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Topic: drones

India is using hundreds of drones to map the country in incredible detail

One of the first areas being surveyed is the Ganges river basin, which is being mapped with an accuracy of 10 cm.

Drone attackers, spy-proof radio — private players line up hi-tech wares at Army meeting

A showcase of different kinds of military equipment was organised by Army Design Bureau at Army Commanders’ Conference Tuesday.

DGCA ropes in IITs, five international firms to take on rogue drones flying near airports

Monitoring drones in sensitive areas is difficult since there is no way to communicate with or identify operators.

Coming soon: Amazon Prime Air’s part-helicopter drones for deliveries

Amazon Prime Air business model is to make deliveries within 12 kilometers and to reach customers within 30 minutes. It can carry packages weighing about 2kgs.

Are aliens visiting us? US military seems to think so

For the last several years, the US military has noted an increase in “unexplained aerial phenomena,” or UFOs as we call it in pop culture. But is this enough to believe in alien visitation?

Catch them if you can: The soaring business of downing drones

Companies specialising in detecting and taking down wayward drones are poised to make billions in the future, filled with consumer drones.

Beyond sea and land, India’s next defence challenge is drone terrorism

Terrorists are quick in exploiting emerging technologies and drones now add a new dimension to their strategy.

What drones can do for India, and what India can do for the world’s drones

India formally entered the drone ecosystem in 2018. By 2021, the country’s UAV market is expected to be worth $885.7 million out of the world’s $21.47 billion.

Viral mama bear & cub were likely pushed to steep icy slopes by pesky drone

The video of a cub struggling to climb a steep icy slope to get to its mother has stoked a debate about the use of drones to record wildlife.

How India can become global drone technology leader with new policy

India can show the world how drone technology can be used to bring about socially impactful services in agriculture and public health.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.