The fatal crash of a news helicopter in Los Angeles on Tuesday brought to light the dangers such aircraft face in big cities.
Category: Drones (Pilotless Planes)
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The L.A. Helicopter Crash Highlights a Sky Full of Hazards
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Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.
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Defense Hiring Will Ease, Not End, Pain in European Car Industry
The New York Times – Business:An agreement to turn an ailing Volkswagen factory into a defense manufacturing hub offers hope for jobs. But a shift from “family vans to tanks” in Germany is not so simple.
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Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says
The New York Times – On the Runway:An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.
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Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones
The New York Times – On the Runway:In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.
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What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ukraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.
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Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
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A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
The New York Times – On the Runway:An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.
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The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
The New York Times – Business:For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.
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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
The New York Times – On the Runway:Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.