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South Korean Hydrogen-Powered Drone Flies 14 Hours

– Hogreen Air, a local firm in South Korea, has unveiled a high-speed, long-range hydrogen fuel cell drone at the H2 Mobility Energy Environment Technology (MEET) conference in Seoul. The company developed this long-duration surveillance and reconnaissance hydrogen unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for various mission execution. The drone utilizes hydrogen, either in gas or liquid […]

NTT Uses AI and Drones to Detect and Address Corroded Steel on Bridges

AI and Drone Technologies Enhance Bridge Safety and Reduce Maintenance Costs NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT e-Drone Technology Corporation have developed a cutting-edge method to detect and repair corroded steel materials on bridges using a combination of AI image recognition and drones. This new approach aims to overcome the limitations of traditional visual inspections, ensuring […]

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Ukraine’s Rapid Drone Production Offers a Lesson for U.S. Lawmakers

Balancing Concerns Over Chinese Tech With Investment in U.S. Innovation News and Opinion. Ukraine’s defense industry has shown that scaling drone production rapidly is possible, even in the toughest circumstances. During the Second International Defense Industries Forum, President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Ukraine is producing over 4 million drones annually, with more than 1.5 million already contracted. This […]

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Swarming Lights, Bee Trackers & Microwave Defenses: on the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast!

In this episode of the drone podcast Weekly Wings! Swarming lights, bee trackers, microwave defenses, and more. In this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry and Terry Neff cover a wide range of fascinating drone and space topics. The episode begins with a dive into the awe-inspiring Shenzhen drone light show, which […]

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Su-57 Downs Russia’s Sukhoi S-70 Stealth UCAV Over Ukraine

A prototype of Russia’s Hunter S-70 combat drone was shot down over the occupied Donetsk region, in what experts are calling a significant embarrassment for Moscow’s air force. The incident, which occurred near the front lines in the Donetsk Oblast, has raised questions about the drone’s deployment in such a volatile area. Military specialists, after […]

South Korea Offers Cardboard Kamikaze Drones Potentially Cheaper than FPV Copters

The production of drones from improvised materials is no longer a novelty, but the cost-cutting and simplification of this process is still far from hitting the ceiling. A notable example is the recently presented Korean startup Peach, which showcased its product, the Papydrone-800, at the KADEX 2024 exhibition in Daejeon. The Papydrone-800 is built in […]

USA and Taiwan Look to Boost Drone Collaboration

Drone companies from Taiwan and the United States are exploring ways to work together in a market dominated by China, bringing together Taiwanese enterprises and more than two dozen American companies and officials recently in Taipei. Attacks by swarms of drones have become an almost daily occurrence in Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and […]

Parkin and Skyports Partner to Shape the Future of Transport in Dubai

Agreement supports new air taxi infrastructure and seamless mobility Parkin Company PJSC and Skyports Infrastructure have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing air taxi infrastructure across Dubai. This partnership aims to integrate air taxis into the city’s transportation system, enhancing urban mobility and supporting Dubai’s green and autonomous transport goals. Air […]

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Drone Pilots Gain Access to Over 200 Iconic Scottish Sites for ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Flights

New platform allows drone operators to capture footage from famous Scottish landmarks Drone operators now have a unique opportunity to fly their drones over some of Scotland’s most iconic historic landmarks. Stirling Castle, the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, is just one of over 200 sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) where […]

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It Takes a Drone to Determine the Winner: Red Bull’s Multi-Vehicle Race Captured from Above

F1, Rallycross, Drift, and Pro4 Vehicles Face Off on a Custom Track, Captured by Drone All images courtesy Red Bull Content Pool, used with permission. Red Bull recently staged an unprecedented race between four elite motorsport vehicles, each representing a unique racing discipline. The event, which took place on a custom-built hybrid track, brought together […]

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