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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS West) for DoD and Government …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Drone standards aim to regulate the ‘wild west’ of airspace

Drone makers and operators will be forced to step up their standards to meet new regulations aimed at taming the “wild west” of airspace. The International Standards Organisation (ISO) unveiled the rules today ahead of the introduction of a new bill to govern drone flights in the UK. They are expected to …

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