It delivers life-saving devices before first responders can get to emergency situations. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — It’s a first-of-its-kind program that is taking flight in the U.S. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office held a demonstration event today of their new AED drone. It delivers life-saving devices before first responders …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:43PM U.S. Coast Guard demonstrates how drones will be used to monitor emergencies at the shore ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) — The U.S. Coast Guard is teaming up with local emergency agencies to prepare for a busy summer down the shore. A drone demonstration in …
Read More »Drone maker DJI facing U.S. FCC ban — the national security …
U.S. authorities have their sights set on China-based drone maker DJI, a company that has popularised drones for consumer and commercial markets globally. The U.S. Congress intends to ban it, as they have begun to see DJI as a national security threat. Once the bipartisan legislation passes and the firm …
Read More »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 …
Read More »U.S. Navy Submarines: Soon To Become Drone Motherships?
Summary: The U.S. Navy is exploring the integration of undersea drones (UUVs) with nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) to revolutionize antisubmarine warfare (ASW). Historically, navies have utilized autonomous or semi-autonomous systems like wire-guided torpedoes for target acquisition and engagement. Modern advancements see both the U.S. and its rivals advancing UUV technology for …
Read More »Markets seen on edge after drone attack kills U.S. troops, e…
A drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in northern Jordan, blamed by the White House on Iran-backed militants, marks a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East and appeared likely to draw a reaction when financial and commodity markets open for the week. Oil prices are likely …
Read More »Israel’s High-Tech Border Failure Could Happen in the U.S., …
Israel’s 40-mile-long chain of walls and fences at its Gaza border teems with sensors and automated weapons. It is supported by an electronic intelligence network that monitors every phone call, text message and email in the territory. A large, well-trained military stands ready with state-of-the-art weaponry to respond rapidly to …
Read More »Airbus U.S. Space & Defense establishes new UAS Business Lin…
By Airbus U.S. Space & Defense | November 14, 2023 Nearly 20 years ago Vice Admiral Lowell Jacoby, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testified before Congress that “lethal unmanned aerodynamic vehicles are expected to pose an increased threat to deployed U.S. and allied forces in various regions.” Director Jacoby’s …
Read More »PteroDynamics Transwing UAS flies at sea during U.S. Navy ev…
PteroDynamics, an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, announced the successful demonstration of the advanced capabilities of its automated Transwing® vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle system (UAS) at the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event (HFCE) on board the …
Read More »U.S. Army awards contract to Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman A…
Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over …
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