Lithuanian partners can help Ukraine get rid of its dependence on Chinese-made components in the production of drones and prevent Russia from copying Ukrainian developments of new UAVs. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania Petro Beshta said this in an interview with Ukrinform. “There is …
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DJI to the rescue? US police want China drones despite Washi…
The first drone that Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs used was a DJI Matrice 300. A local agriculture cooperative donated the Chinese-made device in 2021 to help officers track down teenagers who destroyed crops on a farm covering hundreds of acres. While officers on foot were always just a few steps behind, …
Read More »ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO HELP ACCELERATE LANDMINE CLEARANC…
The HALO Trust will pilot artificial intelligence and machine learning to aid its work in Ukraine as part of a new US $4 million package of support from AWS. We are delighted to be collaborating with AWS and to leverage their robust technological expertise and computing power to more efficiently …
Read More »Tri-Cities students soar in agriculture with drones at annua…
Prosser, Wash. — This week here in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas marks the second annual STEM Career Academy, where students meet experts in different trades around the area. On Tuesday, June 25th, Action News caught up with a group at WSU’s Prosser campus, where today they are learning about …
Read More »Drones helping firefighters keep the Valley safe
In Phoenix, roughly 15 firefighters with the department are licensed to operate the drones. PHOENIX — The Phoenix Fire Department is always looking for ways to keep the community safe. The adoption of new technology can play a big part in that. That’s where the department’s drone program comes into …
Read More »What Drones Are Doing to Deliver Better Student Engagement
Kristin Donley teaches students who have felt completely disconnected in school or just dropped out. They’re not an easy bunch to motivate. But Donley has found a surprising hook: drones. “I quickly recognized that these kids needed something to inspire them,” said Donley, who teaches at Arapahoe Ridge High School, …
Read More »Russians Claim MiG-31 Foxhound ‘Shot Down’ US Global Hawk Dr…
After Russia held the United States accountable for Ukraine’s ATACMS strike on Crimea that killed several civilians, claims emerged on social media suggesting that the Russian forces had shot down a US RQ-4B Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) over the Black Sea. Popular Russian military bloggers, including the Fighterbomber, …
Read More »China drone maker DJI battles U.S. clampdown
Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia’s technology industry. In this episode, Jada Nagumo talks with U.S. correspondents Marrian Zhou and Yifan Yu, about Chinese tech company DJI, and how its drones have become a key tool for the U.S. police force despite Washington’s clampdown. …
Read More »Drones and more: Turkish defense cooperation trends in the a…
The Turkish defense technological and industrial base has reached a critical mass across certain segments. The successful trajectory of the unfolding projects manifests a new reality in the realm of air power. While the Bayraktar TB-2, aka the “flying Kalashnikov” by Baykar, has made most of the headlines, the Turkish …
Read More »South Jersey police department adds drone unit
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department has added drones to their arsenal to tackle crime. Led by the effort of Lt. Mark Pancoast, five FAA-certified pilots have access to three drones, according to 6 ABC. The program began in March, reported OCNJ Daily, and that means this is the …
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