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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Russia launches record attacks on Ukraine as country struggles to defend itself

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine are escalating, stressing the country's defenses and leading to higher civilian casualties.
fromColossal
10 hours ago

Dani Guindo Captures Otherworldly Aerial Photos of Iceland in 'Orbital'

Guindo originally hails from southern Spain and has been based in Reykjavík since 2016, lured by the island nation's raw beauty, dramatic geology, and northern light.
Photography
#insta360
fromZDNET
16 hours ago
Gadgets

I tried this tiny 360 camera drone, and it could be a game-changer for creators

fromZDNET
16 hours ago
Gadgets

I tried this tiny 360 camera drone, and it could be a game-changer for creators

#ukraine-conflict
#russia
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat

In Lithuania, the government plans to spend 3.3m on specialist equipment, including first-person-view drones and mobile apps for training on unmanned aerial vehicles.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Myanmar military junta using European technology for drone attacks, report says

Myanmar's military is reportedly using advanced European technology to protect its drone fleet, enhancing aerial campaigns marked by brutal attacks on civilians.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Why Peel police think drone first responders could improve response times | CBC News

Peel Regional Police may use drones for specific 911 calls to reduce response times.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Drones delivering coffee? Trump administration wants more companies using UAVs

The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

A new federal rule will simplify the process for drone operators to gain approval for out-of-sight flights.
#warfare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Unjammable fiber-optic drones are taking over and turning Ukrainian forests into spiderwebs of wires, video shows

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Unjammable fiber-optic drones are taking over and turning Ukrainian forests into spiderwebs of wires, video shows

fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Long-distance arms: German money for Ukraine's combat drones DW 08/03/2025

Germany plans to fund approximately 500 An-196 Liutyi drones for Ukraine, marking a significant collaboration in drone production and military support between the two nations.
Germany news
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Gear News of the Week: Insta360 Debuts a Drone Company, and DJI Surprises With an 8K 360 Camera

Insta360 has launched a drone brand called Antigravity, promising an innovative 360 camera drone with 8K capability.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Russia Tones Down Naval Celebrations As Drones Fly Near Putin's Hometown

Russia commemorated Navy Day with subdued ceremonies in St. Petersburg, canceling traditional parades due to security issues and ongoing drone attacks.
#russia-ukraine-war
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The incessant noise of the Shahed drone is driving Ukraine to despair

Shahed bomb drones have escalated Russian pressure on Ukraine, with production and attacks significantly increasing in 2024.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Drones help NYPD make 200 rescues from subway surfing since 2023, officials say

Drones have facilitated over 200 rescues from subway surfing incidents, primarily involving teenagers, since November 2023.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Opinion | It's time to invoke the U.S. Defense Production Act to support a new battery technology revolution

Access to oil has historically determined the outcome of wars. In the era of unmanned autonomous systems, batteries and AI systems now represent the new competitive advantage.
US politics
#us-military
#nypd
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Ukrainian intelligence has 'paralyzed' one of Russia's largest drone supplier - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gaskar integration Group is one of Russia's largest drone suppliers to the Russian Armed Forces, which faced a paralyzing cyberattack by Ukraine's military intelligence.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Strong winds blamed for 427 drones falling into Yarra River during Women's World Cup light show

On July 14, 2023, a drone light show in Melbourne celebrating the Matildas led to more than 400 drones crashing into the Yarra River due to strong winds.
Digital life
#military-technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Europe politics

The West's drone tech risks becoming irrelevant if it's not tested daily on the Ukrainian battlefield, defense exec says

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Defense companies need to 'quit trying to sell us pieces of the puzzle' and work together, says top US general

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Europe politics

The West's drone tech risks becoming irrelevant if it's not tested daily on the Ukrainian battlefield, defense exec says

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Defense companies need to 'quit trying to sell us pieces of the puzzle' and work together, says top US general

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars | TechCrunch

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel killing Gaza civilians with commercial drones, probe finds

The weaponisation of civilian drones to kill and dispossess Palestinians is a revelation of the cruelties normalised in Gaza, highlighting Israel's attempts at forced population transfer.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It sounds like a lawnmower... we could have six fly over our house in an hour' - Dublin 15 residents on life with food delivery drones

Local residents in Dublin 15 express a variety of reactions to the increasing use of drones, balancing the excitement of modern technology with concerns about noise and privacy.
Privacy technologies
#law-enforcement
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's blitz, blitz, blitz': Kyiv's shelters fill up as Russia intensifies aerial attacks

Liuba scooped up her seven-month-old baby daughter, Halyna, and woke her bleary-eyed nine-year-old, Orysia, and they staggered down three floors to wait in sticky darkness.
Europe news
#technology
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Lack of regulation over drones is like 'The Wild West', TD tells committee

"We don't really have any limitations on noise, or the number of drones that can fly in effectively open air space, and we don't have a lower limit that drones can fly at."
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

What the US Army is flying is around 90% crewed, 10% drone. Leadership wants to flip that.

US Army plans to significantly increase the number of unmanned aircraft while reducing crewed attack helicopters.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Sweden's Nordic Air Defence secures 2.5M to accelerate Europe's drone defence revolution - Silicon Canals

"What were once imagined as future conflicts are happening right now. There can be no complacency: the world is rapidly changing, and Europe must create new industrial might and deliver defensive hardware at scale."
Venture
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The ground shook': drone attacks help Haitian government wrest control of capital from criminal gangs

Weaponized drones are being employed in Haiti against gang members, leading to significant casualties and unrest in the capital.
#taiwan
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dawn of the drone age: how agri-tech is boosting production and morale

The Watercress Company is leveraging advanced drone technology to transform agriculture, increasing efficiency while addressing labor concerns with higher pay for operators.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
1 month ago

ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out to Officers' Phones

ICE detention centers are facing severe incidents such as assaults and suicides, indicating systemic issues.
US Supreme Court's ruling on porn ID law raises First Amendment and privacy concerns.
Taiwan is urgently developing drones amidst rising military tensions with China.
Telegram's actions against crypto markets are ineffective as these markets continue to thrive under new identities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How Israel launched attacks from inside Iran to sow chaos during war

The Israeli military deployed hundreds of fighter jets and drones to execute a surprise offensive against Iran, using operations from deep within Iranian territory.
US news
DC food
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

DJI 'remains committed to the US market' as shelves go bare of drones

DJI drones are increasingly unavailable in US stores due to import scrutiny and market challenges.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Chinese Military Shows Off Fly-Sized Drones for Covert Ops

China is leading global robotics development, installing over half of the world's robots between 2022 and 2023.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The summer's scariest horror movie was filmed with iPhones, drones, and a goat

We did strap a camera to some animals a couple of times - yeah, a goat.
Independent films
#iran
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Iran Launches Drone Barrage in Retaliation After Israel Targets Nuclear Sites

Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel in response to Israeli airstrikes targeting its military and nuclear sites.
UK news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Iran Retaliates Against Israel: Latest Updates

Iran has commenced its retaliation against Israel, launching over 100 drones after recent Israeli strikes.
Los Angeles
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The High-Flying Escalation of CBP's Predator Drone Flights Over LA

CBP is using Predator drones for aerial support during protests in Los Angeles, indicating increased federal involvement in state matters.
#surveillance
fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

Drones in Los Angeles: How the right learned to stop worrying and love surveillance

The DHS used Predators drones for surveillance during Los Angeles protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Los Angeles

US immigration agency flies drones capable of surveillance over LA protests

Customs and Border Protection is utilizing drones for aerial support during protests in Los Angeles, claiming it's for officer safety, not monitoring First Amendment activities.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Drones in Los Angeles: How the right learned to stop worrying and love surveillance

The DHS used Predators drones for surveillance during Los Angeles protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US immigration agency flies drones capable of surveillance over LA protests

Customs and Border Protection is utilizing drones for aerial support during protests in Los Angeles, claiming it's for officer safety, not monitoring First Amendment activities.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 months ago

U.S. Immigration Agency Using Drones Capable of Surveillance During L.A. Protests

The DHS is utilizing drones to monitor Los Angeles protests, raising concerns about law enforcement measures amid civil unrest.
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