Puzzling Out the Drone War Over Ukraine
In 2014, Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Crimea knew that the sight of Russian drones would soon be followed by a heavy barrage of Russian artillery. During that war, the Russian military integrated drones into tactical missions, using them to hunt f.....»»
"Lab-on-a-drone" sends science skyward to keep track of smelly air pollution
Polluted air can contribute to the development of asthma and other conditions, and the first step toward combating its effects is continuous, accurate monitoring. Most measurement devices are stationary, placed just feet above the ground, but contami.....»»
The International Criminal Court will now prosecute cyberwar crimes
Russia’s cyberattacks against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine may be the first case. Enlarge / Karim Khan speaks at Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace during the visit of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal.....»»
Musk shut off Starlink to prevent Ukraine attack on Russian ships, report says
New details on how Musk thwarted Ukraine's submarine drone attack near Crimea. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish seen on September 25, 2022, in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
Genetic tools probe microbial dark matter
Patescibacteria are a group of puzzling, tiny microbes whose manner of staying alive has been difficult to fathom. Scientists can cultivate only a few types, yet these bacteria are a diverse group found in many environments......»»
FAA gives UPS’ drone delivery efforts a big boost
UPS' drone delivery ambitions have been given a significant boost following a key decision by the Federal Aviation Administration......»»
Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines
In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield......»»
DJI Mini Pro 4 leak appears to reveal the drone’s specs
A leaked image appears to show the retail box for DJI's incoming Mini 4 Pro, including a list of the drone's specifications......»»
DJI Mini Pro 4 leak appears to reveal the drone’s specifications
A leaked image appears to show the retail box for DJI's incoming Mini 4 Pro, including a list of the drone's specifications......»»
AI drone beats pro drone racers at their own game
An AI drone has beaten pro drone racers at their own game in a world first that could have implications for other drone-related tasks such as search and rescue......»»
DJI Mini 4 Pro: leaks, release date and price
The rumored DJI Mini 4 Pro could be the must-have, sub-250g drone for aerial photographers in 2023.....»»
Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine
US and its allies struggle to copy Kyiv’s collaborative efforts. Enlarge / Viktor Zhora from Ukraine’s information protection service, says cyber has become a major component of hybrid warfare. (credit: Dragonflypd.com/Black.....»»
Walmart is expanding drone delivery services
Walmart is teaming up with Wing — a drone firm owned by Alphabet — to expand its drone delivery services in Texas. The retail giant announced it would add the service to a location in Frisco, Texas in the coming weeks then to another supe.....»»
beginner-friendly drone for only $80
TL;DR: As of August 25, get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $79.97 — that's 55% off.Nobody is born knowing how to fly a drone. It’s a fun hobby, but getting good at it sometimes comes at a cost. Instead of risking.....»»
Wing and Walmart partner for Dallas drone delivery service
Wing and Walmart says their new drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will get orders to customers within just 30 minutes......»»
Best drone deals: cheap drone for $33 (and save on DJI Mini)
Are you thinking about buying a drone? Here are the answers to the most common questions for drone buyers, as well as the best drone deals available right now......»»
Physicists use a 350-year-old theorem to reveal new properties of light waves
Since the 17th century, when Isaac Newton and Christiaan Huygens first debated the nature of light, scientists have been puzzling over whether light is best viewed as a wave or a particle—or perhaps, at the quantum level, even both at once. Now, re.....»»
Wi-Fi sniffers strapped to drones—Mike Lindell’s odd plan to stop election fraud
Lindell wants to fly drones near polling places to monitor voting machines. Enlarge / Mike Lindell pulls a wireless sniffing device off a drone. (credit: Right Side Broadcasting Network) Election conspiracy theorist Mike.....»»
Drones reveal the secrets of one of World War II"s bloodiest battles
Archaeologists have used high-resolution LiDAR equipment mounted on a drone to investigate a section of the battlefield of the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 to January 1945), revealing almost 1,000 previously unknown features......»»
We"re going to need a bigger drone: The technology keeping swimmers safe at one New York beach
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environ.....»»
A big discount just landed on the DJI Mini 3 drone
The DJI Mini 3 Drone is one of the best around and it's on sale now at Best Buy as part of a bundle with a remote control......»»