Russia, drones and Ukrainian forces
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In eastern Ukraine, medics face increasing challenges as evacuations become more dangerous due to drone warfare.
Now, camera maker Insta360 is launching its first drone, under a new drone company, to serve that exact demand. It’s called Antigravity, and in January 2026, it’ll ship a flying 360-degree camera which — unlike today’s drones — will always come bundled with goggles that put you inside its virtual cockpit.
For years, service providers have been afraid to scale up because the regulatory framework wasn't in place. That could soon change.
First responders have started using drone technology this summer to assist crews in water rescues along the Jersey Shore.
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Futurism on MSNThis Country Is Teaching Children How to Build and Operate Deadly Drones
Lithuania recently announced a civil defense program meant to train some 7,000 children in the fine art of drone warfare.
A woman was injured and houses were damaged after Russian forces deployed Italmas drones to carry out two strikes on the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast on the evening of 16 August. Source: Vadym Liakh,
Far from ICE raids in Los Angeles and other cities, the Trump administration's war on illegal immigration involves high-tech drones, which monitor the U.S.-Mexico border.
In what ways are drones eliminating the need for human intervention on the battlefield?
A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.
Cal Fire is reminding the public to avoid flying drones near active wildfires. The agency says drones restrict firefighters’ abilities to protect lives, property, and natural resources. Firefighting aircraft aren’t able to fly when a drone is flying near an active wildfire.
Accelerating U.S. drone manufacturing requires more than funding and regulatory support, we also need production systems built for modern aerospace and defense.