Ukraine war update: Maritime drone takes down Russian fighter jet for the first time, according to Kyiv.
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has reported that it successfully used missiles launched from a Seabone drone to take down Russian SU-30 fighter jets, claiming it marks the first instance of a fighter plane being shot down by a maritime drone. A statement from Gur on social media indicated that the jets were downed on Friday […]
Many Injured as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Strike Attacks
Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – A drone strike by Russia in Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has left 47 people injured. Authorities are calling for another appeal from President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the drones targeted 12 locations within the city late Friday night. Oleh Syniehubov from the Kharkiv Regional Government […]
Pentagon Eager for ‘Costly’ Weapons as China Moves Ahead with Strong Control of Affordable Drone Technology
China is rapidly advancing in drone technology, leaving the US lagging behind, which experts warn could create serious problems for the US military on the battlefield. The Chinese firm Da Jiang Industries (DJI) dominates the global commercial drone market, holding 70% of it. Meanwhile, US drone manufacturers focused on defense are still reliant on Chinese […]
Ukraine war update: Russia launches drone strikes on Kharkiv, wounding 46
A significant drone assault was executed by Russia on Friday, targeting Ukraine’s second-largest city. The attack hit a high-rise apartment building, leading to a fire and injuring 46 individuals, as reported by officials. Strikes occurred in 12 locations across the city’s central districts, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov via Telegram. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the […]
Russia Bombards Ukraine With Nearly 150 Drone Strikes
Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – Russia launched a drone attack on Sunday targeting multiple regions after President Donald Trump questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war. Regional Governor Serkhiy Raissak said one person has died and a 14-year-old girl was injured in the city of Pabloflofrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and was attacked […]
Robotic and drone tech make fruit picking and handling easier
Agriculture is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to cutting-edge technologies that reshape the way fruit picking and handling. Autonomous drones like Tebel’s flying robots already harvest fruit all over the world, but innovations like UC San Diego’s grip tape gripper represent the next frontier in gentle agricultural handling. Together, these advancements are proven solutions, and […]
Duffy compares Biden-era ‘drone fiasco’ to Trump admin’s ‘radical transparency’
Transportation Sec in a video message about the Federal Aviation Administration conducting “drone detection testing” in New Jersey. Sean Duffy showed that the Trump administration is committed to “radical transparency,” juxtaposed that approach with what he called the Biden administration’s “drone fasco.” FAA is pointed out in a I’ll post it on that website Tests […]
Trump Administration Provides Drone Updates
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has provided an update on upcoming drone activities, contrasting with the Trump administration’s “radical transparency” and the previous administration’s lack of power. “Remember the drone fiasco under the last administration a few months ago?” Duffy asked in a video posted to X. He lived in New Jersey at the time and […]
Cutting-edge drone tech maps land and water with laser accuracy
Stand by the river, see the drone above your head and imagine yourself. Below, its rider system scans the landscape and maps both land and shallow waters with pinpoint accuracy. This is exactly what Yellowscan's new navigator system is designed. Navigators, built specifically to map underwater terrain in rivers, ponds and coastal regions, are changing […]
Maxar Intelligence debuts drone tech that can beat GPS jammers
On Tuesday, major geospatial information companies announced new products that can operate drones even in areas where GPS signals are clogged. The war between Russia and Ukraine presented a unique problem. Each army learned how to jam other GPS signals. This has prompted the latest innovations from Maxar Intelligence, a drone guidance technology that is […]