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Robotics event shines light on Iranian girls' tech ambitions

In a hall adorned with Quranic verses and usually reserved for prayers, Iranian teenage girls watched the robots they designed play football, at an event showcasing sanction-hit Iran's aspirations in emerging tech.

Ban makes drone owners say bye

Drone owners in Beijing flocked to designated buy-back sites, looking to sell their devices for as much as possible ahead of an impending citywide ban.

Army using advanced drones to enhance border security

MELAKA: The Army is using advanced drone technology to strengthen security monitoring in hard-to-reach areas along the Malaysia-Thailand border, particularly in response to the unrest in southern Thailand.

Beijing bans drones in broad curbs after Citic Tower crash

Beijing has banned the possession and use of recreational drones as part of moves to bolster security in the capital after a light plane crashed into the city's tallest skyscraper in June.

New US tariffs on drones take effect

New US tariffs of up to 100% took effect on Sept 3 on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates.

Future is in the air

Imagine a future where drones deliver parcels, air taxis ferry passengers and unmanned aircraft conduct surveillance, with minimal human intervention.

Miti to drive low-altitude economy development

The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry or Miti will implement the Unmanned Valley Ecosystem pilot project to drive the development of the low-altitude economy (LAE).

National Anti-Drugs Agency to set up drone unit to boost hotspot surveillance, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA) has been equipped with 18 drones to form its own specialised unit to assist in enforcement activities, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Bukit Aman expanding use of drones, AI to enhance border surveillance

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman is strengthening security along Malaysia's land and maritime borders by expanding the use of drones, artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence sharing with neighbouring countries to curb smuggling and other cross-border crimes.

In world first, drone films humpback whale giving birth off Australia

Researchers say they have achieved a world first off the east coast of Australia: the birth of a humpback whale calf has been filmed by a drone for the first time.