Tag: Drone
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KMC collects 17 lakh as fine, runs drone to carry out anti-dengue drive
A KMC official said the fine amounts are deposited in the civic body’s treasury.
November 22, 2019 -
Pakistani drone seen over Punjab’s Hussainiwala for third straight day
Earlier, the sighting was observed thrice in the same area on Monday night.
October 10, 2019 -
Another Pakistani drone spotted over Indian territory in Punjab, search ops on
The drone was seen flying on the Pakistan side from 10 pm to 10.40 pm and again at 12.25 am when it entered the Indian side, officials said.
October 8, 2019 -
Pakistan drone recovered in Punjab after terror accused reveals location
The latest seizure was done in Mahawa village on the information given by one of the four terror accused, Akashdeep.
September 27, 2019 -
Drone sighting briefly disrupts major US airport
A pilot told air traffic control that one of the drones came within 30ft of his aircraft on Tuesday.
January 23, 2019 -
US drone strike kills 2 IS militants in Afghanistan
Two militants of the Islamic State (IS) group were killed in a drone strike by NATO and US-led coalition forces in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. “The strike occurred in Bandaar locality of Achin district on Friday,” the provincial government said on Saturday, adding no civilian was hurt in the attack. The IS group, which emerged in …
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February 11, 2018 -
Myanmar frees journalists jailed for flying drone
Two foreign journalists, an interpreter and a driver jailed for flying a drone near Myanmar’s parliament have been released, the authorities said on Friday. Cameraman Lau Hon Meng from Singapore and Malaysian reporter Mok Choy Lin were detained while shooting a documentary in October. Their driver Hla Tin and their interpreter, journalist Aung Naing Soe, …
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December 29, 2017 -
Drone regulations likely to be out in 2 months: Jayant Sinha
The regulations for operating drones are likely to be ready within two months and would be the “best in class with appropriate constraints”, union minister Jayant Sinha said on Friday. The civil aviation ministry came out with draft rules for unmanned aircraft systems last month, seeking comments from the public. “We have received over 100 comments. We …
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December 15, 2017 -
India says China was informed about drone that crashed
India on Thursday said it had informed China about a drone that crashed in Chinese territory, after Beijing claimed the Indian UAV had “intruded” in its area. India will go through diplomatic channels and ask for return of the drone. Sources said the drone was an Israeli Heron UAV, and it crashed on the Chinese …
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December 7, 2017 -
Navy’s remotely piloted aircraft crashes
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) of the Indian Navy crashed while taking off from the Kochi Naval Base, an officer said. The RPA was taking off from the north of the naval airfield at Willingdon island on a routine mission when it crashed. The incident occurred around 10.25 a.m. on Tuesday. A Board of Inquiry …
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November 21, 2017 -
Drone to keep watch on tourists at Corbett National Park
The wildlife tourism season began in Uttarakhand with the opening of the Corbett National Park and Rajaji Tiger Reserve on Wednesday. Wildlife lovers visit the two parks, especially to watch tiger. This year, the tourists visiting the Corbett National Park will be under the surveillance of drone. The park authorities were forced to impose monitoring system …
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November 15, 2017 -
Drone from Syria approaches Israel, intercepted by missile
An Israeli Patriot missile intercepted a drone from Syria that approached the Jewish state’s disputed border with Syria near the Golan Heights on Saturday. The aerial vehicle was demolished before it entered the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a military spokesperson told Xinhua news agency. “The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) intercepted a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that …
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November 11, 2017 -
Pakistan Army downs Indian drone
The Pakistan Army has said it had shot down an Indian “spy” drone along the Line of Control (LoC), the media reported on Saturday. “Indian quadcopter spying across LoC in Rakhchikri sector shot down by Pakistan Army shooters,” Asif Ghafoor, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), tweeted late Friday. The ISPR chief also …
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October 28, 2017 -
Chinese couple held in Varanasi for flying drone, let off
A Chinese couple was held here for flying a drone equipped with a high definition camera during the famous Ganga Aarti but was let off after a probe, police said on Wednesday. After the drone was spotted flying late on Tuesday over the Aarti venue at the Rajendra Prasad Ghat and despite announcements on the …
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October 4, 2017 -
Engineer develops drone capable of planting 1bn trees
An Australian engineer has revealed a plan to combat deforestation by developing drones capable of planting one billion trees every year. Susan Graham revealed on Sunday that she had developed a drone capable of scanning the land for ideal places to grow trees then launch seeds into the soil, reports Xinhua news agency. According to UN data, …
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June 25, 2017 -
New NASA tech to help drones make safe emergency landing
NASA scientists are building technology to help drones land safely in case these unmanned aircraft systems suddenly develop mechanical problems. A crash-landing software for drones developed by Patricia Glaab, an aerospace technologist at NASA Langley Research Center, and her fellow NASA colleague and husband, Lou Glaab, could help drones automatically spot the best places to …
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May 29, 2017 -
Saudi Arabia launches new drone programme
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new drone programme Saqr 1, officials said on Thursday. Launched by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology with highly advanced techniques, Saqr 1 is equipped with a KA-SAT satellite communication system that gives superiority privilege to this drone, Xinhua news agency reported. It can fly for a range …
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May 11, 2017