The Kremlin-aligned news agency RIA Novosti claims that Russia has developed a comprehensive drone defence system called Stupor, which can operate autonomously. Continue reading
Florida Man Gets 4 years Prison for Shooting Down Sheriff’s Drone
Senior United States United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Wendell Doyle Goney (52, Mount Dora) to four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Goney entered a guilty plea on October 5, 2023. Continue reading
Russian Drone Forces Germany’s Foreign Minister to Cut Short Waterworks Plant Visit in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had to cut short her tour of a waterworks facility in southern Ukraine on February 25 when a Russian spy drone was sighte briefly following the minister’s armoured motorcade before turning around. As a result, the German Foreign Ministry decided to evacuate the area immediately for security reasons. Continue reading
AeroVironment Poised for Growth: A Strong Buy on Surging Switchblade Sales
Analyst Peter Arment of Robert W. Baird maintained a Buy rating on AeroVironment, with a price target of $152.00.
UK to Invest $5.7BN in New Defence Drone Strategy
A new strategy backed by at least £4.5 billion ($5.7BN) of investment over the next decade will accelerate access to uncrewed systems for the UK Armed Forces, rapidly equipping them with innovative technology across air, sea, and land. Continue reading
Skyports and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Explore Middle-Mile Drone Logistics
Skyports Drone Services , a global supplier of drone logistics, surveys, and monitoring services, has announced a strategic partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to explore the feasibility of middle-mile drone logistics in the New York and New Jersey region. Continue reading
Drones to Replace Helicopters for Annual Powerline Safety Inspections
Endeavour Energy will replace noisy helicopters with stealthy drones for its annual safety checks of over 13,000 kilometres of power lines in bushfire-prone areas. Continue reading
EU Helps Launch New Profession: ‘Operator of Remotely Controlled Devices’
The European Union (EU), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MESU), contributed to introducing the new profession of ‘Operator of Remotely Controlled Devices’. The training – based at specialised vocational schools – covers the management, repair and maintenance of various types of civilian drones. Continue reading