Page 9 - Drones

514 drone sightings since 2022, 121 brought down, says Punjab IGP

He underlined how the state police were combining with the Border Security Force (BSF) to clamp down on drug trade and smuggling in the state

95 drones, mostly from Punjab, recovered, BSF deployment increased

BSF Special Director General, Western Command, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, on Monday said that a total of 95 drones, mostly from Punjab, have been recovered this year. He added that many steps, including increasing troops deployment and conducting vulnerability mapping, have been taken to prevent smuggling of narcotics and weapons from across the border. The Western Command of the Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for effective border management on the India-Pakistan border with five frontiers Kashmir, Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Addressing the media here, Khurania said that narcotics smuggling has been seen as a challenge for a long time in Punjab and some areas of Rajasthan and Jammu. For the last two to three years, we are seeing that continuous attempts are being made to smuggle drugs and weapons from across the border with the use of drones, he added. Khurania said training is being given to the BSF troops and technique is also being used to prevent smuggling

BSF recovers made-in China drone near in Punjab's Ferozepur district

As per the information from the press note, the recovered drone is a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China)

Drones deployed in search for elusive leopard spotted in Delhi's Neb Sarai

A leopard spotted on Friday in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area continues to evade the authorities even as an operation to capture it remains underway with the help of drone surveillance and at least 50 police personnel have been deployed to monitor the situation, officials said. Forest department officials have deployed drones to comb the area, they said. "...there is no lead on the leopard. The two trap cages set up by the forest department are still at their places," a police officer said on Monday. The leopard was spotted near a farmhouse in the Neb Sarai area on the border of Delhi and Haryana on Friday. It has not been seen since then. A police officer said at least 50 staffers of Neb Sarai police station have been deployed round the clock to keep a tab on the situation. They, under the supervision of the SHO, are working with forest department personnel. "We are making announcements at least thrice a day, telling people the do's and don'ts if they see the leopard again," a poli

Bikes to drones: AI-infused everything on show at Bengaluru Tech Summit

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection, devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need, and self-balancing electric bikes were some of the top innovations on display

Russia attacked with 21 drones, 3 cruise missiles: Ukraine's Air Force

The Iranian-made Shahed drones were headed towards the Khmelnitskyi region, and the missiles for the southern parts of Ukraine, the air force said on the Telegram messaging app

Garuda Aerospace secures 2nd type certificate for medium category drones

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has secured the second type certificate for medium category drones from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the company said on Tuesday. The certificate for the medium category drones marks a pivotal step in propelling Garuda Aerospace to new heights of growth and scalability, company founder and CEO Agnishwar Jayaprakash said. The certification showcases Garuda Aerospace's dedication to pioneering advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology, reinforcing its commitment to meeting stringent regulatory standards. "We are pleased to receive a second Type Certificate for our Medium Category Drones from DGCA. Securing this second type certificate for our medium category drones mark a pivotal step in propelling Garuda Aerospace to new heights of growth and scalability," Jayaprakash said in a statement.

India-US looking at finalising MQ-9B Predator drone deal by early next year

India is looking at sealing a landmark deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a government-to-government framework by March with the US Congress expected to clear the supplies in the next few weeks, people familiar with the matter said. American and Indian government officials will hold the final series of negotiations on the procurement after Washington responds to India's Letter of Request (LoR) for the acquisition of drones from US defence major General Atomics (GA), they said. India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Though the price of the drones will be finalised during the negotiation process, it is estimated that the procurement would cost around USD 3 billion. The people cited above said New Delhi and Washington will depute their respective teams to firm up the deal including finalising the cost and other ..

Zen Technologies, govt of Goa sign MoU for setting up R&D facility in state

The new facility will be established at a cost of Rs 50 crore, and is expected to create employment opportunities for 800 individuals

Uttarkashi tunnel incident: Drone cameras are being used for monitoring

The workers have been trapped for 13 days after a portion of the under-construction tunnel collapsed on November 12

Drone drops box containing 9 grenades, 1 pistol, IED in Jammu's Akhnoor

This is not the first instance where attempts have been made to smuggle arms or narcotics into the Indian territory from across the border

BSF intercepts another drone coming from Pakistan in Punjab's Ferozepur

"As per the laid-down drill, BSF troops immediately reacted to stop the misadventure by smugglers," said BSF

Israel introduces new national centre for monitoring movement of drones

The centre assists the security and civilian effort in the "Iron Swords" war and also operates drones to identify and locate dropped launches

Heron Mark-2, Hermes 900 Starliner drones set to be inducted into Army

"The transfer of these remotely piloted aircraft has further enhanced the Army's surveillance as well as strike capability." Army sources said

Israel defence forces seize suicide drones, other weapons in Gaza

On Israel's northern border, the IDF shot down an aerial drone trying to enter from Lebanon. A number of rockets were fired from Lebanon, prompting Israeli retaliatory fire

MS Dhoni-backed drone startup Garuda Aerospace raises funding of Rs 25 cr

"This fresh capital infusion will play a crucial role in accelerating our growth and enhancing our capabilities to meet the escalating market demand," said Agnishwar Jayaprakash

ICMR explores drone use for medical supply transport in Himachal Pradesh

This initiative aims to explore the use of drones for transporting critical medical supplies such as medications, diagnostic blood samples, and sputum, according to an official release

Two drone attacks on base hosting US troops intercepted in western Iraq

Two drones launched at a base hosting US troops in western Iraq were intercepted Wednesday, a US defence official said. Hours later, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq announced it had launched another drone attack on a second base. No injuries were reported in either incident. The salvos came at a time of increasing tension and fears of a broader regional conflict in the wake of the latest Hamas-Israel war. Since the beginning of the war on October 7, much attention has been focused on Hezbollah, the powerful Hamas ally across Israel's northern border in Lebanon, and its formidable arsenal. The group has traded so-far limited strikes with Israel on the border in recent days. But Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have also threatened to attack US facilities over American support for Israel. Our missiles, drones, and special forces are ready to direct qualitative strikes at the American enemy in its bases and disrupt its interests if it intervenes in this battle, Ahmad Abu Hussein .

Amazon to start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on doorstep

Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications. The company said Wednesday that customers in College Station, Texas, can now get prescriptions delivered by a drone within an hour of placing their order. The drone, programed to fly from a delivery center with a secure pharmacy, will travel to the customer's address, descend to a height of about four meters or 13 feet and drop a padded package. Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia, but not controlled substances. The company's Prime Air division began testing drone deliveries of common household items last December in College Station and Lockeford, California. Amazon spokesperson Jessica Bardoulas said the company has made thousands of deliveries since launching the service, and is expanding it to include ...

Tata arm joins hands with DroneAcharya to train drone pilots in India

This growth is expected to continue, creating numerous job opportunities for skilled individuals in the drone sector