Topic: drone technology
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Antigravity's 360-Drone Aims to Challenge DJI's Dominance
The Antigravity A1 drone is now physically available for purchase at Best Buy in the US, offering an alternative as DJI faces market uncertainty. The $1,599 system uses motion-sensing goggles and a 360-degree camera for an immersive, intuitive flying experience, removing traditional piloting and ...
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Drones Now Fly in Teams for 'Cooperative Lift' Breakthrough
Freespace Operations has developed a world-first Cooperative Lift technology, enabling multiple Callisto 50 drones to collaboratively transport loads up to 100 kilograms, quadrupling the capacity of a single drone. This breakthrough allows drones to perform complex logistics tasks traditionally h...
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Robot Flies Drone in Startling Ease-of-Use Demo
The Antigravity A1 drone, with its dual cameras and intuitive Motion Controller, is designed for ease of use, creating an immersive 8K, 360-degree flying experience. Unitree's G1 humanoid robot was shown piloting the drone via VR goggles and a controller, but it was remotely controlled by a human...
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Drones Revolutionize Marine Mammal Research
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill spurred urgent research into its effects on marine life, leading Iain Kerr to attempt studying sperm whales with traditional methods that proved challenging and invasive. Kerr's breakthrough came when whale exhalations inspired the creation of the SnotBot, a d...
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Missing Hiker Found After AI Spots His Helmet a Year Later
AI technology successfully located a missing hiker in Italy’s Cottian Alps by analyzing drone footage and identifying his helmet, a breakthrough in rugged terrain searches. The operation involved drones with high-resolution cameras and AI software, which processed thousands of images in hours, dr...
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Europol Warns of AI-Powered Crime Waves by 2035
Europol's report envisions a future where AI and robotics are dual-use tools, offering both essential support for law enforcement and powerful new weapons for organized crime and terrorists by 2035. The analysis warns of significant criminal exploitation, such as hijacking care robots for spying ...
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From Teen Tinkerer to Public Safety Pioneer: Blake Resnick's Brinc Raises $75M to Equip First Responders with Lifesaving Drones
The world of high-stakes technology often seems dominated by seasoned veterans. But Blake Resnick, the founder and CEO of drone technology company Brinc, is rewriting that narrative. Still in his early twenties, Resnick recently secured a massive $75 million funding round ...
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Mobilicom Launches Secure AI Drone Autonomy System
Mobilicom has launched the Secured Autonomy Compute PRO-AT, a secure AI drone autonomy system that integrates its OS3 cybersecurity software with Aitech's rugged NVIDIA-based AI supercomputers to support larger drones like those in U.S. DoD Groups 2 and 3. The system combines high-performance AI ...
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FCC Grants Itself Authority to Enforce DJI Drone Ban
The FCC has unanimously voted to retroactively ban electronic devices from the U.S. market, specifically targeting companies like DJI deemed national security threats, even without publicly available evidence of risk. Starting December 23rd, new DJI products will face an automatic import ban unle...
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Best of IFA 2025: Top 18 Gadgets You Need to See
IFA 2025 in Berlin highlighted cutting-edge consumer tech, including ultra-slim smartphones, powerful laptops, and innovative AI-driven devices across various categories. Standout products featured enhanced portability and performance, such as the Tecno Slim smartphone, Acer Swift Air 16 laptop, ...
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India's Engineers: Look Beyond Coding in the AI & Green Tech Era
India's engineering sector is shifting from traditional coding roles to emerging fields like AI and green technology, requiring adaptability and specialization. High-demand areas include green energy (battery storage, renewable tech) and defense (drones, counter-drone systems), driven by global t...
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Zipline Secures $600M to Expand Drone Delivery Network
Zipline has secured $600 million in new funding to accelerate its U.S. expansion, planning to launch in Houston and Phoenix and reach at least four states by 2026. The company operates a proprietary drone ecosystem, delivering a wide range of goods globally and recently surpassing two million tot...
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CES 2026: The Rise of Physical AI
The 2026 CES showcased a major shift toward physical AI and embodied intelligence, with AI moving from digital assistants into robots and machines that directly interact with and manipulate the real world. Exhibitors demonstrated a broad range of applications, from agile humanoid robots and i...
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Watch Every Bird with This 360-Degree Camera Feeder
The Birdfy Feeder Vista is a smart bird feeder with a dual-lens 360-degree camera system, recording seamless 6K video and offering slow-motion capture at 2K resolution. It uses an air pump to precisely dispense feed, positioning birds optimally for the cameras and allowing app-controlled portion ...
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Europe's Top 20 Startup Funding Rounds of 2025 (So Far)
Europe’s startup ecosystem thrived in 2025, with €19 billion invested in AI, biotech, clean energy, and space tech despite global economic uncertainties. Top funding deals included Helsing (€600M for AI-driven defence tech), Isomorphic Labs (€508M for AI drug discovery), and NEoT (€350M for susta...
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