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Why You’ll Soon See Many More Drones in the Skies

(TNS) — If you follow drone news closely—and you’re forgiven if you don’t—you may have noticed over the last few months that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been quite busy. For decades, the agency had been a thorn in the side of drone evangelists, who wanted more freedom to …

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Cannon Based Air Defense (CBAD) Against Cruise Missiles and …

The increasing reliance on attack drones and cruise missiles is challenging the dominating reliance placed on missiles for air defence.  That these have become the preferred means being employed to strike fixed facilities, infrastructure and forward operating bases has created a dilemma in conducting effective air defence. The relatively low …

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CAAM: Drone-Flying Banned At National Day Celebration Sites …

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has issued a reminder to the public, emphasising that flying drones without approval is prohibited at celebration and parade locations across the country in the lead-up to and during National Day celebrations this year. This restriction, in effect from 26 to 31 August …

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First drone cargo flight goes to Put-in-Bay

CATAWBA ISLAND ― Operation Lollipop Drop was a success. A drone carrying a box of Spangler Candy Dum-Dum lollipops took the first official flight across Lake Erie with cargo from Catawba Island to Put-in-Bay on Friday afternoon. “It was a perfect landing! We got it,” Cody Kowalski, a junior at …

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Russia Scrambles to Protect Its Helicopters From FPV Drones

During Ukraine’s surprise offensive into the Kursk region, one striking feature was videos of first-person view (FPV) drones bringing down Russian military helicopters mid-flight. In the 30-month war that followed Russia’s full-scale invasion, attack and surveillance drones are everywhere targeting vehicles, troops and defensive positions. It is no surprise therefore …

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China’s First Drone Carrier: A Strategic Game-Changer in the…

China has marked a significant milestone in naval warfare by constructing the world’s first drone carrier, a move that underscores its expanding capabilities in modern warfare and raises concerns across the Indo-Pacific region. This technological leap, centered on the Yulan-class Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) ship, signifies China’s intent to bolster …

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‘The potential to transform postal delivery’

Drones are taking flight to revolutionize mail delivery, and it’s a game changer for both our wallets and the planet.  Royal Mail is testing these high-tech helpers to reach remote Scottish islands, according to EV Magazine, proving that innovation can make our lives easier while reducing our carbon footprint. These …

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Japan and U.S. to develop anti-drone microwave weaponry

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Tokyo and Washington will jointly develop a high-power microwave weapon to disable enemy drones. On July 16, the governments signed off on joint trials of high-energy microwaves against approaching drones and other ordnance. Tests will take place in North America. The data will then be shared by the United States …

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