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Sky Elements achieved a remarkable feat by flying over 71,000 drones in Texas, setting two Guinness World Records. The highlight was an 11,000-drone performance, marking the largest drone show ever in the U.S. This event took place from September 27 to September 29, showcasing a variety of aerial fo...
Aerospace engineering students from Texas A&M University have successfully built a 50-pound drone that can carry a payload of 110 pounds over a distance of four nautical miles. This achievement was showcased at the DARPA Lift Challenge, where the team was one of only six out of 87 groups to complete...
Texas Democratic lawmakers are advocating for a drone-powered 'smart wall' to enhance border security instead of traditional physical barriers. Senator Judith Zaffirini emphasized that this strategy would integrate technology such as surveillance cameras, sensors, and drones to improve law enforceme...
A new shipyard named Port Alpha is set to be established by a drone boat startup in Texas. This facility will have the capacity to manufacture ships measuring up to 1,200 feet in length. The development of Port Alpha is significant as it represents a major investment in maritime manufacturing capab...
Amazon's Prime Air drone service recently delivered a package into a customer's pool in Texas, highlighting potential issues with delivery locations. As the service expands to 500 cities across the U.S., incidents of drones dropping packages into water bodies raise concerns about delivery accuracy a...
Drones and federal border surveillance resources are being deployed in Texas to combat the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that inflicts severe damage on warm-blooded animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has conducted over 1,000 drone surveillance flights since June 3, 2026, obser...
The Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) has introduced a Bear Mitigation Technology Showcase to address the rising bear sightings and attacks across Japan. This initiative highlights drone-based solutions from JUIDA member organizations, focusing on surveillance, deterrence, and hab...
Saronic has announced plans to construct a new shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, with an investment exceeding $3 billion. This facility, named Port Alpha, will be capable of building crewed and uncrewed vessels up to 850 feet long, significantly expanding the company's current capabilities, which incl...
Maritime defense technology company Saronic has revealed plans to construct a $3 billion shipyard named Port Alpha in Brownsville, Texas. The facility aims to enhance U.S. shipbuilding capabilities for both defense and commercial vessels, with construction expected to commence later this year and op...
Saronic, an Austin-based technology startup, has announced plans to construct a new shipyard in South Texas, with an estimated investment of $3.2 billion. This development comes shortly after the company's maritime drones were utilized by the US military in combat for the first time this week. The...
Flytrex, a drone food delivery company, is expanding its operations in Texas by establishing a new drone manufacturing and maintenance facility near Dallas. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing aerial food delivery services throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area...
Taco Bueno, a fast-food chain based in Texas, is set to enhance its service offerings by partnering with Zipline to introduce drone delivery for its Tex-Mex meals. This initiative marks Taco Bueno's entry into the expanding drone delivery sector, aiming to provide customers with a quicker and more e...
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