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News and views on surveillance drones in the US and military drones around the world. [Remotely operated by @xor, @trevortimm, and @starsandrobots.]
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Anytime you see one company or another make headlines for drone food deliveries, it’s probably a publicity stunt.
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"We didn't have a man or woman in the drone. We had nobody in the drone. It would have made a big difference." Does President Trump know what drones are?
JUST IN: President Trump says he is not sure, but "I think they made a mistake," someone under the command in Iran, in shooting down the US drone.
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The U.S. Drone Shot Down by Iran Is a $200 Million Prototype Spy Plane
thedailybeast.com
The Navy now possesses as few as three of the high-flying, 737-size BAMS-D drones, which can theoretically watch over the Persian Gulf around the clock.
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Google is quietly providing AI technology for the Pentagon’s drone strike targeting project
theintercept.com
Google is providing assistance to the Defense Department's new algorithmic warfare initiative to apply artificial intelligence solutions to drone targeting.
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The Pentagon may begin drone strikes against ISIS in the Philippines
nbcnews.com
The strikes would likely be conducted by drones, and would be part of an official military operation that may be named as early as Tuesday.
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New report on how drones have “resulted in the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, of innocent civilians.”
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China's DJI just inked a #drone partnership with one-time rival — https://t.co/jYdIw7WJnf
@DJIGlobal @3DRobotics #drones
fortune.com
3D Robotic's construction software for drones now works with DJI drones.
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Northrop Grumman employees compete in internal "drone quidditch" games
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Whistleblower calls out problems with military drone accuracy and ethics
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Automated ATC Authorization For Drone Flights Will Occur At These 50 Airports This Fall:
Air traffic control is not just for planes anymore--now it's for drones, too https://t.co/sA9xKv29cI
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This guide to the best Amazon Prime Day drone deals is updated with a massive deal on DJI Phantom batteries https://t.co/ODvwPTEACz
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Get @drones
This guide to the best Amazon Prime Day drone deals is updated with a massive deal on DJI Phantom batteries https://t.co/ODvwPTEACz
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South Carolina inmate may have used a drone in his prison escape
nytimes.com
Jimmy Causey was captured on Friday in his second escape since 2005. This time, the authorities believe, he used at least one cellphone and a drone to flee.
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Remember that fireworks and drones don't mix. Happy July 4th weekend. #FlySafe #DroneSafety
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oh like we really want to go to fucking Bonnaroo
Music festival confetti cannons might be our only surefire defense against drones https://t.co/WlbHTBCt8C
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"...to roll out heavy-load drones that can carry a payload weighing more than a ton."
vox.com
It’s pretty rad.
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Trump admin asks Congress to give it sweeping powers to track, hack and destroy any type of drone over domestic soil
nytimes.com
Citing security threats, the Trump administration has asked Congress to give the federal government sweeping powers regarding drones over domestic soil.
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A cutesy and informative new update from @FAANews ✈️🚁🤓
What will air traffic control for drones look like? Here's the latest from @FAASafetyBrief
https://t.co/Aw9EewxPMg
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