Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station to Advance Forest Restoration in Wildfire-Damaged Areas

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– Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of the IONIQ 9-based Seed Ball Drone Station to support forest restoration projects in Korea, following the launch of the IONIQ 5 Monitoring Drone Station in 2023. The new project will begin in Uljin, a region on Korea’s East Coast that was severely affected by widespread wildfires […]

Strong Winds Blamed for 427 Drones Falling into River During Women’s World Cup Light Show

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Strong winds blamed for 427 drones falling into Yarra River during Women’s World Cup light show. Investigation finds wind conditions at 14 July 2023 event exceeded the drones’ capacity shortly after launch, triggering collisions and errors. Strong winds have been blamed for more than 400 drones falling from the sky into Melbourne’s Yarra River during […]

University of Bath Wins Institution of Mechanical Engineers UAS Challenge 2025

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Students from the University’s Team Bath Drones secured the title of grand champions during the UAS Challenge fly-off finals event, which was held at the BMFA Buckminster in the UK. A record 32 universities took part in the final fly-off event Diverse list of entrants, including students from Estonia, China, Italy, Netherlands, and Portugal Impressive […]

Self-Healing Drone Skin Prevents Ice, Enables Monitoring

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of aerospace and unmanned systems technology, researchers continuously seek innovative materials and designs to enhance the safety, efficiency, and longevity of unmanned aerial vehicles. A groundbreaking development has emerged from a team led by Xu, Li, Tian, and colleagues, introducing a revolutionary “self-healing UAV skin” that not only prevents icing […]

WingXpand Secures New Defense Contracts and Expands Smart Plane Production

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U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Gains Ground with Military and Civil Customers Amid Push for Domestic Technology WingXpand Grows Footprint with Military and Civil Contracts St. Louis-based aerospace company WingXpand has announced the award of multiple new contracts with U.S. Special Operations, the Army, the Navy, and other civil customers. The deals mark a significant step for […]

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Project Q Raises €7.5M to Advance AI-Driven Defense Integration

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The European startup aims to bridge civilian tech and defense with its Q-OSP platform and Internet of Defense approach Berlin-Based Startup Secures Seed Round to Expand Military-Grade Intelligence Platform Project Q, a German defense-tech startup, has secured €7.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Q-Open Source Platform (Q-OSP). The funding round […]

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India’s Garuda Aerospace Receives Export License, Expands into U.S., Australia, and Middle East

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India’s MS Dhoni-backed drone company aims for global growth with agriculture and defense solutions Garuda Aerospace Takes a Major Step Toward Global Reach Chennai-based drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received an export license, clearing the way for its entry into the U.S., Australian, and Middle Eastern markets. The company, backed by cricket star MS Dhoni, […]

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Insta360 Launches Antigravity: A New Brand for 360-Degree Aerial Capture

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Lightweight drone with immersive 8K video aims to broaden access to drone-based storytelling A New Entry in the Consumer Drone Market Insta360, a China-based manufacturer known for its 360-degree action cameras, has announced the launch of Antigravity, a new consumer drone brand. Developed in collaboration with third-party partners, Antigravity introduces what the company describes as […]

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Discover the 2025 restoration of Notre-Dame de la Garde in Marseille: aerial drone footage of the statue before its gold leaf gilding.

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July 2025. In Marseille, a rare and symbolic event is capturing imaginations throughout the city: the complete restoration of the basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde, the spiritual and architectural icon known to locals as “La Bonne Mère.” The gilding of the statue of the Virgin and Child—never redone in over 35 years—is the centerpiece of this project.

Drone-Pictures had privileged access in July 2025 to provide an exclusive aerial documentation of the restoration, including footage of the statue surrounded by towering scaffolding and the basilica’s architectural details.

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