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Police officers have launched a crackdown on Pokemon Go players using the popular app outdoors, as other forces and local councils across England turn to tech to crackdown on lockdown breaching Britons. The men, all said to be in their 30s, were spotted hunting for the virtual monsters using the walk-as-you-play mobile app – in … Read more
People who bought drones before December 31 must register their device or face a £1,000 fine New rules require all camera drones to be registered with the CAA If a drone owner fails to register could be slapped with a fine of £1,000 The rise of drone use has sparked fears drones could be used … Read more
British Army is testing tiny autonomous ‘bug drones’ that can fly in strong winds of 50mph and spy on enemies more than a mile away ‘The Bug’ was developed by the British defence firms BAE Systems and UAVTEK It is a fist-sized recon drone that weighs just 6.7 oz — the same as a smartphone … Read more
Drones that shoot sensor-containing darts into trees in hard-to-reach jungles and woodlands could help scientists monitor changes to the climate and warn of forest fires The drones will deploy sensors already used by scientists to hard to reach areas The sensors will monitor for changes in the environment and animal movements This can then alert … Read more
NFL’s Atlanta Falcons are set to use germ killing drones to disinfect the Mercedes-Benz stadium as it welcomes fans back into the arena The Atlanta Falcons is set to allow fans into the stadium next week This will be the first time spectators have been back since last year Team officials are using drones to disinfected … Read more
Robot Wars: British Army chief General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith says UK military of the future will use unmanned vehicles and ‘swarms of drones’ controlled by ‘motherships’ Gen Carleton-Smith spoke at home of secretive 77 Brigade in Berkshire It helps counter Covid disinformation and disrupt extremist activities online General said military will grow special operations and … Read more
Game of drones: Now airborne parcel delivery gets its own air corridor as new air traffic system set up for flying postal service The five mile long highway near Reading is the world’s first commercial route Drones will be monitored via a control system, keeping them away from others Small parcels, medical supplies, blood and … Read more
Ben Wallace signalled tonight that drones will replace troops in future wars as he warned Britain’s enemies have ‘adapted far more quickly than us’. The Defence Secretary set out his plan for the military to become ‘relentlessly innovative’ as he unveiled new lethal autonomous kit for use by the Royal Navy. He was flanked by … Read more
Ben Wallace signalled tonight that drones will replace troops in future wars as he warned Britain’s enemies have ‘adapted far more quickly than us’. The Defence Secretary set out his plan for the military to become ‘relentlessly innovative’ as he unveiled new lethal autonomous kit for use by the Royal Navy. He was flanked by … Read more
Rishi Sunak ‘wants to divert billions from foreign aid budget to pay for spies, drones and cyberweapons’ UK has a legal obligation to spend 0.7 percent of GDP (£15.8bn this year) on aid But a review of foreign, defence and security policy could see priorities shift Sunak has told Cabinet any boost for defence will … Read more