KEY POINTS Russian forces have suffered due to their appalling lack of coordination in air defense Moscow alleged that NATO was aware of Ukraine’s preparations to attack its military airfields Russian official alleged Ukraine modified Soviet-era drones with the help of a U.S. company Marking a strategic shift in the …
Read More »US Government to Stop Buying Chinese-made Drones
In its latest move to address national security threats posed by Chinese-made drones, the U.S. federal government’s purchasing agency no longer will purchase drones from Chinese manufacturers. Citing the inherent threat in using Chinese-made drones, the General Services Administration (GSA) said in a January 12 blog post that it will …
Read More »A Rest Stop Where Flying Cars Can Recharge
If it weren’t for the racket from a helicopter landing on the roof, the complex of heavily modified and interconnected cargo containers in a corner of Burlington International Airport would be a great place to hang out. The structure has a sleek wood-lined lounge, two cozy bedrooms, and a view …
Read More »UCD campus first stop for drone takeaway food delivery
Drone delivery company Manna plans to pilot its takeaway food delivery service on the campus of University College Dublin from the end of March. The fleet of drones will deliver food directly from the restaurant to the customer – staff and students on campus – transporting it inside the cargo …
Read More »Duke engineers develop system to stop drones delivering cont…
DURHAM – Big tech companies like Amazon and Google are only now beginning to test drone delivery services worldwide. But they’re late to the game. For years now, criminals have been using drones to deliver contraband over prison walls. It’s a worldwide concern, and North Carolina isn’t immune, either. “It’s …
Read More »Reports of drone force ground stop at Newark airport
Arriving flights were halted at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Tuesday when a drone was spotted near a neighboring airport, officials said. Two airplanes headed to Newark reported seeing a drone around 5 p.m. over Teterboro Airport, a smaller airport located roughly 18 miles northeast of Newark, the …
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