Asheboro High School’s US Drone Soccer team is shaping future aerospace engineers through hands-on learning, recently winning top spots at the Regional Championship. Students gain real-world skills in engineering and leadership while inspiring younger peers through STEM outreach.
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The U.S. Army is retrofitting UH-60L Black Hawks with autonomous flight systems through a $15 million contract with Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell, aiming to transform them into crew-optional logistics machines. The upgrade focuses on reliable autonomy without pilots or constant data links, expanding mission capabilities in high-risk scenarios.
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Miriam McNabb, Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, is shaping the drone revolution with her unique blend of business expertise and editorial insight. Her work highlights cutting-edge drone technology and bridges the gap between engineers and entrepreneurs.
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AI-powered radar is transforming public safety drones, offering first responders enhanced situational awareness in critical environments. Join a free webinar on May 6, 2025, to explore next-gen drone sensing with expert Lori DeMatteis.
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China is rapidly expanding its arsenal of AI-driven micro-drones, some weighing less than a kilogram, designed to swarm enemy defenses and redefine battlefield tactics with a production pipeline that dwarfs Western rivals. The PLA is restructuring operations around these drones, experimenting with autonomous swarms and modular payloads, while the U.S. scrambles to counter the threat through initiatives like the Replicator program.
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