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April 25, 2017

Drone swarms deployed in aerial dogfight test

Experts at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and the Naval Postgraduate School have deployed drone swarms in a first-of-its-kind aerial dogfight test.

April 21, 2017

Researchers fly camera drones over erupting volcanoes with spectacular results

British researchers working in Guatemala have been getting closer than ever to erupting volcanos thanks to advances in drone technology, and the attached cameras have been producing some stunning footage along the way.

April 17, 2017

UK clamps down on prison drug drones

If you’re the person who’s been guiding the drones that have been dropping cellphones and drugs into prison yards in England and Wales, now would be a great time to stop.

April 7, 2017

US restricts drone flights over 133 military facilities

Drone flights over 133 military facilities will be restricted for security reasons, marking the first time such flight restrictions have been applied only to drones rather than aircraft in general, the U.S. aviation safety authority said Friday.

April 6, 2017

Terrorist drone threat: US unprepared for growing danger, experts say

The emergence of terrorist drones flown by ISIS in Iraq has fueled interest in drone-defense technology – while raising questions about whether the U.S. is ready for potential drone terrorist attacks on the homeland.

March 28, 2017

US military's 'Gremlin' program lets pilots launch and snag drones in midair

The U.S. military is developing a fairy-tale-inspired "Gremlin" program that aims to launch and retrieve drones in midair.

March 27, 2017

Air Ambulance regularly flown by Prince William in drone near-miss

Prince William, the future king of England, announced in January that he will stop piloting a helicopter for an air ambulance charity this summer so he can spend more time with his children in London.

March 20, 2017

Walmart wants to deploy in-store drones

Tired of searching far-flung corners of a big box retail store for that item you want? Walmart may have a high-tech solution – the retail giant has filed a patent to use drones within its stores.

March 15, 2017

US ally used Patriot missile to shoot down small drone

A Patriot missile, which can cost up to $3 million, was used to shoot down a small quadcopter drone, according to a U.S. general.

March 14, 2017

US Air Force orders anti-drone net-filled shotgun shells

Rather than training and looking after eagles, U.S. military personnel will use modified shotguns and nets.