Drones
Russia to Produce Heavy Combat Drone Within Five Years
Kronstadt Group estimates it will take five years to produce the heavy aircraft to be used for civilian, as well as military, purposes.
Here's Why the U.S. Military is Scared of Drones
The armed forces are concerned about more than just drone-based espionage.
China's Underwater Drones Can Spot U.S. Navy Instantly
China's Haiyi (or "Sea Wings") unmanned underwater glider has broken world records and can instantly detect U.S. submarines in the tense South China Sea.
China's Deadliest Drone May Rival U.S. Reaper
China's CH-5 may be half the price and outperform the U.S.-made General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper in some ways, but it has some weaknesses.
Amazon Is Getting Serious About Drone Delivery
Amazon is getting serious about drone delivery.
South Korea Vows to Act Over North Korean Drones
South Korea's military claims North Korea is using drones to spy on the U.S.'s missile defense and vows to take action.
How Long Will We Be Free From Big Brother Drones?
One company allows users to keep 25 square miles under surveillance.
London Firefighters Used Drone at Grenfell Tower Site
Fire departments in the United States and United Kingdom are increasingly using unmanned aircraft.
ISIS Drops Bombs on U.S. and Syrian Troops
The Islamic State militant group is losing on multiple fronts and has unleashed an army of homemade drones to bomb U.S. and Syrian forces.
North Korean UAV Spies on U.S. Missile Defense, Crashes
A suspected North Korean drone was found with photos of THAAD by South Korean military officials after it crashed near the nations' mutual border.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korea
The South Korean military fired over 90 shots at a mystery object just days after Pyongyang's latest ballistic missile test.
We Need Better Mars Photos Before We Leave Earth
A camera-equipped helicopter could overcome the limitations of the Curiosity rover.
Russia Preparing 'Swarms' of Autonomous Drones
Russia has a virtual battlefield to test its range of autonomous drones and robots.
CIA Drone Strike Nearly Killed Head of Al-Qaeda
Pakistan is now harboring Al-Qaeda leaders Ayman al-Zawahiri and Hamza bin Laden, multiple sources say.
Russia Developing 'Smart' Shrapnel to Fire at Drones
Russia's lack of jamming capabilities means they are developing a shrapnel weapon likely to be fired from vehicles.
ISIS Drops Explosives from Weaponized Drones
The Islamic State militant group's rudimentary bombs may not have the precision or lethality of modern weaponry but can still maim or kill.
Connecticut Could Be First State to Allow Armed Drones
The legislation was introduced as a complete ban on weaponized drones but just before the committee vote it was amended to exclude police from the restriction.
U.S. May Fight Future Wars with Drone Swarms
William Roper, head of the Pentagon's secret weapons lab, revealed his prediction of U.S. military drone swarms filling the skies of future wars.
Robot Cop To Join Dubai Police Soon
The department wants 25 percent of the police force to be made up of robots by 2030.
Why Drones Can't Replace Bees
Drones may have a role in laboratory pollination but have a long way to go to emulate the work of bees.
Uber Hires NASA Engineer to Develop Flying Cars
Uber's flying car experiment just received a big boost.
Amazon to Invest $1.49 Billion in Air Cargo Hub
Amazon will build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky.
Drone Strikes Under Obama Killed up to 117 Civilians
Rights groups say the Obama administration has downplayed the number of civilian casualties.
Death From Above: U.S. Airstrikes in Afghanistan
With few troops on the ground to provide intel, American airstrikes in the country are now dependent on local partners and the notoriously limited insights of drones.
China Returning U.S. Drone as Early as Tuesday
Trump, saying in a Tweet: "We should tell China that we don't want the drone they stole back - let them keep it!"
Costly VR Headsets Not Expected to Make Holiday Splash
Virtual assistants like Google Home and Amazon's Echo are poised to beat out other tech competitors.
Case for Technoskepticism: How Innovation Hurts Workers
Technological change has had a far greater impact on U.S. jobs than any trade deal.
Facebook Plans 'Thousands' of Drones in Next Decade
Drone constellations will be used to help connect the 4 billion people without internet access.
Rwanda Begins Drone Deliveries of Blood
Rwandan President Paul Kagame hailed the service as a "world first."