Underwater stealth drone: China’s ghost jellyfish prototype When a robot mimics a jellyfish to slip through the ocean’s murk, the line between nature and machine blurs. The latest Chinese prototype offers a 120mm diameter umbrella-shaped body and weighs about 56 grams, letting it glide through water with remarkably little disturbance. Built with a hydrogel electrode...

Autonomous firefighting drones promise rapid wildfire response A drone fleet that can drop fire suppressants in minutes, not hours, could redefine wildfire containment. Seneca, a Seattle startup, is building the first fully autonomous fire suppression system using modular aerial drones that deliver high-pressure suppressants and navigate fires with AI. The units are designed to launch...

Last mile delivery just got a high tech upgrade. A pair of delivery smart glasses from Amazon are designed to make drivers more productive, more aware of hazards, and more connected to the company’s logistics network. The glasses include a battery‑equipped vest, a camera trigger, and software that can scan barcodes and provide turn‑by‑turn directions...

In a cramped workshop, two DIY engineers strapped a compact quad to a test rig and asked physics to prove them right. The Peregreen 3, a 3D-printed drone, surged into new territory in a controlled run, hitting 585 km/h (363.5 mph). Recent Trends DIY high-speed drone experiments are accelerating Thermal management becomes critical at peak...

In rural Kentucky, a day of tech is shaping the region’s future. The Center for Rural Development in Somerset is staging the fourth annual Technology Showcase, a free event that runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Attendees will see a range of innovations—from autonomous machines to printable components—that bring robotics and...

Lightning-fast flames turn into full-blown wildfires in minutes. In this new landscape, a lightweight drone fleet guided by on-board AI could flip the script on early suppression. Recent Trends AI-powered drones expand rapid response in wildfire zones Autonomous firefighting tools shift from containment to early suppression Public-private pilots accelerate adoption in state and municipal agencies...

Wildfires are growing more costly and dangerous, forcing firefighters to look upward for solutions beyond boots on the ground. Drones and autonomous systems are moving from novelty to necessity as communities brace for longer, hotter fire seasons. Recent Trends Drones expand firefighting reach Autonomous systems move to field trials Investors back rugged firefighting tech Seneca,...

What if a drone the size of a coin could still deliver precise flights and capture smooth video? A maker has turned that idea into reality by building what appears to be the world’s smallest FPV drone capable of stable flight. The project pushes the boundaries of micro-aviation and spotlights how far hobbyists can push...

A coin-sized sensor is quietly steering a leap in how drones fly. Barometric pressure sensors, once a niche hardware choice, are now central to autonomous flight, precise altitude control, and reliable mapping. Recent Trends Growing drone use in logistics and agriculture Miniaturization enables centimeter-level altitude accuracy North America leads sensor spending; APAC growth on the...

A drone’s-eye view over Cork captures a skyline reshaped by two giant housing schemes. The latest timelapse from DroneHawk shows rapid progress at Horgan’s Quay, where a BAM development is rising from flat ground to a defined concrete frame. Across the River Lee, Centre Park Road is also climbing with 12 to 14 storey blocks...