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US Army tests 20,000W vehicle-mounted laser systems for drone defense — updated LOCUST device is now more lethal against drones
The U.S. Army is now testing a more lethal 20kW vehicle mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc.
100,000-Watt Iron Beam laser becomes world’s first drone defense zapper to be operationally deployed
The first Iron Beam laser defense system was deployed by Israel on Sunday. This 100kW laser weapon thus became the world’s first drone defense zapper to be operationally deployed.
U.S. FCC bans foreign-made drones from DJI, others
FCC's announcement signals the end of DJI in the U.S.
DragonFire laser shoots down high‑speed drones traveling at 400mph, costs $13 per shot
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the high‑power laser system DragonFire successfully shot down drones travelling at speeds up to 650 km/h during recent trials in Scotland.
Dronemaker DJI buys into 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo — move seen as way to diversify away from drones amid worries of U.S. ban
DJI reportedly invests in 3D printer maker Elegoo.
Korea's cardboard drones address UAV shortages and climate crisis
The AirSense UAV drone is constructed from eco-friendly packaging boards and paper fiber.
Drone maker DJI appeals against court ruling over ‘Chinese Military Company’ designation
DJI intends to appeal against a U.S. court decision that upheld its designation as a 'Chinese Military Company.'
Japanese tech giant deploys laser drones to protect chickens
NTT has designed a laser drone system to protect poultry farms from potential spreaders of avian flu.
