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Can a drone deliver dinner in Dhaka? Izakaya just tried it

Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant in Dhaka, launched Bangladesh’s first drone food delivery trial to tackle high delivery fees and traffic chaos. Aiming for sustainable logistics, the test explored rooftop drops within the Gulshan-Banani area.

Iran using drones and apps to enforce hijab laws, says UN report

Iran is deploying aerial drones, facial recognition technology, and a mobile application to enforce its mandatory hijab laws, according to a United Nations report released on Friday. The report highlights the government’s increasing reliance on technology to monitor and punish women who fail to comply with the country’s strict dress code.

UAE sent AI-powered drones to find Ramadan moon

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Council for Fatwa has introduced artificial intelligence-equipped drones to assist in identifying the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan, according to WAM, the official news agency of the country.

Drone manufacturer Skydio secures $170 mln in extension round

Skydio, the American drone manufacturer, has raised $170 million in an extension of its Series E funding round, which initially brought in $230 million in early 2023. 

Sky Bees to invest Tk 550cr to set up drone factory in Bangladesh

Sky Bees Limited, a newly established company, will today sign an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) for land to set up an export-oriented unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility.

China unveils biggest civilian drone for couriers

Chinese engineers soon will have a world-record-holding product to offer to express delivery companies: the largest civilian drone.

Drone rescues swimmers in Australia in world first

A drone rescues two swimmers off an Australian beach, a world first for the fast-developing technology that seems perfectly suited to saving lives at sea, authorities say.

Joy, relief as Singaporean cameraman returns after two months in Myanmar prison

Cheers and shouts of joy erupted as Singaporean cameraman Lau Hon Meng walked out of the Changi Airport Terminal 2 transit area.

Drone halts match

An English lower-league game was temporarily suspended on Saturday after a drone was flown over the stadium and began

January 18, 2018
January 18, 2018

Drone rescues swimmers in Australia in world first

A drone rescues two swimmers off an Australian beach, a world first for the fast-developing technology that seems perfectly suited to saving lives at sea, authorities say.

December 31, 2017
December 31, 2017

Joy, relief as Singaporean cameraman returns after two months in Myanmar prison

Cheers and shouts of joy erupted as Singaporean cameraman Lau Hon Meng walked out of the Changi Airport Terminal 2 transit area.

September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016

Drone halts match

An English lower-league game was temporarily suspended on Saturday after a drone was flown over the stadium and began

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

Ozzy Osbourne 'spies' on neighbours

The rock band Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne and his wife enjoy "spying" on the nearby residents to see what they're all up to.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

World first 'drone-port' planned in Rwanda

Cargo drone routes capable of delivering urgent and precious supplies to remote areas on a massive scale will be seen in Rwanda soon.

September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015

Drones build rope bridge that humans can cross (video)

Quadcopter drones have been programmed to build a rope bridge capable of supporting the weight of a human.

August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015

US govt, police working on counter-drone system

As concerns rise about a security menace posed by rogue drone flights, US government agencies are working with state and local police forces to develop high-tech systems to protect vulnerable sites, say sources.

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

Drones, a new way for drug trafficking

While some tech companies have their sights set on commercial deliveries by drone, the black market is already one step ahead.

July 28, 2015
July 28, 2015

Pak army releases pics to 'prove' Indian drone claim

Pakistan Army's media arm releases several photos and videos that purportedly show the drone was launched from the Indian side for a spying mission.

April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015

Drone films bird-eye view of Nepal quake (video)

The video, photos and map show devastation caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal's capital Kathmandu and its surrounding areas on Saturday, killing and injuring thousands of people and damaging their houses. Mount Everest was also struck by deadly avalanches after the quake.