Drones
Mystery drone sightings continue to baffle the US and beyond
Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images on social media. Every day, for weeks.
- by Michael Wilson, Alyce McFadden and Tracey Tully
Latest
‘Shoot them down’: Thousands report mysterious drones above New Jersey
Locals, politicians and Donald Trump are all demanding answers about mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey that have sparked a raft of conspiracy theories.
- by Mike Catalini and Hallie Golden
A drone delivered my latte, and it was not what I expected
Restaurant reviewer Dani Valent road tests DoorDash’s new delivery service, ordering three items: a hot coffee, a frozen juice and a toastie.
- by Dani Valent
Opinion
AI
Civilian deaths from killer drones are this generation’s ‘Oppenheimer moment’
The geopolitical tensions and challenges faced by physicists and other scientists 70 years ago in their search for nuclear arms control is now being replicated in the 21st century.
- by Mary Wareham
US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea
Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, and have launched drones and missiles targeting Israel, as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spread.
Russia hits Ukraine with its largest drone attack of the war so far
A six-hour air raid began hitting Kyiv in the early hours of a day of commemoration for victims of a 1930s famine, with more coming as the sun rose.
- by Max Hunder
‘More stressful than flying a 747’: A day in the life of a drone pilot
For Qantas pilot-turned drone operator Peter Jose, there are times his job feels more high-stakes than flying a jumbo jet.
- by Sue White
Born in Russia, Australia-based drone boss is proud to help Ukraine
Oleg Vornik, CEO of Australian company DroneShield, is only too happy to help combat Vladimir Putin’s forces.
- by Latika Bourke
Is it a bird? A plane? No, a whale made of hundreds of drones
A majestic glowing giant will glide above the Brisbane River in the night sky as a stunning start to this year’s Brisbane Festival.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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