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Snap 'Pixy' Drone Is Reportedly Flying Off Into the Sunset

The drone is being discontinued four months after its introduction, the Wall Street Journal reports, though the $229 device is still on sale for now.

By Michael Kan

Texas Man Allegedly Used DJI Drone to Smuggle Drugs to Federal Prisons

The DOJ says the suspect used a DJI Inspire drone to make six flights to two prisons.

By Michael Kan

Russia Praises DJI Mavic Drone as 'True Symbol of Modern Warfare'

Whether DJI likes it or not, Russia loves its drone for their military capabilities.

By Matthew Humphries

US Used Drone Carrying Knife Missile to Kill Al-Qaeda Chief

The R9X Hellfire missile ditches the explosive payload for six blades to enable a precise kill.

By Michael Kan

Microsoft Offers to Train Autonomous Drones in Virtual Worlds

Project AirSim can test every possible real-world scenario before a drone takes its first flight.

By Matthew Humphries

Amazon Expanding Drone Deliveries to Second US Town: College Station, Texas

The company is already reaching out to residents in both Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas, about trying the drone delivery system.

By Michael Kan

Alphabet's Wing Prototypes Multiple Delivery Drone Designs

The company unveiled smaller and larger prototypes to carry up to 7 pounds of cargo.

By Stephanie Mlot

Spanish Police Seize Unmanned 'Submarine Drones' Used to Move Drugs

Drugs, drones, and divers: The semi-submersible vessels can be operated remotely and carry up to 440 pounds of narcotics.

By Emily Dreibelbis

NHS England to Use Drones to Deliver Chemotherapy Drugs

Trials will begin on the Isle of Wight to transport the drugs from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust to St Mary’s Hospital.

By Nathaniel Mott

Ukrainian Teenager Used Drone to Help Thwart Russian Armed Forces

Andrily Pokrasa and his father spied on the Russians as they approached Kyiv, sharing the information with Ukraine's military.

By Matthew Humphries

Amazon to Test Drone Deliveries in Small California Town Later This Year

Drones will fly to customers' homes and drop items in the backyard.

By Michael Kan

Taser Drone Grounded After Company's Ethics Board Resigns

Axon proposed developing the drone to help stop school shootings, but now the company is hitting pause on the plan after a majority of its AI ethics board resigned.

By Michael Kan

Japan Is Developing a Combat Drone to Protect Fighter Jets

The unmanned aerial vehicles will fly alongside fighter jets and protect them from enemy fire.

By Matthew Humphries

Can a Drone Armed With a Taser Stop a School Shooting? This Company Thinks So

Axon, a provider of body cameras and tasers, is developing the drone despite its own AI ethics advisory board opposing the idea.

By Michael Kan

Walmart to Expand Drone Deliveries Across 6 States

The expanded drone delivery network will operate from 34 Walmart sites by the end of this year.

By Michael Kan

Snap's Latest Gadget: A $229 Camera Drone That Follows You Around

The drone is designed to help you capture photos for sharing on social media with limited fuss.

By Michael Kan

DJI Attempts to Stop Its Drones Being Used in Russia's War With Ukraine

Sales of DJI drones have been suspended in both countries temporarily.

By Matthew Humphries

Biden Plan Would Give Local Agencies Permission to Go After Malicious Drones

Expanding the who, how, and where of spotting and taking down drones that are up to no good.

By Mark Knapp

GoPro Returns to Drone Market With Ultralight Hero10 Bones Camera

The company's latest action cam is a bare-bones version of the Hero10 Black for FPV drone pilots, but it's one just for the DIY crowd

By Jim Fisher