The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new initiative to support scientific research for the development of drones that fly like bats and insects. The Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Defense Enterprise Science Initiative (DESI), "a new pilot program that supports university-industry collaboration on use-inspired basic research," says the … [Read more...] about DoD Introduces Contest for New Drones that Fly Like Bats and Insects
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French Defense Agency Invests in Elistair Tethered Drones
French drone company Elistair has signed an agreement with the DGA – French Defense procurement Agency – to finance its AIRWATCH project, a tethered drone for surveillance and telecommunications. The DGA will finance Elistair's research and development in the AIRWATCH project through the RAPID program, supporting innovations with a strong potential for deployment in the … [Read more...] about French Defense Agency Invests in Elistair Tethered Drones
Drones Make the Difference Between a Wall and a “Smart Fence” for Border Patrol
The concept of building a wall for border control is certainly nothing new - parts of the Great Wall of China were built as early as 771 BC - but some governments are finally updating the concept. Drones will be used as part of a "smart fence" strategy to protect the India-Bangladesh border by next year, the Times of India reports. India's Border Security Force (BSF) will … [Read more...] about Drones Make the Difference Between a Wall and a “Smart Fence” for Border Patrol
Homeland Security Tests Tethered Drone Over Trump’s Vacation Golf Course
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will use a tethered drone to perform surveillance over the Trump National Golf Course in New Jersey, during the President’s vacation this month. “The Proof of Concept will help determine the potential future use of tethered sUAS in supporting the Agency’s protective mission,” says the Department statement. A … [Read more...] about Homeland Security Tests Tethered Drone Over Trump’s Vacation Golf Course
