Israel Deploys AI-Powered Turret in the West Bank
The Israeli military said the turret won’t fire live rounds. Continue reading Israel Deploys AI-Powered Turret in the West Bank
Category Archives: Drones
Mysterious Sea Drone Surfaces in Crimea
A water-based drone we’ve never seen before just showed up near Sevastopol. Authorities say they destroyed it. Continue reading Mysterious Sea Drone Surfaces in Crimea
Saildrone chases first Category 4 hurricane of 2022 season
Around this time last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) joined forces with Saildrone to chase hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean using sensor-packed unmanned surface vehicles. Now the partnership is back, and one of the Exp… Continue reading Saildrone chases first Category 4 hurricane of 2022 season
Saildrone chases first Category 4 hurricane of 2022 season
Around this time last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) joined forces with Saildrone to chase hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean using sensor-packed unmanned surface vehicles. Now the partnership is back, and one of the Exp… Continue reading Saildrone chases first Category 4 hurricane of 2022 season
How the Ukraine drone war is changing the game on the battlefield
The recent turnabout in Ukraine that saw the Ukrainian forces unexpectedly recapturing a claimed 6,000 km² (2,317 miles²) of territory as the Russian lines collapsed shows that this is a war full of surprises. Not the least of these is that the conflic… Continue reading How the Ukraine drone war is changing the game on the battlefield
Undefined claims 4.5-min flight for its “silent” ion-propulsion drone
Florida’s “silent” flying dish-rack, powered by ionic propulsion, is on track for commercial rollout in 2024, according to Undefined Technologies, which has released new outdoor flight test video. We remain curious, but unconvinced it’ll be viable.Cont… Continue reading Undefined claims 4.5-min flight for its “silent” ion-propulsion drone
Watch the U.S. Army Prepare for a 40 Drone Swarm Attack
The U.S. Army is training its troops to fight against a modern threat: swarms of coordinated commercial drones. Continue reading Watch the U.S. Army Prepare for a 40 Drone Swarm Attack
Yamaha’s beefed-up unmanned helicopter can carry up to 50 kg
Yamaha has introduced an upgraded version of its Fazer R G2 unmanned helicopter, or drone, equipping it with more thrust and greater payload capacity. This should make it more suitable for carrying out aerial deliveries, which the company expects to he… Continue reading Yamaha’s beefed-up unmanned helicopter can carry up to 50 kg
A Hopeful Future Where Drones Become Farmers
Listen to ‘Drones to Ploughshares,’ another story from Motherboard’s first ever short story collection. Continue reading A Hopeful Future Where Drones Become Farmers
Crash-defying quadcopter lands on rooftops pitched at up to 60 degrees
Scientists working to expand the potential landing zones for drones have demonstrated a novel approach, enabling the aircraft to safely touch down on steep inclines. The technology builds on the team’s previous work involving walls and lakes, and could… Continue reading Crash-defying quadcopter lands on rooftops pitched at up to 60 degrees