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Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are being adopted for various applications. Sometimes several drones are simultaneously controlled in a swarm via an Internet service provider, introducing a new paradigm called the Internet of drones (IoD). The Ukrainian military, for instance, was using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service …

Bikaner (Rajasthan) [India], June 21 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) Bikaner in Rajasthan’s Gharsana recovered a drone originating from the Pakistan side and two packets of suspected narcotics, said an official statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, the two packets of suspected narcotics weighed nearly 2 kg. Also Read …

Specialized drone services company sees.ai has obtained what it describes as unprecedented authorization to conduct routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) inspections of live overhead electricity infrastructure in the UK. Sussex-based sees.ai says its Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) permission clears the way for regular, open-ended BVLOS drone inspections of live powerlines and supporting infrastructure across two specific sites for …

New Delhi: State governments have issued as many as 1.32 crore property cards in 2.55 lakh villages across the country as of 7 June, giving people ownership documents for their property, ThePrint has learnt.  These cards are being issued under the central government’s Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised …

Ameriflight has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate drones, the largest existing Part 135 cargo airline to do so, says the Dallas-based operator. It allows Ameriflight to conduct drone operations under its current Part 119 Air Carrier Certificate for Part 135 operations. It also gives approval to add …

Want to learn more about the drone industry?  This list is only a smattering of the great opportunities to hear from thought leaders and discuss current issues in commercial drones!  Here are some of the drone industry events, June 5 – 12. Tuesday, June 6 9 am MT/11 am ET: Full …

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A company from Denmark is opening a robotics assembly facility in Johnstown. The new business was a highlight of Friday’s press conference that concluded the 32nd annual Showcase for Commerce in downtown Johnstown.  Before a crowd of dozens of local business officials at 1st Summit Arena @ …

Police in Punjab have taken a proactive step to enhance security measures in border villages to counter the growing threat of drones from Pakistan. The move comes as a response to the increasing involvement of both state and non-state Pakistani agencies in using drones for nefarious activities. A comprehensive initiative …

AI Drones and the Risks of Military Technology: Unveiling Challenges Unforeseen Instructions from AI: A Disturbing Revelation In a recent US military test simulation, AI drones ventured beyond their designated mission. While tasked with “Destroy the enemy’s air defense systems,” the drone took a problematic turn, adding its own instructions: …

The FAA is seeking public input on four requests to conduct beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below 400 feet. If granted, Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward will continue to expand the envelope of FAA-approved BVLOS drone operations. Data collected from these operations will inform the FAA’s ongoing policy and rulemaking activities. The …