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fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

Robot guard dogs help Asylon raise a $26M Series B | TechCrunch

Asylon incorporates aerial drones and modified robotic dogs, offering a security-as-a-service that enhances facility security through advanced technology and innovative services.
Tech industry
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Metallica Force Pentagon to Pull Video Touting Drone Program Over Unauthorized Use of "Enter Sandman"

The Department of Defense faced a copyright issue after posting a video highlighting drone capabilities set to 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica, requiring the video to be removed.
US politics
#ukraine
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Ukrainians Ushered in a New Era of Warfare

Ukraine executed a complex drone operation against Russian airfields, showcasing its military ingenuity and the evolving capabilities of drone technology.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Ukrainians Ushered in a New Era of Warfare

Ukraine executed a complex drone operation against Russian airfields, showcasing its military ingenuity and the evolving capabilities of drone technology.
more#ukraine
#beach-safety
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

fromFox News
2 weeks ago
New York City

NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

fromFox News
2 weeks ago
New York City

NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd

more#beach-safety
fromThe American Conservative
2 weeks ago

The U.S. Needs Its Own Drone Industry to Counter China

The drone startup Mithril Defense aims to provide security solutions by using drones armed with pepper sprays, designed to neutralize school-shooting suspects, marking a first in the U.S.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Entertainment Meets Engineering with These Drone Shows

Drone light shows have been popping up more and more in recent years, replacing or supplementing fireworks at the Olympics and even some Super Bowl halftime shows.
Science
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

US Navy warships are training to survive the naval nightmares that wrecked Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Amid rapid changes in naval warfare, a ship today could find itself suddenly facing a swarm of small, fast, uncrewed vessels ready to strike hard right at the waterline - a potentially critical hit.
US politics
#infrastructure-inspection
more#infrastructure-inspection
#aerial-photography
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Marketing tech

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

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Marketing tech

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

more#aerial-photography
#military-strategy
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Drone Wars: Former Google CEO Urges U.S. to Learn from Ukraine's AI-Powered Warfare | HackerNoon

Eric Schmidt advocates for U.S. military to adopt AI and automated systems for future warfare strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Drone Wars: Former Google CEO Urges U.S. to Learn from Ukraine's AI-Powered Warfare | HackerNoon

Eric Schmidt advocates for U.S. military to adopt AI and automated systems for future warfare strategies.
more#military-strategy
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Supersonic air travel gets green light in U.S. after 50-year ban lifted

President Trump signed executive orders aiming to boost high-speed aviation, including plans to repeal the ban on overland supersonic flights.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

'We're going to be covering the entire city with drones': Billionaire's donation to SFPD accepted

The San Francisco Police Commission accepted a $9.4 million donation to enhance the police drone program and surveillance capabilities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga city commissioners to lead scenic hike through park, preserve

The Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission is leading a scenic 5.4-mile hike at Stevens Creek County Park on June 14, which participants can register for online.
SF parents
#surveillance
more#surveillance
#defense-innovation
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

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.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

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.
more#defense-innovation
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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
#defense-industry
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

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

Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

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

more#defense-industry
#us-army
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
6 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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
6 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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
more#us-army
#electronic-warfare
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
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

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
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

more#electronic-warfare
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

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.
#innovation
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

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
fromTheregister
2 months ago

NTT creates a drone that triggers and catches lightning

NTT's drone triggers and survives lightning strikes, aiming to mitigate damage from natural lightning.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

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
fromTheregister
2 months ago

NTT creates a drone that triggers and catches lightning

NTT's drone triggers and survives lightning strikes, aiming to mitigate damage from natural lightning.
more#innovation
#military
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

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.
more#military
NYC startup
fromMental Floss
3 months ago

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.
#search-and-rescue
more#search-and-rescue
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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.
#defense
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Technology for Autonomous Weapons Exists. What Now?

Fortem's DroneHunter showcases advanced drone technology capable of autonomous operations with necessary human oversight, reflecting a balance between innovation and safety concerns.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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.
more#defense
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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.
#dji
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

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.
fromZDNET
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

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.
fromZDNET
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

more#dji
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
7 months ago

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
7 months ago

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
History
fromMedievalists.net
8 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.
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