China has secretly built what could be the world’s first drone carrier, an analyst said. The report pointed to the vessel’s size to guess at its primary mission. Having a drone carrier would allow China to use different types of drones to attack, an analyst told BI. China’s navy has secretly built what could be […]
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China navy secretly built what could be world’s first drone aircraft carrier: report
China has secretly built what could be the world’s first drone carrier, an analyst said. The report pointed to the vessel’s size to guess at its primary mission. Having a drone carrier would allow China to use different types of drones to attack, an analyst told BI. China’s navy has secretly built what could be […]
‘Code enforcement in the sky:’ Drone decision debated
May 12—TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Supreme Court justices had a chance to decide whether the government flying a drone over someone’s private property as part of a civil enforcement violates the Fourth Amendment — and they didn’t. “I’ve been practicing for over 30 years and I believe that one of the first things judges learn […]
A Russian drone unit is recruiting members of the Kremlin elite so they can ‘sidestep’ military service on the front, UK intel says
A military unit called “Bars Kaskad” is recruiting Russia’s elite, the UK Ministry of Defence said. The unit is mostly involved in drone operations far from the front lines in Ukraine. It likely allows recruits to “sidestep” usual service requirements “with guaranteed safety,” said the MoD. A special Russian military unit is recruiting Russian elites, the UK […]
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office unveils new $15,000 drone for enhanced operations
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A $15,000 device has been added to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. A new drone that will be used in various situations – like hostages, missing persons, surveillance – and other things. The sheriff’s office showcased it, today, during their annual community safety event. The device can break through windows and doors. […]
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief Friday called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on Chinese social media showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara called it a serious security threat. Kihara’s acknowledgement of the vulnerability comes more […]
UPDATE 1-Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at refinery in Russia’s Kaluga, RIA reports
(Adds detail on the attack in paragraphs 1-5) May 10 (Reuters) – A Ukraine drone attack set an oil refinery in Russia’s Kaluga region on fire, RIA state news agency reported on Friday, citing emergency services sources. Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region which borders the broader Moscow region, said on the Telegram messaging […]
Wheat Ridge police deploy new drone team
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — Wheat Ridge Police Department is taking searching and investigating to new heights with a new drone program. A police team of eight drone pilots is now regularly deploying drones for crimes indoors and outside around the community. Voters to decide on Colorado’s 2006 ban on same-sex marriage “We’ve been able […]
Michigan Supreme Court Allows Evidence Collected by Drone, Without a Warrant
Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that evidence collected illegally could still be used to enforce civil penalties. Todd and Heather Maxon keep cars on their five-acre property in Long Lake Township. The township sued in 2007, alleging that the Maxons were violating a zoning ordinance by keeping “junk” on the property. When […]
No drone of cicadas where you live? Here is where Brood XIX is emerging in NC
The last time cicadas of Brood XIX scrambled out of the ground to shed their stifling exoskeletons and go hunting for their screaming soulmates, gas was $3.41 a gallon, North Carolina was reeling from a deadly tornado outbreak and people were watching the debut episodes of “Game of Thrones” on 70-inch TVs that cost nearly […]
A Russian helicopter fought an unusual Ukrainian drone armed with heat-seeking missiles, war watchers say
Ukraine used exploding drone boats to attack Russian naval assets on Monday. Footage and imagery from the attack appeared to show drones with an unusual adaptation. The unmanned systems could be seen armed with what were identified as heat-seeking missiles. Ukraine appears to be arming its naval drones with heat-seeking missiles to defend against air […]
Axon Earnings Shoot Past Estimates Amid Drone Deal; Stock In Buy Zone| Investor’s Business Daily
Axon (AXON) blew past first-quarter earnings estimates after Monday’s close, while announcing a deal to buy “airspace security” leader Dedrone. Axon stock cooled off a bit after hours, following a regular session that saw the Taser innovator and provider of other leading-edge law-enforcement technologies retake a buy point. X The Taser stun-gun and Axon body […]