Tag Archives: drone

Buzzing around power lines in Beaver County — it’s not a bird. It’s not a plane. It’s a drone. Duquesne Light recently sent out the remote-controlled device to inspect poles and other equipment near Aliquippa as part of a pilot project to make inspections more reliable and safer for the …

Redmond police are piloting the ‘Drones as a First Responder’ program with a DJI drone, but are expecting their Seattle-made BRINC Responder drone to arrive soon. REDMOND, Wash. — In a recent KING 5 interview, police in south King County said it’s possible that they will soon start using a …

Many people are worried and arguing about the idea of banning DJI drones in the United States. As the biggest company that makes drones, DJI is being closely watched when it comes to national security issues. The “Countering CCP Drones Act,” which is a proposed law, aims to address these …

The Defense Innovation Unit is soliciting industry for less expensive “kinetic” weapons that the Navy could use to shoot down enemy drones. The sea service has been busy over the past eight months taking out unmanned aerial systems and missiles launched by the Houthis at vessels in the Red Sea, …

Farada Group, a Polish manufacturer of Drones is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya. Adam Cudny, Farada Group Chairman said the drone plant will be established at the  Konza Technopolis and will serve Kenya and the whole of Africa. Speaking during the company’s display and demonstration of …

The United States House of Representatives passed a ban on the future sale of DJI drones in the U.S. on Friday, making the DJI ban more likely than not. The “Countering CCP Drones Act” is part of the United States’ 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA), a major piece …

In a significant move aimed at regulating drone usage across the country, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a mandatory registration policy for drone cameras. This policy, unveiled recently, marks a pivotal step in ensuring safety and accountability in the burgeoning field of drone technology within Pakistan. Under the …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Sunday 16 June We’re going to wrap things up for the day. Here’s what happened: The Chinese premier, Li Qiang, has announced that China will loan Adelaide zoo two new “adorable” giant …

The country’s growing reliance on plastic is evidenced in the volume of plastic litter showing up in its oceans and other waterways and along its beaches. The issue is especially top of mind for environmental advocates near the Great Lakes, which researchers at the University of Wisconsin estimate are the …

Iran has imported at least $10 million worth of drone engine parts over the course of two months from countries including China, Turkey, the UAE, Germany, and even the US despite global sanctions. Data from Iran’s customs organization, analyzed by Iran International, showed that several items listed under a US …