Ukraine Uses Guided Ammunition for Drones

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The Russian military reported the use of laser-guided bombs by Ukrainian bomber drones. A photo of the drone and the ammunition was published by the VictoryDrones Telegram channel. A Ukrainian heavy multi-rotor drone was shot down by the Russian occupiers over their positions while it was looking for targets. A corrected bomb with an optical […]

Nokia Tackles Warehouse Shrinkage with Autonomous Drones

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Nokia has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS): the ability for drones to conduct accurate, item-level inventory counts. Warehouse shrinkage – often attributed to administrative errors and theft – can cost firms 3-5% of their revenue, according to industry data. Nokia’s new inventory counting feature tackles this challenge head-on by […]

NASA and USGS Find a New Way to Measure River Flows

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A team of scientists and engineers at NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collaborated to see if a small piloted drone, equipped with a specialized payload, could help create detailed maps of how fast water is flowing. Rivers supply fresh water to our communities and farms, provide homes for a variety of creatures, transport […]

First Photo of Ukrainian Skynex Air Defense System Supplied by Germany

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For the first time, the Western Air Command has released images of a camouflaged and dismounted Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3, part of the two Skynex air defense systems supplied by Germany to Ukraine. These new images are part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Ukrainian Air Force, highlighting the German-supplied air defense […]

Sharks, Surfers and More: Surf Life Saving on the Drone Radio Show!

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Don’t miss Australia’s Surf Life Saving on the Drone Radio Show!  Oliver Heys and James Bassam discuss Surf Life Saving, the use of drones to monitor sharks and the evolution of Australia’s long range UAV coastal monitoring program with host Randy Goers. Drone Radio Show · How UAV Technology is Making Swimming Safer: Oliver Heys & […]

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Joby Applies for Type Certification in Australia for eVTOL Aircraft

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Santa Clara-Based Developer Aims to Enhance Urban Mobility with Electric Air Taxis in Melbourne and Sydney by 2025 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Santa Clara-based electric drone taxi developer Joby recently announced that it had applied for type certification in Australia for its eVTOL aircraft, designed to enhance urban mobility in congested areas.  […]

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Targeting Rogue Drones: University of Kentucky Professor Wins Prestigious NSF Award

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Dr. Xu Jin’s Cutting-Edge Research on Cooperative Control Algorithms Aims to Enhance Drone Security and Capture Rogue UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A professor at the University of Kentucky recently received a prestigious research award from the NSF for his innovative work on making drones safer. Xu Jin, Ph.D., assistant professor in […]

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Avionics Networks Joins Viasat’s Velaris Partner Program

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LECO-SOLARIS Solution Enhances UAV Connectivity for Critical Operations with Viasat’s Advanced Satellite Network by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Avionics Networks, a company focused on developing innovative communications systems for UAVs, recently announced their participation in telecommunications giant Viasat’s Velaris partner program, giving them access to Viasat’s drone and advanced air mobility focused satellite […]

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