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Drone swarms can help combat forest fires and natural disast…

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Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have a bold vision: deploying swarms of coordinated drones to combat forest fires and other disasters. Traditional firefighting methods, while heroic, have limitations. Ground crews can only cover limited area, while aircraft water drops might not target the most dangerous parts of …

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Monrovia firefighters utilize drone to help fight fires

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Thursday morning, Monrovia Volunteer Fire responded to a fire with a home fully engulfed. The perfect opportunity to roll out their newly purchased drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera. “Every day we find new uses for the drone. This particular event, we found that the …

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XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone Family Has Grown To Five Variants

Five years after the first flight of its stealthy XQ-58A Valkyrie, Kratos has confirmed that there are now at least five different variants of the drone either in production or development. The company is also continuing its work to drive down the unit costs of these uncrewed aircraft, something that …

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Best drone video, photos from DJI SkyPixel annual contest

SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular aerial photography communities established by tech giant DJI, has announced the winners of its annual drone photo and video contest. The 9th edition of the contest attracted over 130,000 submissions, a 100% increase from the previous year. Here are the ones that truly …

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China unveils new aerial cluster drone for swarm attacks

Chinese scientists have developed a new type of war drone that can rapidly multiply midair, a tactical shock and awe phenomenon against potential adversaries like the US, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. The new drone is similar to a consumer-grade Chinese DJI multirotor, which can split into two, …

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Terra Drone Invests in Aloft Technologies to Enter U.S. Mark…

Terra Drone is now the largest shareholder of Aloft, the largest FAA-Approved UAS Service Supplier powering over 84% of all airspace authorizations TOKYO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Terra Drone Corporation (Terra Drone), a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced an investment …

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ECSU to host inaugural Drone Expo

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A new program at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) aims to help small businesses and other organizations reach new heights. ECSU’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program is hosting its inaugural Drone Expo. Organizers say the expo seeks to increase awareness about how UAS can be used …

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Priceville Police locate missing man using drone

PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Larry Archer of Priceville received a birthday surprise Friday after Officer Turk Jones and Chief Jerry Holmes paid him a visit. Chief Holmes appeared on Archer’s doorstep with a batch of brownies to celebrate. Just two days prior however, Archer had a much different encounter with …

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Drone clinic at Apple Farm Service – Ohio Ag Net

Famous test pilot Chuck Yeager once said, “The sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning.” His words ring true as agriculture continues to turn to aviation and new technology. Local equipment dealership, Apple Farm Service, has accepted this change as the area’s only dealer for Hylio Ag Spraying …

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Training on drone technology held

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Curriculum Development – Department of Educational Technologies, in cooperation with the Ibn Firnas Drone Center, concluded the “Drones Technology Event” in Muscat, last week. Over 100 people took part in this event, which is part of the National Science Week. The …

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