Category: New Zealand
UK and New Zealand Secure $39.9M Drone Deal to Bolster Ukraine’s Defense
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have forged a strategic partnership to supply advanced unmanned systems to Ukraine, reinforcing Kyiv’s defense against Russian aggression. Announced [more…]
Drone Captures Octopus Hitching Ride on World’s Fastest Shark in Stunning Ocean Discovery
In a groundbreaking marine observation, a research team off New Zealand‘s northern coast used a drone to capture rare footage of an octopus clinging to [more…]
Saildrone and Thales Revolutionize Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Towed Sonar System
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia‘s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for [more…]
Olympic Drone Scandal: Canada Soccer’s Unauthorized Surveillance Leads to Suspensions and Reform
An independent investigation has revealed that Canada‘s women’s soccer coaching staff used drones to spy on New Zealand‘s practice sessions during the 2024 Paris Olympics, [more…]
UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned [more…]
Nokia and Swisscom Launch World’s Largest AI-Powered Drone Network for Emergency Response
Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast have unveiled the world’s largest Drones-as-a-Service network in Switzerland, aimed at enhancing the country’s emergency response capabilities. This innovative platform, reportedly [more…]
Drone Spying Scandal Rocks Canadian Women’s Soccer Team at Paris Olympics
Canada’s women’s soccer team finds itself embroiled in controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a drone spying incident. According to a report by [more…]
Man Arrested for Flying Over SpaceX, 2 New Drone Rumors, & Drone Spying at the Olympics
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, [more…]
Canada’s Olympic Soccer Scandal Unveils Years of Drone Spying
Canada’s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single [more…]
Drone Drama at Olympics: Canada Accused of Spying on New Zealand Soccer Team
New Zealand has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Canadian soccer team staff member allegedly used a drone to [more…]
