Drones

The UK’s military is expected to embark on a new armed drone programme in response to Azerbaijan’s controversial use of the technology in its victory over Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Defence officials believe that Azerbaijan’s use of cheaper Turkish drones in the six-week autumn war was crucial in defeating…

Next Generation Army Drones Brian Wang | December 29, 2020 | The US Army is making new drones to replace the RQ-7B Shadow which will give brigade commanders’ primary day/night, reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition system. Commanders will see and understand the battlespace and gain situational awareness on the battlefield.…

flight rules — All drones weighing over a quarter kilogram will need Remote ID transmitters. Eric Bangeman - Dec 29, 2020 5:41 pm UTC Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesAfter months of uncertainty, corporations and hobbyists alike finally have a set of drone guidelines from the Federal Aviation Administration. The final rules are…

Small drones will be allowed to fly over people and at night in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday, a significant step toward their use for widespread commercial deliveries.The FAA said its long-awaited rules for the drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, will address…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials say they will allow operators to fly small drones over people and at night, potentially giving a boost to commercial use of the machines. Most drones will need to be equipped so they can be identified remotely by law enforcement officials. The final rules announced…

The state of Maharashtra previously ordered night curfews in Mumbai, given the fears of the new COVID-19 variant, which is reportedly more infectious. The Mumbai police have already been reaching out to the city dwellers to take the necessary precautions. (Image: PTI) Updated: Dec 29, 2020, 12:50 AM IST The…

The British army has bought 30 “nano ‘Bug’ drones” for soldiers to spy on targets up to 2km (1.25 miles) away, in the latest step in the military use of controversial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The drones are small enough to be held in the palm of one hand, and…

Posted by Jason Cartwright on December 25, 2020 Merry Christmas to all the techAU readers. After what can only be described as a rubbish 2020, I hope your loved ones spoilt you and the fat man in the red suit, managed to break into your house without tripping any of…

Many of us have hopes and dreams as to what’s under the Christmas tree this year and with drones continuing to be high on the list for many Aussies, it’s important that you understand the rules around flying. Smarter drones like those from DJI, have built-in location databases that help…

Chinese drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd, which was added by the United States along with dozens of Chinese companies to a restricted trade list on Friday, said its products will remain on sale despite the move. “DJI is disappointed in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision”, a representative of the company said in an emailed statement. “Customers in America can…