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April 20, 2020

American company using drones in coronavirus fight in Africa, hope to bring service to US

A San Francisco-based company has become the first in the world to launch a rush service by drone to deliver coronavirus test samples from rural areas in Africa to labs - and wants to bring that service home.

April 20, 2020

Drones from China company cause spying concerns, experts claim

Drones being used around the country to enforce coronavirus lockdowns were donated by a company with ties to the Chinese government, raising concerns that the nation many blame for allowing the virus to become a pandemic has sneaked a powerful espionage tool into the skies above its economic rival. 

April 16, 2020

Officials around the country using drones to promote social distancing

Officials are turning to "talking" drones to keep citizens safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.

March 24, 2020

Police in California city consider new ways to use drones during coronavirus outbreak

A police department in California has been considering new ways of using its drones during the coronavirus outbreak, including a potential plan to communicate with “vulnerable” populations such as the homeless.

January 8, 2020

Drone superpower? Iran’s arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles should not be underestimated, expert warns

The recent flare-up between the U.S. and Iran has thrust Tehran’s military capabilities into the spotlight. While tensions appear to be de-escalating in the region, experts have been weighing the potential threat posed by Iran’s drone firepower.

January 8, 2020

How might the US attack Iran? Tomahawk missiles, B-2 stealth bombers, F-35s, carriers?

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran appear to be de-escalating, but if the Pentagon decides to punish Tehran, it has a vast array of options at its disposal.

January 4, 2020

Brett Velicovich on the drone that took down Soleimani: 'You only get one shot'

You only get "one shot" while taking on a target like Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Drone expert Brett Velicovich said Saturday.

January 3, 2020

Qassem Soleimani strike violated international human rights law, UN official argues

The U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial killing on Friday said the President Trump-approved drone strike against Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s top general, violated international human rights law.

December 31, 2019

FAA proposes rule change to force identification of Colorado, Nebraska drones

One day after three northeastern Colorado and a western Nebraska county became unwilling participants in a series of mysterious, nocturnal and unknown drone flights crisscrossing their skies, the Federal Aviation Administration is promoting a new rule requiring most drones to be identifiable remotely, a published report said Monday.

December 30, 2019

Colorado, Nebraska sheriffs puzzled by nocturnal drone flights

The mysterious drones flying over parts of the Midwest continue to grow as reports have emerged saying three more rural counties - in the northeast corner of Colorado and at least one county in neighboring Nebraska - have both local law enforcement as well as residents clueless on what’s flying above them at night, a published report Sunday said.