Drones

• How Israel’s Iron Dome works as officials say it blocked 99% of Iran strikes

  Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, according to an Israeli official, and 99 per cent were intercepted.

  World

  Apr 15
  
• Three U.S. troops killed, dozens injured in drone strike by Iran-backed militia

  President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by the groups against American forces across the Middle East

  U.S. News

  Jan 28
  
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• Ottawa to spend $2.49B on remotely piloted aircraft for RCAF

  The large drones, known as the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, will be used for air surveillance and will assist the military when it responds to natural disasters.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
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• Drone drops of drugs, weapons, cellphones ‘like Amazon deliveries’ at B.C. prisons: union

  B.C. institutions have been flooded with drugs, weapons and cell phones due to daily drone deliveries, according to the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2023
• Drone technology locating lost grave sites in southern Alberta

  A group of students and researchers from the University of Lethbridge recently used some high flying technology to help southern Alberta communities' honour and protect their past.

  Environment

  Nov 22, 2023
• Alberta man returns from Ukraine, converts Russian weapons into money for drones

  Alberta man returns from Ukraine - converting Russian weapons into money for drones

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes off

  Winnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
• Drone activity in Penticton Fire Zone hampering wildfire response, authorities say

  The presence of drones near an active wildfire slows down response, says the wildfire service. It completely shuts down aerial firefighting efforts.

  Fire

  Jul 23, 2023
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• CCLA demanding Hamilton police suspend drone program citing privacy concerns

  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association insists Hamilton police's drone program could invade people's 'personal space' and 'sense of legitimacy' in large scale demonstrations.

  Crime

  Jun 8, 2023
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• Hamilton police expects to use drones ‘more frequently’ over time

  Hamilton police say as remotely piloted aircraft (drone) technology develops, it's likely the service will start using it more since it provides 'best evidence' in courts.

  Crime

  May 29, 2023