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U.S. Sends 100 Kamikaze Drones to Ukraine

The U.S. is getting into the fight—with assistance at least—by sending Ukraine forces 100 Switchblade tactical unmanned aerial systems.

Beach Day for Drones Set for May 14 in San Diego

On May 14, 2022, drone hobbyists will gather to enjoy a day at the beach in Fiesta Island, San Diego, California.

Job Alert: Aerial Surveying is Booming (If You Have the Right Skills and Gear)

Aerial surveying is changing the way a variety of construction projects are surveyed and managed.

Insect Sentinels: Hover Flies Teaching Researchers Better Drone Detection for Defense

Researchers in Australia are looking to the hover fly to help develop systems that can target the acoustic signatures of drone threats from up to 2.5 miles away.

American Drone Maker Brinc Leads Secret Flight Training in Poland for Ukrainian Forces

Brinc—a Seattle/Las Vegas drone manufacturer—has sent a team to a secret location in Poland to train Ukrainian forces how to deploy drones for rescue missions and Russian troop surveillance.

UAV Industry Needs Strong Talent to Support Expansion

As the use of drones expands, so does the need for talented workers to support these advancements.

Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites Aid Ukrainian Drone Deployments

A consumer app that delivers reliable and inexpensive, high-speed broadband Internet across the globe has become another tool in Ukraine's deployment of drones against Russian invaders.

Drone Show Delivers at America's Got Talent Extreme 2022

If you want to take a break from news about kamikaze, switchblade, and other lethal drones in Ukraine, check out this show from America's Got Talent Extreme 2022.

The Price is Right: What to Consider When Pricing Drone Work

One of the most frequently asked questions posed by new commercial drone pilots around the world is: “how much should I charge for drone video/photos?” or “how much do drone pilots make?”

Agriculture Drone Market Projected to Reach $4.4 Billion Worldwide By 2024

According to the 2022 Agriculture Drones: Global Market Trajectory & Analytics report, the global market for Agricultural drones is expected to hit $4.4 billion (USD) by 2024.

The Future Is Near: Solid-State Silent Drone Project Gets Investment from NASA

Imagine a drone with no moving parts—no propellers at all—silently delivering your latest Amazon purchase to your front door like Superman gently floating down from the skies.