for beach swimmers in distress this summer | amNewYork

more#emergency-response

#surveillance

1 week ago

Alternative transportation

Drone-based robot concept can enhance safety in dangerous, urban places - Yanko Design

fromFast Company

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Digital life

This Soviet-inspired drone could be Greenland's greatest defense against Russia-and JD Vance

1 week ago

Alternative transportation

Drone-based robot concept can enhance safety in dangerous, urban places - Yanko Design

fromFast Company

Digital life

This Soviet-inspired drone could be Greenland's greatest defense against Russia-and JD Vance

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.

A startup making spy drones being used in Ukraine got a funding injection from NATO

Tekever raised $74 million from NATO for its surveillance drones used by the Ukrainian military, demonstrating the critical role of drones in modern warfare.

fromTechCrunch

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Reveal Technology raises $11M to scale 'decision dominance' tools for DOD | TechCrunch

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NATO tests aquatic drones to protect cables, coasts

1 week ago

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Anduril's Fury drone aims to revolutionize affordable air combat by using commercial parts for easier production.

A startup making spy drones being used in Ukraine got a funding injection from NATO

Tekever raised $74 million from NATO for its surveillance drones used by the Ukrainian military, demonstrating the critical role of drones in modern warfare.

fromTechCrunch

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Reveal Technology raises $11M to scale 'decision dominance' tools for DOD | TechCrunch

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NATO tests aquatic drones to protect cables, coasts

more#defense-innovation

Russia's new drone-launched cruise missile is crammed with parts from Kyiv's allies, Ukraine says

The Russian 'Banderol' cruise missile contains parts from allied countries, raising concerns about Russia's evasion of international sanctions.

#aerial-photography

Marketing tech

I tested DJI's latest flagship drone, and it's straight from the future (with one caveat)

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How DJI's affordable new goggles can transform your drone flights

Marketing tech

I tested DJI's latest flagship drone, and it's straight from the future (with one caveat)

Miscellaneous

How DJI's affordable new goggles can transform your drone flights

more#aerial-photography

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California police use drone to find burglary suspect hiding in ceiling of shopping center

The use of a drone in locating the burglary suspect marks a significant success for the Oceanside police, highlighting the effectiveness of technology in modern policing.

Roam Research

How televised drone racing gave birth to a new company now making cutting-edge tech for the US military

Performance Drone Works is a pioneer in the domestic drone market, transitioning from drone racing to military technology.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Competition for Defense Contracts May Drive Divides Within Trump's Inner Circle

How televised drone racing gave birth to a new company now making cutting-edge tech for the US military

Performance Drone Works is a pioneer in the domestic drone market, transitioning from drone racing to military technology.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Competition for Defense Contracts May Drive Divides Within Trump's Inner Circle

more#defense-industry

Italy moves to release Iranian wanted in lethal strike on U.S. troops

Italy's Justice Minister is set to drop the arrest of an Iranian engineer accused of providing drone tech to Tehran, following intense diplomatic negotiations.

Agile

4 weeks ago

Cheap drone swarms for helicopter fights - This is just one of the ways Hegseth wants to remake the Army for the next war

The US Army is undergoing significant restructuring to prioritize drone technology, artillery systems, and modernization for future warfare.

Alternative transportation

The US Army says it's scrapping a new light assault vehicle that got 'too heavy'

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fromWashington Post

4 months ago

Italy moves to release Iranian wanted in lethal strike on U.S. troops

Italy's Justice Minister is set to drop the arrest of an Iranian engineer accused of providing drone tech to Tehran, following intense diplomatic negotiations.

Agile

4 weeks ago

Cheap drone swarms for helicopter fights - This is just one of the ways Hegseth wants to remake the Army for the next war

The US Army is undergoing significant restructuring to prioritize drone technology, artillery systems, and modernization for future warfare.

Alternative transportation

The US Army says it's scrapping a new light assault vehicle that got 'too heavy'

This Ukrainian tech company is working to beat Russia's electronic warfare without hard-wiring drones to an operator

Sine.Engineering is advancing drone technology to counteract Russian electronic warfare, focusing on non-GPS navigation and improved operator-drone communication.

UK news

Russia revolutionizes warfare with fiber-optic-controlled drones

London startup

Check out the Royal Air Force's new StormShroud drone made to jam enemy radars and clear the way for F-35s and Typhoon fighters

Artificial intelligence

Here's how a top satellite imagery company plans to fly drones through intense GPS jamming

Tech industry

This Ukrainian tech company is working to beat Russia's electronic warfare without hard-wiring drones to an operator

Sine.Engineering is advancing drone technology to counteract Russian electronic warfare, focusing on non-GPS navigation and improved operator-drone communication.

UK news

Russia revolutionizes warfare with fiber-optic-controlled drones

London startup

Check out the Royal Air Force's new StormShroud drone made to jam enemy radars and clear the way for F-35s and Typhoon fighters

Artificial intelligence

Here's how a top satellite imagery company plans to fly drones through intense GPS jamming

more#electronic-warfare

#ukraine

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How Ukraine took inspiration from Israel's Mossad and put explosives in Russians' drone goggles - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian intelligence has sabotaged Russian military technology by implanting explosives in drone goggles as a tactical measure.

A Russian missile and drone developer was assassinated in a Ukrainian hit: reports

Ukraine allegedly assassinated a key Russian missile and drone designer as part of its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Video games

UK bans game controller exports to Russia

The UK is banning video game controller exports to Russia to prevent their use in piloting drones in Ukraine.

European startups

An army of startups to shore up Ukraine's defense (and without Trump's help)

Ukrainian innovation drives military technology development amid Russian invasion.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How Ukraine took inspiration from Israel's Mossad and put explosives in Russians' drone goggles - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian intelligence has sabotaged Russian military technology by implanting explosives in drone goggles as a tactical measure.

A Russian missile and drone developer was assassinated in a Ukrainian hit: reports

Ukraine allegedly assassinated a key Russian missile and drone designer as part of its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Video games

UK bans game controller exports to Russia

The UK is banning video game controller exports to Russia to prevent their use in piloting drones in Ukraine.

European startups

An army of startups to shore up Ukraine's defense (and without Trump's help)

Ukrainian innovation drives military technology development amid Russian invasion.

more#ukraine

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic finds alarming 'emerging trends' in Claude misuse report

Generative AI tools like Claude are increasingly being misused by both skilled and unskilled actors for malicious purposes.

BYD cars now have an on-vehicle DJI drone launch platform

BYD introduces Lingyuan, a roof-mounted drone launching system for all its models, enhancing vehicle functionality.

The system allows for autonomous drone deployment and features AI functionalities.

NYC startup

NTT creates a drone that triggers and catches lightning

NTT's drone triggers and survives lightning strikes, aiming to mitigate damage from natural lightning.

fromSilicon Canals

London startup

Delft-based drone startup Tective Robotics raises funding

New York City

Lost Dog? A Pet Detective and His Thermal Drone Are on the Case

NYC startup

fromThe Verge

BYD cars now have an on-vehicle DJI drone launch platform

BYD introduces Lingyuan, a roof-mounted drone launching system for all its models, enhancing vehicle functionality.

The system allows for autonomous drone deployment and features AI functionalities.

NYC startup

NTT creates a drone that triggers and catches lightning

NTT's drone triggers and survives lightning strikes, aiming to mitigate damage from natural lightning.

fromSilicon Canals

London startup

Delft-based drone startup Tective Robotics raises funding

New York City

Lost Dog? A Pet Detective and His Thermal Drone Are on the Case

Defense tech Theseus landed Y Combinator, the US Special Forces and $4.3M from a tweet | TechCrunch

Engineering team created a cost-effective drone tech that uses a camera and Google Maps to navigate in GPS-denied environments.

Miscellaneous

Satellite images show Iran's new drone carrier has set sail, leaving its home port for the first time

fromTechCrunch

Defense tech Theseus landed Y Combinator, the US Special Forces and $4.3M from a tweet | TechCrunch

Engineering team created a cost-effective drone tech that uses a camera and Google Maps to navigate in GPS-denied environments.

fromThe American Conservative

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Satellite images show Iran's new drone carrier has set sail, leaving its home port for the first time

Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building

King Kong's iconic climax was recreated in a recent drone show over the Empire State Building, showcasing technological innovations.

Right-wing politics

Drones Don't Render Traditional Weaponry Obsolete

Advances in drone technology will enhance defense but traditional manned systems remain crucial and should not be eliminated.

#search-and-rescue

Pets

Video: Drone Operator Locates Lost Puppy in Deep Snow

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Army are continuing search for Kerry farmer as gardai say they 'will rule out every option'

Pets

Video: Drone Operator Locates Lost Puppy in Deep Snow

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Army are continuing search for Kerry farmer as gardai say they 'will rule out every option'

more#search-and-rescue

US news

Houthi Drones Could Become Stealthier and Fly Farther

Houthi rebels may have gained new drone technology that poses a threat to shipping and military forces in the Red Sea.

UK news

fromIndependent

Prisoners getting drones to drop drugs straight to cell windows in Mountjoy

Advances in technology pose serious threats to prison security, enabling smuggling of items like weapons and drugs.

Anduril beat 9 competitors to snag a $642 million anti-drone contract for the US Marine Corps

Anduril secured a $642 million deal with the Marine Corps for anti-drone technology to combat smaller unmanned drones.

fromUndark Magazine

Artificial intelligence

The Technology for Autonomous Weapons Exists. What Now?

Anduril beat 9 competitors to snag a $642 million anti-drone contract for the US Marine Corps

Anduril secured a $642 million deal with the Marine Corps for anti-drone technology to combat smaller unmanned drones.

fromUndark Magazine

Artificial intelligence

The Technology for Autonomous Weapons Exists. What Now?

BYD's latest challenge to Tesla is a drone on the roof

BYD has introduced an innovative vehicle-mounted drone called Lingyuan, enhancing its electric vehicles with advanced features.

The introduction of drone technology marks a significant step in BYD's strategy to differentiate itself in the competitive EV market.

Drone headsets sent to Russian troops were booby-trapped to explode when switched on, state media says

Sabotaged drone headsets supplied as humanitarian aid to Russian soldiers exploded upon activation, highlighting vulnerabilities in military supply chains.

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fromMail Online

Uncovered files reveal secret operation at center of drone invasion

The U.S. Army has been testing 'counterterrorism' drones in New Jersey, raising issues of government transparency and national security.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

DJI's first portable power stations are packed with features, and on sale now for Black Friday

DJI's new power stations, the Power 1000 and Power 500, leverage their drone battery expertise, designed for ultra-quiet operation and rapid charging capabilities crucial for drone pilots.

Miscellaneous

DJI Glide Hybrid Drone Concept adds Glider-Wings for Better Range and Energy-Efficient Flying - Yanko Design

The DJI Glide's innovative hybrid design blends the traditional quadcopter build with aerodynamic wings, enhancing battery efficiency and extending flying range at high altitudes.

Design

Artificial intelligence

fromScienceDaily

New methods for whale tracking and rendezvous using autonomous robots

Project CETI utilizes a novel drone-based framework to predict sperm whale surfacing and enhance communication research.

History

fromMedievalists.net

7 months ago

Two medieval cities discovered in the mountains of Central Asia - Medievalists.net

Drone-based lidar technology reveals significant medieval trade cities in Uzbekistan, reshaping our understanding of high-altitude urbanism on the Silk Road.

fromABC7 San Francisco

8 months ago

10-year-old who went missing in woods found with help of thermal imaging drone

Sheriff Jason Parker stated, "Our office was notified that Peyton was missing. The family and neighbors had already been looking for her about an hour," highlighting the immediate response from the community.

US politics

fromSilicon Canals

9 months ago

Swiss drone mapping company Wingtra raises funding

Wingtra's recent Series B1 funding round signifies strong market validation for its high-precision mapping drones, enhancing productivity across various industries like construction and agriculture.

European startups