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Boeing Builds Real Flying X-Wings for Disney's Star Wars Ride Opening

Boeing collaborates with Disney to fly life-size, unpiloted X-wing drones at the grand opening of the Rise of the Resistance ride. The vehicles are based on Boeing's experimental Cargo Air Vehicle design.

Army Develops Rapid 3D Mapping Technique From Standard Drone Footage

The Army Corps of Engineers creates a highly efficient photogrammetry method that turns ordinary aerial video into accurate 3D surface maps in minutes without human oversight. The military is now negotiating to commercialize the technology for broader civilian and commercial applications.

Los Angeles Fire Department Seeks to Double Drone Fleet for Emergency Response

The LAFD plans to expand its small drone fleet after a successful partnership with DJI, relying heavily on infrared sensors to assist specialized rescue teams.

DJI Unveils Agricultural Drones and Public Safety Partnerships

DJI introduces two new industrial drones for farming alongside a new initiative that equips U.S. first responders with advanced hardware and software. These partnerships expand DJI's reach despite ongoing national security concerns and a military ban.

Cheap Autonomous Drones Usher in a Dangerous New Era of Warfare

Recent drone attacks on oil facilities highlight a terrifying shift in global warfare as autonomous drones become cheaper and more accessible. The emerging arms race between attackers and defenders leaves soft targets highly vulnerable.

Coordinated Drone Strike Halves Saudi Arabian Oil Production

A fleet of 10 drones targets the world's largest oil processing facility, suspending half of Saudi Arabia's daily output and sparking international blame.

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Researchers Achieve First Truly Autonomous Aircraft Landing Without Airport Help

Technische Universität München researchers successfully land a plane using only computer vision and GPS, completely bypassing traditional airport radio guidance systems.

Drone Swarm Paints Massive Community Mural in Italy

A team of four spray-painting drones works for 12 hours to create a giant collaborative mural in Italy. The project combines over 100 crowdsourced sketches into a single piece of flying street art.

Alphabet's Wing Releases OpenSky App to Guide Australian Drone Flights

Alphabet subsidiary Wing introduces OpenSky, a new app that helps Australian drone operators identify safe flight zones and avoid restrictions. The tool replaces an older government app as the first third-party platform connected to the country's new aviation safety system.

Amazon Secures Patent for Opt-In Drone Surveillance Technology

Amazon receives a patent for a drone-based data gathering system that uses geo-fencing to monitor specific areas. The company emphasizes that the technology functions strictly as an opt-in service for authorized homes.

Amazon Wins Patent for Drone-Based Home Surveillance System

Amazon receives federal approval for a patent allowing delivery drones to perform home security checks. The technology raises significant privacy concerns among legal experts as drones could alert authorities to detected anomalies.

FedEx Drops Amazon U.S. Express Contract Amid E-Commerce Boom

FedEx ends its U.S. express delivery contract with Amazon, a move that impacts only domestic air services. Both companies continue to invest heavily in autonomous delivery technologies as package volumes surge.

DJI Faces Up to $150M Loss After Discovering Internal Corruption

Drone giant DJI uncovers widespread internal corruption involving inflated parts costs, potentially costing the company $150 million in 2018.

DJI Internal Corruption Scandal Leads to $150 Million in Losses

Chinese drone giant DJI investigates a massive internal corruption scandal causing over $150 million in losses.

DOT Proposes to Let Drones Fly at Night and Over People Without Waivers

The DOT proposes new rules allowing commercial drones to fly at night and over people without waivers.