Tag: drones
DoorDash says its new drone can get food to you in under five minutes
DoorDash has unveiled the drone it’s testing with deliveries An average delivery time of under five minutes is promised The drones will be tested in a limited trial in North California The future of doorstep delivery is drones apparently (well, drones and robots): DoorDash has unveiled a new drone ready…
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This NATO-backed drone AI picked its own target and struck it, but relied on a human-drawn map to do so
Scaleout’s onboard AI let a BAE Systems ALMA drone rank, select, and strike an armored engineering vehicle in a January 2026 demo Humans set the mission, started the system, and kept a pilot in reserve, but did not ultimately use them during the test The test underscores how small AI…
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Trump places 100% tariffs on ‘particularly sensitive’ drones for national security reasons and to strengthen US drone industry
Trump levies huge tariffs on ‘sensitive’ drones, such as those heavier than 25kg Tariffs have also been applied to a range of other countries, such as the EU, UK, Japan, and Taiwan Trump says the tariffs will help strengthen national security while also bolstering the domestic drone market President Trump…
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Which DJI drone should I buy? Your simple guide to the different ranges and our top-rated flyers
Fancy taking to the skies? DJI is the brand you’re probably looking at — it’s the name behind almost all the best drones around right now. If you’re new to the world of drones, figuring out your options is tricky. This article is here to guide you through your options.…
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A mosquito-hunting killer drone is available for preorder – and I have questions
Tornyol’s drone tracks mosquitoes by their wingbeat and takes them down mid-flight Can autonomously patrol areas of up to 5 acres Preorders are open with a refundable $100 deposit, ahead of a targeted 2027 US launch Tornyol, a San Francisco-based startup backed by Y Combinator, has built an autonomous micro-drone…
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s your shiny new DJI drone thanks to these 35% off savings
My first DJI drone was the flagship DJI Mavic Pro that launched in 2016. At the time, it was the brand’s smallest consumer market drone ever made, replacing the bulky DJI Phantom, and that meant it wasn’t cheap at $999 / £999. It didn’t take long after unboxing it for…
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