U.C. Irvine researchers thwart target-tracking drones with umbrellas By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A team of scientists at the University of California Irvine has discovered a flaw in the design of AI-enabled autonomous target-tracking (ATT) drones, such as those used in border security operations, that could allow the tracked person to defeat the UAV using a tool … [Read more...] about The $20 Counter-Drone Tool You Probably Already Own
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FlytBase Unveils FlytBase One Management System
FlytBase has introduced FlytBase One, a unified control platform built to connect autonomous drones, robots, and physical infrastructure. The company also launched Verkos “Detect Anything” AI Agents, designed to analyze live video and telemetry to trigger automated actions across connected devices. The announcement marks FlytBase’s expansion from drone autonomy into what … [Read more...] about FlytBase Unveils FlytBase One Management System
Auterion and Airlogix Partner to Scale Autonomous Drone Production
German drone software provider Auterion and Ukrainian defense company Airlogix have formed a joint venture to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine and allied nations. The announcement, made during the Munich Security Conference, marks one of the largest European initiatives in autonomous drone production for Ukrainian defense. The governments of Germany and … [Read more...] about Auterion and Airlogix Partner to Scale Autonomous Drone Production
Gather AI Raises $40 Million for Warehousing Tech
Gather AI’s latest funding round underscores growing demand for drone-based inventory intelligence in large, complex warehouses. The Pittsburgh-based company has raised $40 million in Series B funding to scale its Physical Intelligence Platform, bringing total funding to $74 million. Physical AI and warehouse drones Gather AI describes its offering as “Physical AI,” … [Read more...] about Gather AI Raises $40 Million for Warehousing Tech
UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
The UK Ministry of Defence has invited seven industry partners to advance designs for autonomous drones designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters under Project NYX, marking significant progress toward a new operational concept for British military aviation. The loyal wingman drones will perform complex tasks including reconnaissance, surveillance in contested … [Read more...] about UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
