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A father-son team just kept a solar-powered drone in the air for over five hours using nothing but sunshine. While it's not quite ready for real-world use yet, the achievement brings us closer to aircraft that could theoretically fly forever.
Scientists are using drone technology to protect dugongs, gentle marine mammals known as sea cows that are disappearing from much of their ocean range. The aerial cameras are revealing thriving populations in unexpected places and showing how these creatures help maintain vital underwater ecosystems.
After years of wartime innovation, Ukraine is sharing its drone expertise with European allies through new partnerships. Italy becomes the latest country to join Ukraine's "Drone Deal" program, strengthening cooperation on defense technology.
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Norway and Ukraine just launched a groundbreaking defense partnership that will produce Ukrainian drones in both countries, turning wartime innovation into shared expertise. The Nordic nation is backing this collaboration with $28 billion in long-term support through 2030.
A coastal region in India just launched its first government-approved drone training academy, bringing cutting-edge technology education to students in Dakshina Kannada. The move signals growing recognition of drones as essential tools for defense, rescue operations, and civilian innovation.
As grizzly bears return to Montana's prairies after decades, the state hired its first prairie grizzly manager to protect both bears and people. After a close call with a bear, he pioneered using drones to keep everyone safe.
Vietnam is pioneering a "low-altitude economy" using drones and small aircraft to transform everything from farming to emergency healthcare. The country aims to build a $10 billion industry by 2035 while achieving technological independence in drone manufacturing.
An Australian tech company just launched a drone app that works even when GPS signals fail, solving a major problem for rescue operations and defense missions. The breakthrough technology is already attracting international attention from India's defense industry.
A homemade solar-powered drone just flew for over five hours without needing a battery recharge, opening new possibilities for agriculture, mapping, and surveillance. Luke and Mike Bell's innovative design could transform how we think about drone flight limitations.
Korean Air is building a $145 million drone manufacturing facility in Busan, South Korea, transforming the coastal city into a cutting-edge aerospace innovation hub. The move signals a major shift in how the region blends tourism with advanced technology.
Korean Air and Busan are building a $145 million unmanned aircraft manufacturing facility to position South Korea as a global leader in drone technology. The massive aerospace hub will create skilled jobs while advancing autonomous flight systems for the future.
A Ukrainian pilot just proved that drone defense can work from hundreds of miles away, changing how countries protect their skies. The 310-mile intercept represents a massive leap in keeping defenders safe while stopping airborne threats.
The European Union is slashing red tape to get cutting-edge defense technology into the hands of innovators in just four months instead of years. The new program will fund up to 30 projects developing drones, AI systems, and counter-drone tech to address urgent security challenges.
South African conservationists are pioneering the use of drones, artificial intelligence, and thermal imaging to protect endangered animals and prevent human-wildlife conflict. The technology has already guided 150 elephants safely across 70km at night and counted thousands of animals across 100,000 hectares.
Ukraine is turning hard-won battlefield innovation into global partnerships, trading its advanced anti-drone systems with Middle Eastern nations facing similar threats. Four Gulf countries are now working with Ukraine to defend against Iranian drone attacks.
When a wildfire spread across steep mountain terrain in Japan, drones equipped with night-vision technology gave firefighters eyes in the dark. The innovation helped map active flames and plan rescue operations for 150 evacuated residents.
Okosubide Mozimo started as the only employee at a drone technology company in 2016. Today, he leads over 100 professionals solving Africa's security challenges with innovative aerial solutions.
Ukraine's military just achieved the world's first remote drone interception, with pilots controlling defenders from hundreds of miles away. The breakthrough technology could transform how countries protect their skies.
When a surfer's board washed up empty on a California beach after dark, his friend's quick call to 911 launched a high-tech rescue that brought him home safe. Infrared drones and rescue swimmers found the 26-year-old clinging to a lobster trap buoy a quarter mile offshore.
Scientists finally captured video proof of sperm whales headbutting each other, confirming legends told by 19th-century sailors. The surprising footage reveals younger whales, not adults, engage in this powerful behavior.
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