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Drone news headlines
This is a news collection page about drones, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Now no longer just the domain of the military, in recent years drones have become popular with everyday people and are now widespread. Drones are controlled by an operator using a radio signal, and are used by the military to hit strategic targets in the battlefield, particularly in counter-terror strikes. Commercially, drones have been used for delivery services, search and rescue, security, agriculture, inspections and surveying. Low cost technology has meant civilians have increasingly used drones for recreational flights and filming purposes. Futurists believes cargo and passengers drones will be introduced over the next 20 years.
Amazon unveils plans for 60-minute drone delivery
Amazon has revealed a new drone which it says can fly in and deliver items, including prescription medicines, to homes and apartment buildings 60 minutes after an order is placed.
Amazon
Drones combat summer of shark attacks at New York beaches
The drone tracking program has taken on new urgency following a spate of shark attacks at New York beaches this summer.
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Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over Crimea bridge
The structure is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's pet projects and has frequently been targeted as a hated symbol of occupation.
Ukraine
How sea drones are helping Ukraine fight back in the Black Sea
Russian ships in the Black Sea have become the target of a new but effective Ukrainian weapon.
Russia Ukraine
Drone may have been flying near jail before homicide suspect's escape, police say
Authorities are seeking information about a drone that may have been flying near a northwestern Pennsylvania jail before the escape of a homicide suspect.
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Russian fighter jets harass American drone over Syria: US Air Force
Russian fighter jets harassed an American drone operating over Syria for the second time in two days, according to the US Air Force.
Russia
All that remains from sunken Italian village is single church tower
The finalists of 2023's Drone Photography Awards display a mix of abstract, colourful and downright jaw-dropping images from around the world.
Photography
Drone footage of collapsed dam shows devastation, no sign of life
Two nearby villages under occupation, Dnipryany and Korsunka, were underwater up to the rooftops of homes and a bright blue church.
Russia Ukraine
New long-range drones trialled in effort to help surf lifesavers
Drone technology is rapidly advancing, and Surf Life Saving NSW is now looking to harness it to help in emergencies and patrols.
Sydney
Moscow mayor reports drone attack after rare pre-dawn assault on Ukraine
He claims several buildings have been damaged, after Russia unleashed a relentless wave of daylight and nighttime bombardments targeting Kyiv.
Russia Ukraine
Staggering drone footage shows extent of 'once in a decade' inferno
The heritage-listed buildings on Randle Street in the centre of Sydney are completely hollowed out following the huge fire.
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Russia launches 'biggest' waves of kamikaze drones
Ukrainian air defences shot down 35 Iranian-made drones over Kyiv in Russia's latest nighttime assault.
Russia Ukraine
US denies 'ludicrous' Russian claim it ordered Kremlin drone attack
The Kremlin promised unspecified retaliation for what it termed a "terrorist" act, and pro-Kremlin figures called for the assassinations of senior Ukraine leaders.
Russia Ukraine
Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin
The Kremlin decried the alleged attack attempt as a "terrorist act" and said Vladimir Putin was unharmed.
Russia Ukraine
Boost for defence technology to help Australia beat 'ticking clock'
Australia's loss of its 10-year warning time for a major conflict has made gaining defence technology research a priority, the government said.
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Australia imposes new sanctions against Iran
The new measures target individuals and entities involved in supplying drones to Russia and members of the Iranian morality police.
Iran
US releases footage of Russian fighter jet collision with drone
The United States has released video of the moment it says a Russian fighter jet collided with a US Air Force unmanned drone, forcing it to ditch into the Black Sea.
USA
Russia to search for downed US military drone
US and Russian officials have ramped up their rhetoric after the unmanned aircraft crashed in the Black Sea.
Russia
NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft after US drone downed
Jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian aircraft, the UK said amid heightened tensions following the downing of a US drone over the Black Sea.
USA
What we know about the US-Russia drone collision
The incident triggered a US diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility Russia could recover sensitive technology.
USA
Drones fly deep into Russia, penetrating air defences
Drones that the Kremlin said were launched by Ukraine flew deep inside Russian territory, including one that got within 100kms of Moscow.
Russia Ukraine
Why Australia's military needs more drones
The use of unmanned aircraft in the Ukraine war has lessons for militaries across the globe, an expert said.
military
Dubai again plans for flying taxi takeoff, this time by 2026
Dubai again is planning for the takeoff of flying taxis in this futuristic city-state on the Arabian Peninsula, offering its firmest details yet for a pledged launch by 2026.
World
The jobs most under threat from AI, robots and big data
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Artificial IntelligenceBiden task force investigating how US tech ends up in Iranian attack drones
There is evidence that Iran has sourced components manufactured by companies based in the United States.
Russia Ukraine
Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia
Drones have struck 500km inside Russia's border in the second day of attacks, exposing the vulnerability of some of Moscow's most important military sites.
Russia Ukraine
Russia says Ukraine behind drone attacks on air bases
Russian officials say three soldiers were killed during the attacks.
Russia Ukraine
How Ukraine is innovating Soviet-era weapons for a 21st century battleground
In a basement in eastern Ukraine, young men sit at a long table strewn with laptops, their eyes glued to a television screen an arm's length away.
Russia UkraineRussia 'to build attack drones with help of Iran'
Iran and Russia have reached an agreement to begin the production of attack drones in Russia, according to a new intelligence assessment.
Russia Ukraine
Drones worth $100k plunge into river during Perth Christmas event
A futuristic Christmas celebration in Perth went wrong when some of the drones used in an aerial show fell into the city's Swan RIver.
Perth
Russia preparing for 'possible test of nuclear-powered torpedo'
The US observed Russian naval vessels preparing for a possible test of a new nuclear-powered torpedo in recent weeks, a senior US official with direct knowledge has told CNN.
Russia
UFO sightings 'largely down to Chinese spy drones, aerial clutter'
The findings will disappoint believers in alien visitors to earth.
UFO
Russian military announces humiliating setback for Putin's invasion
The military says it's leaving the only regional capital to be captured by Russian forces since the February 24 invasion began.
Russia Ukraine
Ukraine receives new air defence weapons
New air defence systems provided by Ukraine's western allies have arrived in the country, Ukraine's government said.
Russia UkraineIran 'to send more attack drones, ballistic missiles' to Russia
Western officials believe the new shipment would be a major escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
Russia Ukraine
Coles' new drone grocery service to deliver goods 'within minutes'
From next week, the supermarket giant will rollout an Australian first "store-to-door" drone delivery service, coming to shoppers at the Gold Coast from November 2.
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Friend recalls 'wonderful couple' killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv
A pregnant woman and her husband killed in Kyiv by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian "kamikaze" drone strike were inseparable, like "yin and yang", their close friend has told CNN.
Russia UkraineWhat are 'kamikaze' drones and how do they work?
Russia has unleashed a wave of 'kamikaze' drones against civilian targets in Ukraine.
Russia Ukraine
'Kamikaze' drones strike fear in Ukraine's capital, killing four
Waves of 'kamikaze' drones have hit Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze, sending people scurrying for cover or trying to shoot them down.
Russia Ukraine
Explosions rock Kyiv a week after Russian strikes
Several loud explosions rocked the centre of the Ukrainian capital Monday, a week after Russia orchestrated a massive, coordinated air strike across the country.
Russia Ukraine
Taiwan shoots down drone off Chinese coast
Taiwan's military has said it shot down a drone hovering over one of its island outposts just off the Chinese coast amid a spike in tensions with Beijing.
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Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China
The incident underscores heightened tensions and the self-ruled island's resolve to respond to new provocations.
China news
Taiwan to improve defences after soldiers throw rocks at Chinese drone
Footage showing Taiwanese soldiers throwing rocks at a Chinese drone have prompted the territory's government to beef up anti-aircraft defences on outlying islands.
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How drones are being used to maintain the Sydney Harbour Bridge
In an Australian first, drones equipped with artificial intelligence are being used to map the maintenance needs of bridges across the state - starting with the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Australia
Biden says 'justice delivered' after al-Qaeda leader killed in US strike
US President Joe Biden said "justice had been delivered" after an American drone strike killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan.
terrorism
Australian company's drone jammers helping Ukraine fight Russia
Australian-built drone jamming 'guns' are helping protect Ukrainian military units from Russian attacks.
Russia Ukraine
Russians have visited Iran at least twice in last month to examine weapons-capable drones
A Russian delegation has visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in the last month to examine weapons-capable drones.
Russia
Islamic State leader killed in drone strike, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has said that it killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Syria in a drone strike.
War
Drone strike hits Russian refinery near Ukraine
A drone strike has caused a fire at a refinery in southwestern Russia near the border with Ukraine.
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