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US Navy tests out new ‘Manta Ray’ drone that can stunningly hibernate on the sea floor for ‘very long periods — without even having to refuel

nypost.com

The autonomous underwater craft — dubbed the “Manta Ray” because its slick design mirrors the ocean-dwelling animal — was reportedly produced as part of a Navy project to develop underwater drones.

The US military killed a shepherd it mistook for a terrorist leader in a drone strike, investigation finds

US forces accidentally killed Mr. Lufti Hasan Masto in a drone strike, mistaking him for a senior Al Qaeda leader, reveals a Washington Post probe.

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Fence Installed at Saratoga Springs Resort for Disney Springs Drone Show Viewing

wdwnt.com

It looks like Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is getting a new fence along Lake Buena Vista to accommodate viewing of the new Disney Springs drone show. Saratoga Springs Fencing We spotted posts for the new fence from across the…

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Palantir CEO calls Columbia anti-Israel protests 'pagan' and says he's dreamed of drone striking his enemies

Speaking at a conference full of members of Congress and tech leaders, Palantir's CEO also referred to anti-Israel protests on campuses as "pagan."

Wike Woos Hungarian Experts For Security Drones

newtelegraphng.com

The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has expressed interest in contacting security experts from Hungary to get effective drones that will supplement the measures towards addressing insecurity in Abuja. The Minister…

Wike Speaks On Boosting Security With Drones In FCT

newtelegraphng.com

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday revealed that the FCT Administration has started the drone purchase process in a bid to strengthen the territory’s security framework in the nation’s capital. Wike made…

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Pentagon admits killing a shepherd with a Hellfire missile in Syria in botched drone strike after mistaking him for a senior Al Qaeda leader

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Pentagon has admitted a civilian and not a terrorist leader was slain on May 3, 2023 after an internal Central Command (CENTCOM) investigation.

Could Flying Drones Save Lives on Mount Everest?

Nepali officials recently tested a cargo drone on the world’s highest peak, and believe aerial devices could reduce foot traffic in the deadly Khumbu Icefall

US military acknowledges errant drone strike killed civilian, not al-Qaeda leader

abcnews.go.com

U.S. Central Command acknowledged that one year ago Friday, it mistakenly struck a civilian in a strike in Syria, not the al-Qaeda leader it was looking for.

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Venus Optics Brings Two Wide-Angle Laowa Lenses to DJI Drones

petapixel.com

While many of DJI's most popular and affordable drones have built-in camera modules, some of the company's higher-end offerings have interchangeable camera systems and lens mounts. Zenmuse, Ronin, and Inspire series products, including…

Insecurity: Wike partners Hungary to acquire drones in FCT

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken steps to establish a partnership with Hungary in the areas of security and agriculture Wike said more drones will...

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FCTA to boost security with drones – Wike

sundiatapost.com

Abuja, May 2, 2024 (NAN) The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has begun the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory. Wike disclosed…

FCTA to boost security with drones – Wike

dailypost.ng

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the FCT Administration had commenced the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory. Wike made this disclosure when the…

Wike plans to use drones fight insecurity, enhance security in FCT

www.pulse.ng

The FCT minister stated that the security interventions in the FCT has drastically reduced insecurity.

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Sprints Share New Songs ‘Help Me, I’m Spiralling’ and ‘Drones’

ourculturemag.com

Sprints have released two new songs, ‘Drones & Help Me, I’m Spiralling’ and ‘Drones’. They were both recorded during the sessions behind the Irish band’s debut album, Letter to Self, which came out in January. They’ve also announced an…

DJI made a rugged power station that I can't recommend enough to drone users

www.zdnet.com

The latest DJI Power 1000 is specifically designed for drones but is strong enough to power most high-watt devices, as I found in testing.

Drone photos show I-95 bridge damage, traffic in Norwalk from above following truck fire

www.thehour.com

The tanker burned for about at least an hour or hour-and-a-half and was fully extinguished at around 8:20 a.m.