May 14, 2020 The Army hopes to kill enemy drones with AI The Army and Raytheon are now accelerating development and deployment of an upgraded counter-drone weapons system designed specifically to address close-in small drone threats, in part by leveraging emerging applications of AI.
May 12, 2020 Coronavirus disruptions see drone meal delivery launching in North Carolina The town of Holly Springs will soon be able to order meals and groceries using drone delivery, helping to maintain social distance with no-contact service.
May 12, 2020 Army flying explosive gets new warhead and radar to destroy drones The Army is working with industry partners to upgrade and expand its counter-drone fight by helping to bring new advanced technology to U.S. allied countries across the globe facing an increasingly complex threat.
April 21, 2020 UPS and DroneUp team up to test drone delivery of medical supplies UPS, DroneUp, Workhorse Group and the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology partnered to successfully simulate drone delivery of coronavirus medical supplies.
April 20, 2020 American company using drones in coronavirus fight in Africa, hope to bring service to US A San Francisco-based company has become the first in the world to launch a rush service by drone to deliver coronavirus test samples from rural areas in Africa to labs - and wants to bring that service home.
April 20, 2020 Drones from China company cause spying concerns, experts claim Drones being used around the country to enforce coronavirus lockdowns were donated by a company with ties to the Chinese government, raising concerns that the nation many blame for allowing the virus to become a pandemic has sneaked a powerful espionage tool into the skies above its economic rival.
April 16, 2020 Officials around the country using drones to promote social distancing Officials are turning to "talking" drones to keep citizens safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.
March 24, 2020 Police in California city consider new ways to use drones during coronavirus outbreak A police department in California has been considering new ways of using its drones during the coronavirus outbreak, including a potential plan to communicate with “vulnerable” populations such as the homeless.
January 8, 2020 Drone superpower? Iran’s arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles should not be underestimated, expert warns The recent flare-up between the U.S. and Iran has thrust Tehran’s military capabilities into the spotlight. While tensions appear to be de-escalating in the region, experts have been weighing the potential threat posed by Iran’s drone firepower.
January 8, 2020 How might the US attack Iran? Tomahawk missiles, B-2 stealth bombers, F-35s, carriers? Tensions between the U.S. and Iran appear to be de-escalating, but if the Pentagon decides to punish Tehran, it has a vast array of options at its disposal.