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Starship’s robots can now deliver packages, tooStarship’s robots can now deliver packages, too
DJI’s new drone features swappable search and rescue accessoriesDJI’s new drone features swappable search and rescue accessories
The rich kids of Weibo made their money into a meme and it didn’t end wellThe rich kids of Weibo made their money into a meme and it didn’t end well
Skydio’s self-flying drone can now be controlled using just an Apple WatchSkydio’s self-flying drone can now be controlled using just an Apple Watch
This online community expands visibility for female drone pilotsThis online community expands visibility for female drone pilots
Impossible Aerospace wants to revolutionize drones, then aircraftImpossible Aerospace wants to revolutionize drones, then aircraft
AI drone pilots will challenge humans in competition sponsored by Lockheed MartinAI drone pilots will challenge humans in competition sponsored by Lockheed Martin
Drake lights up his live performances with a drone showDrake lights up his live performances with a drone show
DJI’s new Mavic 2 drones have upgraded cameras and zoom lensesDJI’s new Mavic 2 drones have upgraded cameras and zoom lenses
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The Caracas drone attack won’t be the last of its kindThe Caracas drone attack won’t be the last of its kind
Yuneec’s latest drone comes with 4K shooting, voice controls, and face detectionYuneec’s latest drone comes with 4K shooting, voice controls, and face detection
The Army is buying microwave cannons to take down drones in mid-flightThe Army is buying microwave cannons to take down drones in mid-flight
DJI put a cute Line bear on its latest Spark droneDJI put a cute Line bear on its latest Spark drone
Venezuela says that assassination attempt against its president was carried out by droneVenezuela says that assassination attempt against its president was carried out by drone
DJI confirms Mavic 2 Pro is on the way with different lens optionsDJI confirms Mavic 2 Pro is on the way with different lens options
A hacker was caught selling a stolen Air Force drone manual for $200 on the dark webA hacker was caught selling a stolen Air Force drone manual for $200 on the dark web
Facebook abandoned helicopter drone project months after first demoFacebook abandoned helicopter drone project months after first demo
This flying ‘dragon’ drone can change shape in midairThis flying ‘dragon’ drone can change shape in midair
Facebook abandons quest to build its own internet dronesFacebook abandons quest to build its own internet drones
Parrot’s new drone folds up for on-the-go useParrot’s new drone folds up for on-the-go use
DJI is partnering with Axon to sell video-capable drones directly to copsDJI is partnering with Axon to sell video-capable drones directly to cops
Google reportedly leaving Project Maven military AI program after 2019Google reportedly leaving Project Maven military AI program after 2019
The Skydio R1 is becoming the drone GoPro should have madeThe Skydio R1 is becoming the drone GoPro should have made
Trump administration approves 10 new drone projects around the countryTrump administration approves 10 new drone projects around the country
DJI made a quieter version of the Phantom 4 ProDJI made a quieter version of the Phantom 4 Pro
Microsoft partners with DJI on a new Windows 10 drone SDKMicrosoft partners with DJI on a new Windows 10 drone SDK
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An engineer modded a drone to rescue this puppyAn engineer modded a drone to rescue this puppy
Criminals used a swarm of drones to surveil and disrupt an FBI hostage operationCriminals used a swarm of drones to surveil and disrupt an FBI hostage operation
Spread your arms like a bird and control a drone with this exosuitSpread your arms like a bird and control a drone with this exosuit
I launched a blood-delivering droneI launched a blood-delivering drone
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Alphabet, other companies want strict drone rules to apply to everyoneAlphabet, other companies want strict drone rules to apply to everyone
Skydio R1 autonomous drone review: cruise control
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The world’s first fully autonomous consumer drone is a peek at the future of robotic aviation

Nick Statt
Google employees demand the company pull out of Pentagon AI projectGoogle employees demand the company pull out of Pentagon AI project
Watch this Russian postal drone smash into a wall on its inaugural flightWatch this Russian postal drone smash into a wall on its inaugural flight
Watch a giant industrial drone de-ice a huge wind turbineWatch a giant industrial drone de-ice a huge wind turbine
Walmart files patent applications for drone shopping assistants and smart shopping cartsWalmart files patent applications for drone shopping assistants and smart shopping carts
DJI’s biggest order of commercial drones is headed straight to Japan’s construction industryDJI’s biggest order of commercial drones is headed straight to Japan’s construction industry
Amazon’s latest patent is a delivery drone that understands when you shout at itAmazon’s latest patent is a delivery drone that understands when you shout at it
People are still trying to make cars that morph into helicopters

A collaboration between Italdesign, Airbus, and Audi keeps the dream alive

Vlad Savov and Andrew J. Hawkins
Dolce & Gabbana used drones to carry handbags down the runway instead of modelsDolce & Gabbana used drones to carry handbags down the runway instead of models

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