Tag Archives: Drones

Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon targets drones

The UK designed and built system – which can neutralise a swarm of drones – is designed to provide battlefield protection for the UK Armed Forces. It can also be used for the defence of critical assets and bases. Beaming radio waves to disrupt or damage the critical electronic components …

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How Drones Can Generate Electricity

New research into Airborne Wind Energy Systems, funded by a substantial EPSRC grant, seeks to harness high-altitude wind energy using drones, aiming to overcome challenges in system stability and enhance commercial viability, supporting the UK’s net-zero goals. Image of a prototype Kitemill drone in action. Credit: Kitemill Dr. Duc H. …

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Rescue Drones: Technological Revolution | Emergency Live

The development of drone technologies has brought about a change in search and rescue operations. Devices have been equipped with advanced technologies: expanding thermal cameras with artificial intelligence. This is greatly increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of rescue missions. Today’s article shows how drones are revolutionizing the scene of search …

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Red Deer RCMP testing expanded use of drones

The suspected vehicle thief never stood a chance. He hit the ground running after abandoning the stolen SUV near Capstone. An RCMP dog team was soon on the scene. The poor odds of eluding police were cut to almost nothing when a drone equipped with high-magnification and thermal cameras arrived …

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Aerodome raises $21.5M to send drones to assist first respon…

Aerodome Inc., a company that supports first responders such as police, paramedics and firefighters with drones, today announced that it raised $21.5 million in early funding to expand its engineering and marketing teams. The company provides a fully automated and remote air support solution using drones that can arrive on scene …

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UK Drones in Ukraine Destroyed $1.2B of Russia Military Gear…

UK drones given to Ukraine have been used to take out more than $1.2 billion worth of Russian military gear, according to the UK’s defense secretary, citing Ukrainian figures. “Our Ukrainian partners conservatively estimate that UK drones have destroyed over £1 billion worth of Russian hardware,” Grant Shapps told a …

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