Nonprofit helps veterans begin a second career by training them to fly drones for work
More than 200,000 service members leave active duty each year and begin adjusting to civilian life. Finding a new career can be a difficult part of that transition. Vets to Drones, a nonprofit that trains veterans for work in the drone industry, aims to make that next step easier. The organization was started by Marine […]
Flying security drones and patrol robots are launched to guard homes and businesses.
Amazon has unveiled an indoor security drone under its Ring brand, designed to check areas that fixed cameras can’t cover. The company also announced the Ring Rover Cam, an autonomous robot for businesses that can patrol properties, respond to disturbances and stream video at up to 4K resolution. Both devices use AI Pilot, a system […]
Kim Jong Un Deploys Suicide Drones Against Replica American Tanks
North Korea Demonstrates Drone Capabilities On Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a suicide drone dive towards a replica of an American M1 Abrams tank, culminating in an explosion that engulfed the target during a military demonstration. This event was part of a larger exhibition featuring over 30 types of unmanned aerial vehicles […]
Ukraine Targets Russia with Over 1,000 Drones, Striking Oil Storage Facilities, While Trump Calls for Energy Ceasefire
Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone assault on Russia overnight Sunday, deploying over 1,000 drones that set oil depots in St. Petersburg on fire. This attack is considered one of the largest aerial strikes of the ongoing conflict. Fires broke out at the Petersburg Oil Terminal and Ruchi oil depot, resulting in one fatality and […]
Military Invests $464,800,000 in Laser Technology for Destroying Drones, With Each Shot Costing Less Than $10
The Army is set to deploy a new laser system designed to take down drones, and one company has already demonstrated its feasibility in the field. AeroVironment secured a substantial Army contract worth $464.8 million in September for its LOCUST X3 laser. According to a release from the company on September 8, the LOCUST laser […]
Ukraine requests SpaceX to lift Elon Musk’s restrictions on attack drones.
Ukraine is urgently urging SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, to undo new restrictions on its Starshield satellite service. These changes, which could hinder Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones and carry out military operations, have been implemented without any prior warning. Ukraine had been using the service under a contract arranged through the U.S. government […]
Ukraine Develops Drones in Days While U.S. Defense System Takes Years
Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War on Modern Warfare With conflicts rising globally, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is providing insights for the U.S. on more efficient and economic warfare strategies. A discussion centered on drone warfare took place, organized by the nonprofit Razom for Ukraine, which included demonstrations on procurement, training, and even the unconventional use […]
Sinaloa Cartel Acquires Advanced Military Drones in Mexico
Mexican Authorities Uncover Advanced Drones Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Recently, Mexican authorities made a significant seizure that revealed a concerning trend: the Sinaloa Cartel is now acquiring sophisticated combat attack drones akin to those utilized in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This development comes amidst the emergence of social media footage showcasing Sinaloa […]
US military has reportedly lost 81 aircraft, including planes, drones, and helicopters, valued at $3.3 billion in the Iran conflict.
A recent report from the Congressional Research Service indicates that since the onset of the war in Iran, the US has experienced losses or damage to at least 81 military aircraft, amounting to a staggering $3.3 billion. These losses include some top-tier warplanes, such as a F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter, which was damaged, and […]
Flytrex employs AI to strategically place delivery drones in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Food Delivery Drones Begin Service in New Jersey There’s a new way to get your food, and it’s taking off—literally. Flytrex has introduced a system in Dallas-Fort Worth, where drones will be positioned on restaurant rooftops ahead of anticipated demand. By leveraging AI, the company can forecast which restaurants are likely to get busy. So, […]