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Russia Claims Development of Drone-Based EMP System

Military researchers at Russia’s Moscow Border Institute have reportedly developed a drone with an onboard electromagnetic pulse (EMP) generator capable of impacting the operation of enemy drones and other elec... Read More...

Upward Radar Device Submitted to FCC for Approval

A drone technology company has filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to approve a new “upward radar” device that can potentially be used in advanced drone-related scanning operations. ... Read More...

U.S. FCC Levies $2.8 Million Fine for Illegal Drone Transmitters

In a case dating back more than 4 years, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered retailer HobbyKing to pay a nearly $2.9 million fine in connection with the company’s marketing of drone tra... Read More...

Creating High-Powered Fuel Cells For Drones and Submersibles

Scientists from McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University have created a new type of high-power fuel cell.

Company to Pay $35k in Connection with the Marketing of Drone Transmitters

An on-line retailer has settled charges with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that it marketed non-compliant audio/video (AV) transmitters intended for use with unmanned aircraft systems (otherwise k... Read More...

MIT Engineers Create Palm-sized Drone Made Possible with New Computer Chip Design and Methodology

A new computer chip has paved the way for an incredibly small new type of drone -- one that can fit in the palm of your hand.

Drone Registration Now Required in U.S.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has instituted a mandatory registration program for owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), more commonly known as drones. Effective December 21, 2015... Read More...

Metamaterial Eliminates Need for Phase Shifters to Steer Radar Beams

Widespread use of drones and self-driving cars seems inevitable. However, these autonomous vehicles will require sensors that are cheap enough for commercial use. Military radar is powerful and accurate, bu... Read More...

First Commercial Drone Approved to Fly Over U.S. Land

The first commercial drone was given permission to fly over U.S. land by The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, June 10^th. The AeroVironment manufactured drone will be operated by BP to fly over the North Slope in Alaska.

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