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Isis plotting to drop biological bombs from drones on European cities, terror chief warns
Isis terrorists living in Europe may soon develop biological weapons and spread them over busy areas using drones, Europe's most senior security expert has warned.
Could drones save Australians from the crocodile menace?
Australian beaches are being monitored by drones in a four-day trial to protect swimmers from an increase in crocodile sightings.
UK war robots driven by Xbox controllers will soon be hitting the front lines of battle
The British military is testing a new line of self-driving all-terrain resupply vehicles which can be controlled with modified Xbox controllers.
Darpa's new self-destructing drone dissolves into a puddle after completing its mission
Darpa's newest drone is made of materials that can melt under heat and sunlight, so it leaves behind only a puddle of material along with its delivery supplies.
Drones fly over restricted US military air space near White House twice a day on average
The FAA recently passed stringent restrictions on UAVs, forbidding flights from approaching up to 400 feet within over 100 military bases across US.
Drones to deliver food near Fukushima nuclear disaster site
A six-month trial to deliver food by drones is being rolled out in Minamisoma, a neighbouring town of the Fukushima nuclear disaster site.
Trump wants to make it easier for people to use commercial drones
The Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program is seen as the beginning of US's own national drone network.
Watch video: This SpiderMAV drone shoots web-like strings for perching and stabilization
Spider MAV is a drone with an anchoring system that fires a magnetic string to hold it in place from three sides and one from the top for stability.
Nasa to demonstrate flying drones in controlled airspace alongside commercial aircraft
Nasa wants to integrate the unmanned aerial system with the national airspace system so that drones and commercial flights can share airspace.
Watch this 'Adaptable' drone change direction mid flight using swivelling rotors
It can transition between flight modes without affecting overall speed and range.
US Navy recruits Boeing and Lockheed Martin to develop 'extra large' autonomous drone submarine
The Orca will be a gigantic US Navy underwater drone that can operate by itself for months at a time.
Self-flying drones to be used for hospital blood deliveries this year
Matternet Station to see drones autonomously take off, fly and land between Swiss medical centres.
Small drones seen posing little risk of serious head injury
Virginia Tech study finds the risk rises with increase in the size of drones.
Technology to the rescue: How Tesla, Uber, Zello and drones are helping Hurricane Irma victims
Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma prompted tech firms to mobilise victims and get them to safety.
US Marines develop 'Nibbler', a cheap, 3D-printed drone that can carry ammunition, drop small bombs
Nibbler is the Marine Corp's first 3D-printed drone and is expected to go into combat.
Inspired by nature: Flying Fish amphibious drone can soar in the sky and swim in water
The UAAV from a team at John Hopkins University could be used for data collection.
American Red Cross tests drones to help assess natural disaster damage in the US
UPS Foundation, Red Cross and CyPhy Works tease one-week drone trial.
France to arm military surveillance drones
Reaper drones to be equipped with weapons but 'won't become killer robots'.
'The cause of World War 3': Elon Musk reacts to Putin's claim AI leaders will 'rule the world'
Vladimir Putin believes artificial intelligence is the future, while Musk fears the consequences.
DJI offers hackers up to $30,000 to find security flaws in its drones in new bug bounty programme
The announcement comes after the US Army banned the use of DJI's drones due to cybersecurity issues.
US military can now seize or destroy consumer drones it considers a threat
The Pentagon has given the army permission to shoot down drones that fly over military airspace.
US Army wants to ban the use of all DJI drones due to cybersecurity concerns
US Army memo seeks immediate cease in using all DJI drone products due to undisclosed operational risks.
Donald Trump's golf rounds to be guarded by high-tech Secret Service drone
President to be kept under watchful eye-in-the-sky when he visits his National Golf Club.
US Army developing battlefield drone that can hover like a helicopter and fly like a plane
The drone will have a tilt-rotor design and can shift roles mid-flight
'Near miss': United flight comes dangerously close to drone before landing at Newark airport
Several pilots reported seeing the white drone flying about 2 miles from the airport at 850ft.
UK drone registration: Entire industry at risk if action isn't taken
The UK government now wants drone owners to register and undergo mandatory pilot safety training.
US police are now using drones to gather evidence on crime investigations
Police in Maryland have used drones to locate stolen goods and provide evidence for investigations.
China to unleash 'killer' Reaper drone rival after successful test flight
The Caihong-5 Rainbow is set for mass production and could cost half the price of an MQ-9.
DJI drone enthusiast arrested in Israel for filming planes landing at Tel Aviv airport
Man arrested after flying a Mavic Pro just 90ft from planes landing at Sde Dov Airport.
US Air Force wants to shoot down drones after near miss with F-22 fighter jet
The US Air Force wants the authority to deal with consumer drones that fly into military airspace.