Drones

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its next meeting, is likely to fix a uniform 5 per cent GST rate on all commercial-use drones, according to sources. This move aims to eliminate confusion in the classification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, and provide much-needed…

A new comb-like computer chip could be the key to equipping drones, smartphones and autonomous vehicles with military-grade positioning technology that was previously confined to space agencies and research labs. Scientists have developed a "microcomb chip" — a 5 millimeter (0.2 inches) wide computer chip equipped with tiny teeth like…

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates  — Arms are a global business, so it’s little surprise that at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference, discerning quartermasters had a world buffet of weaponry before them, be it Brazilian ballistic munitions, Indian patrol boats or the latest in AI-enabled drones from the U.S. Also…

“The introduction of drones could take away the livelihoods of thousands of Sherpas,” Ajay Kumar Rai, general secretary of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, told the Telegraph. “For six months, they risk their lives on Everest, and for the rest of the year, they have no work. If drones start…

In response to the US airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, the rebel group announced on Sunday it targeted the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea with 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, reported Euro News. The Houthi…

Iran is using aerial drones, facial recognition systems, and a citizen-reporting app to enforce mandatory hijab laws on women, according to a United Nations report released Friday, March 14. The report highlights Iran’s reliance on technology to monitor and punish women defying the mandatory Islamic dress code. Central to this…

In an age where drones have become a popular tool for capturing stunning aerial photography, one 18-year-old Australian has learned a harsh lesson about the importance of adhering to aviation regulations. On February 6, 2025, an aspiring photographer, known on Instagram as @hirokirulephoto, took to the skies above Sydney Harbour…

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Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president. Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has continued to carry out air strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are necessary…