Defense technology company Vector has launched the Hammer F1, a compact, foldable quadcopter made for US military frontline operations. This 10-inch drone merges reconnaissance and precision strike functions into one portable platform. It is designed to meet the tough demands of today’s battlefield conditions. Design and Portability The Hammer F1…
The Dallas Police Department is implementing a drone-based first responder program as part of a comprehensive effort to integrate unmanned aerial systems with its existing data-collection infrastructure. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. The package, developed in partnership with security…
The Kansas City Police Department has launched a drone program that allows unmanned aircraft to respond to emergency calls, marking a significant expansion in how law enforcement uses aerial technology. The department has positioned eight drone “nests” throughout the city, which are controlled from KCPD’s real-time crime center. When an…
Australian drone supplier Drone TK Australia, trading as Tekron, has admitted to participating in illegal resale price maintenance, which goes against the Competition and Consumer Act. This admission comes after an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Tekron works as an independent reseller and distributor of DJI…
A mix of regulatory decisions, trade restrictions, and unfinished rulemaking has created significant challenges for the United States commercial and public drone sector. Industry leaders warn that the combined impact of these measures could hurt operators, businesses, and the public safety agencies that rely on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for…
Iran launched a large-scale missile and drone offensive against the United Arab Emirates, targeting major civilian and commercial sites including Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, and Jebel Ali Port. According to the UAE’s Ministry of Defence, Iran fired 137 ballistic…
Chinese drone maker DJI has filed a lawsuit in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, challenging a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision that blocks imports of all its new drone models and critical components. The company, which holds more than half of the US commercial drone market,…
A fishing drone, sometimes called a bait drone, is a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) designed to carry and drop fishing bait at a specific spot over the water. Unlike regular camera drones, fishing drones have a payload release system. This lets the pilot drop a complete rig, including bait, hooks,…
An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, on February 4. This incident raised new concerns about the safety of the company’s drone delivery program. The incident occurred when an MK30 drone collided with the side of an apartment building before falling to the…
