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Ukraine shoots down its own drone over Kyiv

A drone shot down in the centre of Kyiv was one of Ukraine's own, the city authorities said.

Ukraine

Crimean oil depot still on fire after drone attack

A massive fire at an oil depot in Crimea has been contained after it was hit by two Ukrainian drones, a Russia-appointed official claimed on Saturday.

Tech News

Researchers in the US are turning dead birds into hi-tech drones

Concerns have been raised over privacy issues with the new technology, but the project's lead hopes it can be used for wildlife conservation efforts.

Turkey

Devastation as far as the eye can see: Watch our Antakya drone footage

There is one perspective from the ground, and a whole different viewpoint from our drone flight above the ruined city.

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Syria

Seven killed in Syria after attack on convoy of trucks

Seven truck drivers and people accompanying them, "all non-Syrians", died in this raid which targeted the convoy in the Boukamal region bordering Iraq.

Iran

Drone attack on Iran’s Isfahan military plant ‘unsuccessful’

Iran’s defence ministry claims that a drone attack at a military plant was ‘unsuccessful’ and only caused minor damage to its roof.

Scenes

Meet the young drone pilots from Thailand who are aiming high

In partnership with Media City

I like to do extreme sports and drone flying because it makes me happy. I can float like a bird every time I fly

Ukraine

Six new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine today

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Watch: World record-breaking drone display in Riyadh

It marks the launch of Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle brand, Ceer.

Norway

Russian man jailed for 90 days in Norway for illegally flying drone

Norway implemented a ban on drones in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

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Chinese firm tests a two-passenger electric flying taxi in Dubai

Is it a car? Or a plane? Or a drone? Created by Chinese company XPENG AEROHT, this test of the electric flying taxi offers a glimpse into the future, where people may one day soar through over the city to their destination, leaving traffic jams far below.

Nature

Drone Photo Awards: These winning shots show the power of nature

The winning photos will be exhibited in Siena, Italy, from 1 October until 20 November.

USA

9/11 plotter and al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike

Ayman al-Zawahiri, who led al-Qaeda and helped plot the September 11 attacks, has been killed by a US drone, president Joe Biden confirmed Monday.

Tech News

Rescue drones and AI lifeguards: The tech keeping swimmers safe

Technology is increasingly being deployed to safeguard swimmers and beachgoers.

Tech News

Life vest-dispensing drone saves drowning 14-year-old on Spanish beach

The devices, made by Valencia-based General Drones, have now been deployed on 22 beaches across Spain to assist human lifeguards.

Mobility

Hello, delivery robot: How drones could transform shipping

Drones have the potential to reshape last-mile delivery, reducing the environmental impact of shipping and reaching more remote areas.

Lithuania

Lithuania displays 'crowdfunded' military drone it's giving to Ukraine

Lithuanians raised €5.9 million over three days to buy the drone for Ukraine, but the manufacturer later donated it.

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Rice harvest in Indonesia

Rice grown on terraces located on the Indonesian island of Bali, and declared a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, is harvested in the shadow of Batukaru Mountain, one of the highest peaks of Bali.

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The old western part of Iraq's northern city of Mosul

Buildings, houses and the destroyed 12th century Great Mosque of al-Nuri in the old west side of Iraq's northern city of Mosul are filmed by a drone.