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The Trump administration has imposed a 100% tariff on foreign-made drones, which critics warn could harm public safety and businesses by making essential drones unaffordable due to the lack of alternatives to companies like DJI.
The US Army used a high-energy laser system to shoot down three drones near the Mexico border, citing threats from criminal networks. The operation employed the Locust Laser Weapon System from the AMP-HEL program, developed by AeroVironment.
NASA is focusing on helicopters for Mars exploration with the SkyFall mission, deploying a fleet of drones to conduct science, building on Ingenuity's success.
The US is tightening restrictions and imposing tariffs on foreign-made drones and robots, citing national security, but China's manufacturing scale and cost advantages may shift global competition and fragment the market.
HoverAir's new Versa drone attempts to bypass the FCC's foreign drone ban by being marketed as a camera with optional flight capabilities, potentially exploiting a regulatory loophole.
Ukrainian drones have overwhelmed Russian tanks' active protection systems, a challenge also seen with Israeli tanks facing Hezbollah drones. This highlights ongoing difficulties in protecting armored vehicles on modern battlefields dominated by drone warfare.
The tweet discusses the convenience of drone deliveries for items like cappuccinos and highlights Uber's investment in Zipline to scale autonomous deliveries to over a million per day, marking a significant step in robotics and physical AI.
Flexport has updated its Tariff Simulator to reflect new tariffs on Chinese drones, comparing rates before and after September 3rd.
The article argues for Germany to adopt proactive deterrence measures against hybrid warfare, including economic and political actions, to counter ongoing attacks.
Flock cameras and drones have significantly reduced car break-ins in San Francisco from over 22,000 in 2022 to under 2,000 in 2024 through advanced surveillance technology.
President Trump declares 100% tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts weighing over 25kg, with 25% tariffs on most other drones and lower rates for allies, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing.
Ukrainian drone teams wiped out an entire US tank brigade during the Combined Resolve live war game, forcing respawns and demonstrating the evolution of modern drone warfare on Ukrainian battlefields.
DARPA's Lift Challenge concluded with Avidrone winning using a conventional helicopter that achieved a 3.84:1 payload-to-weight ratio, falling short of the 4:1 target so all prizes were halved.
San Francisco fdotinc released 95 startup projects in one night, including a $500 robotic arm for 3D printers and a drone that can hang on power lines.
Examining the battlefields of Ukraine as a preview of how modern technology, including drones and AI, is transforming the nature of warfare.
The FCC has proposed banning foreign-made drones equipped with LiDAR, thermal imaging, or other 'military-grade' features from U.S. sale, which would remove popular DJI models like the Air 3S and Mini 5 Pro from shelves while leaving existing owners unaffected.
The US Navy confirmed that a frontline destroyer used a ship-mounted laser weapon to defeat multiple uncrewed aerial threats during an at-sea demonstration.
A YC-backed startup pitches 'Air Defense as a Service' — autonomous interceptor boxes to protect data centers from drone attacks, referencing an incident where drones took AWS data centers offline.
A post about China-US export controls on tech products, noting that both sanctions and counter-sanctions restrict Chinese goods exports, and citing news such as the US plan to ban Chinese optical modules and China's retaliatory drone export controls.
The US Army is poised to sign a landmark contract to acquire and deploy Enduring High Energy Laser weapons to defend bases against drone attacks, marking the first large-scale commitment to laser weapons in US military history.