NAIROBI, May 9 (Xinhua) — Benedict Russo, a farmer in his late 40s, was among the hundreds of visitors who attended the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore the latest agricultural technology products on display. During an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday, Russo expressed his …
Read More »NASA’s Dragonfly drone cleared for flight to Saturn’s moon, …
After overcoming the hurdles of COVID-19 delays and budget overruns, NASA has finally given the Dragonfly rotorcraft mission the go-ahead. This autonomously operated nuclear-powered rotorcraft is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey to Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, in 2028. Artist’s concept of Dragonfly rotorcraft (NASA/JHU-APL) Why Titan? Titan is …
Read More »Forsyth County leads U.S. with drone delivery as AED takes f…
It delivers life-saving devices before first responders can get to emergency situations. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — It’s a first-of-its-kind program that is taking flight in the U.S. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office held a demonstration event today of their new AED drone. It delivers life-saving devices before first responders …
Read More »‘Vampire drone’ can leech electricity from power lines to li…
Engineers working at the University of Southern Denmark have created a vampire drone capable of living forever. The drone is able to fly for extended periods of time without landing, as it can take breaks and leech power from nearby power lines to recharge its onboard batteries. The maneuver is …
Read More »NATO drone surveillance hours surge amid growing appetite fo…
ORLANDO — Demand for insights derived from NATO’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance outfit is swelling. The NATO ISR Force, comprising more than 400 people working from Europe, logged 30% more flight hours in 2023 than the year prior, according to Scott Bray, the assistant secretary general for intelligence and security. …
Read More »VCs and LPs should stop kidding themselves about ‘dual use’ …
This article first appeared in Sifted’s Daily newsletter, sign up here. Many VCs are telling me how exciting defence tech is these days, and how they’re increasingly looking to invest in companies making technology or services to protect national interests. But if you dig a bit deeper, most of them will add that …
Read More »Missouri first responders use technology to map emergencies
Recently, the drones have helped the St. Charles County Ambulance District save the lives of four teens trapped on a bluff on the Katy Trail. ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — A “first of its kind” rescue training is taking new heights in St. Charles County. The training is all about …
Read More »Ukrainian Artillery Adapts to Increasing Threat from Russian…
Ukrainian artillery units, utilizing German-supplied howitzers, are engaged in strategic maneuvers to avoid detection by Russian drones along the eastern frontlines. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Amid the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian artillery units equipped with German-supplied Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers are tactically navigating the threats posed by Russian surveillance and attack drones. …
Read More »BharatRohan Raises $2.3 Mn To Build Agri Drone Solutions
SUMMARY BharatRohan will primarily focus on developing proprietary edge-computing drones specifically for precise crop monitoring and variable pesticide application The startup told Inc42 that it is preparing for an IPO on NSE Emerge in the coming months BharatRohan plans to design and develop compact hyperspectral & multispectral sensors for drones …
Read More »Axon to acquire Dedrone, accelerating the next generation of
Axon to acquire Dedrone, accelerating the next generation of drone solutions to protect more lives in more places SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 6, 2024 — (PRNewswire) — Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a global leader in …
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