Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday termed the drone bomb attacks on civilians as “act of terrorism” and added that the state government will take up “necessary response” to fight such acts of terror. Manipur witnessed two separate drone bomb attacks in the Koutruk and Senjam Chirang areas …
Read More »Amazon to launch drone-based delivery in West Valley
Since expanding the program into Texas, Amazon has already delivered thousands of items using drones. TOLLESON, Ariz. — Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… Your latest impulse buy from Amazon? It’s not impossible. Amazon announced on Monday that they would be bringing their Prime Air …
Read More »The West Must Wake Up to the Iranian Drone Threat
Western governments should be worried. Despite stalled nuclear talks with Europe and the United States, and amid mounting grassroots unrest at home, there are clear signs that Iran’s military programs are maturing—and that its regional ambitions in the Middle East are growing as a result. In late September, Iran’s military …
Read More »Drone footage able to help monitor flood areas in West MI
The drone cost the Plainfield Township Fire Department around $17,000, with help from funds provided by the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority. PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Flooding throughout West Michigan on Wednesday was a perfect chance for Plainfield Township Fire Department to put its new drone to work. “The technology …
Read More »NC boy rescued with drones from Hamilton, West Polk Counties
Hiwassee Dam Fire Chief says technology left him “impressed,” staved off large manhunt CHEROKEE COUNTY, N. Carolina (WDEF) — The Hiwassee Dam Fire Department in Murphy, North Carolina, rescued a juvenile with special needs earlier this week after he had gone missing in the nearby mountains. However, it’s the way …
Read More »West Bengal To Upgrade Drone Manufacturing R&D Facilities
(MENAFN- KNN India) West Bengal to upgrade drone manufacturing R&D facilities Kolkata, July 9 (KNN) West Bengal government is focusing on setting up a task force to upgrade the Research and Development facilities pertaining to drone manufacturing. The State is keen on collaborating with premier institutions like the IITs to …
Read More »Government invests £54m to ‘future proof’ South West economy…
The Government is investing more than £54million in South West businesses and research to “future proof” the economy and create jobs. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is injecting the cash to tackle what it sees as major societal challenges and to help the UK “build back better”. Projects already under …
Read More »Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS West) for DoD and Government …
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — This outstanding conference brings together the key experts and critical organizations that will shape the development of future Unmanned Aircraft systems. The creation and development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has provided a valuable opportunity to develop tasks such as search …
Read More »West Virginia students explore real-world uses of drones
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Thirty gifted education students from across Cabell County put their heads together, with the buzzing of drones just inches above them, to solve real-world problems the morning of Jan. 21 at the Robert C. Byrd Institute in Huntington. Classrooms at Martha Elementary School in Barboursville and …
Read More »Drones of the West? | Farm Progress
There’s apparently a new night flight happening in eastern Colorado and western Nebraska and it’s got residents spooked. Swarms of drones have been spotted flying at night in the region, yet officials know nothing about who is behind the flights. Time magazine reported that the flights have residents spooked, sheriffs in …
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