drones

Australia lifesaving drone makes first rescue

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens caught in rough seas. Australia is leading the use of the technology in surf lifesaving, with dozens of drones being trialled on beaches around the country. In what is believed toRead more

Enemy drones breach Marjeyoun airspace

Beirut - Arab Today

Israeli enemy drones have been witnessed hovering in Marjeyoun skies at medium altitude since early this morning, NNA field reporter said on Thursday. Source :NNARead more

DEWA joint project with Masdar Institute qualifies for 2nd UAE Drones

Dubai - Arab Today

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (Masdar Institute) have qualified for the second UAE Drones for Good Award based on their joint efforts to develop drone technology. The Award was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toRead more

DEWA joint project with Masdar Institute qualifies for 2nd UAE Drones

Dubai - Arab Today

US airstrikes mistakenly kill 22 soldiers in central Somalia

Mogadishu - Arab Today

At least 22 Somalia soldiers were mistakenly killed and 16 others injured by suspected U.S. airstrikes early Wednesday in the outskirt of Galkayo town in central Somalia. Osman Isse Nor, Security Minister for regional Galmudug State, told reporters that airstrike only targeted their forces, saying no Al-Shabaab militants were killed during the bombardment, an incident which sparked street demonstrations againstRead more

Israel says attempt to smuggle drones into Gaza thwarted

Gaza City - Arab Today

Israeli authorities said Sunday an attempt to smuggle commercial multicopter drones into Gaza was foiled, The Jerusalem Post reported Sunday. The drones were earmarked for use by Palestinian factions in Gaza to gather intelligence on the Israeli army's movements, the Israeli authorities said. The inspectors stopped an Israeli truck carrying toys at the Karam Abu Salem Crossing, where drones ofRead more

Israel says attempt to smuggle drones into Gaza thwarted

Gaza City - Arab Today

Israel says attempt to smuggle drones into Gaza thwarted

Gaza City - Arab Today

United States drone crashes in southern Afghanistan

Washington - Arab Today

The US Air Force said Sunday one of its drones has crashed at a base in southern Afghanistan but there were no casualties and no hostile fire is suspected, ABC News reported. In a statement, Capt. Bryan L. Bouchard said the MQ-9 Reaper went down at Kandahar Airfield late Saturday. He added the cause is under investigation "but hostile fireRead more