The number of drone ‘security incidents’ at Victoria’s prisons has risen by 250 per cent, as inmates find inventive ways to smuggle in drugs.
A WA firm is set to collaborate with a US firm to develop tech to enable drones to autonomously take off and land on AI-controlled vehicles.
A new report by Deloitte has predicted drones will increase Australia’s GDP by $14.5 billion over the next 20 years.
Boeing has revealed its Loyal Wingman has completed its first taxi in a further sign that the aircraft is to track to complete its first flight this year.
Tasmania Police said its drones have already helped locate stolen guns, find missing vehicles and chase down cars refusing to pull over.
Defence contractor Raytheon has pledged to establish a drone hub in NSW if it wins a high-profile contract to replace the army’s current Shadow 200 system.