Digital Government

Pentagon Eyes Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles

The high-flying aircraft would be the unmanned successors to the Air Force’s missile-zapping jetliner.

Emerging Tech

This Self-Flying Drone Can Carry You to Work

Soon drones will be able to take off, fly and land all on their own.

Digital Government

DHS: Drug Traffickers Are Spoofing Border Drones

The homeland security agency, and local law enforcement as well, are looking to harden its drones against attack, but that comes at a price.

Digital Government

Feds Will Require $5 Registration Fee for Drones

Drone companies are expecting big sales for the holidays, but the government just gave them a lump of coal.

Digital Government

Tokyo Police Use Nets to Capture Rogue Drones

The idea of catching drones this way isn’t new, and Tokyo’s police chose the method after reviewing various anti-drone efforts underway in other nations.

Emerging Tech

Video: The High-Powered Technology Inside a Racing Drone

As drone racing becomes more popular, the machines become more powerful.

Digital Government

The US Government Wants to Register Drones. Here's Why It Should.

There are a lot of concerns about integrating drones into the national airspace.

Artificial Intelligence

Community Rallies to 'Ban Killer Drones'

The unmanned-aircraft industry could help to revive a struggling region. But what are the consequences?

Modernization

The Future of Drones? Apps

Hivemapper, a Web and Android app hints at what might be ahead for drones.

Emerging Tech

Justice Department Wants Anti-Drone Systems for Prisons

Unmanned air vehicles "have presented a new and evolving threat" for federal prison facilities.

Emerging Tech

Video: 3 Things to Consider Before Getting a Drone

Keep your eye on the skies, because the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department have stepped in to set some regulations.

Emerging Tech

Google Plans Drone Delivery Service by 2017

Google already has a same-day, ground-based delivery service, called Google Express.

Digital Government

Army's Unmanned Helicopter Passes Key Test

The Army’s signature rotorcraft, equipped with new hardware and software, shows off a new self-piloting capability and robotic teaming.

Digital Government

Navy Plans To Deploy A Submarine Drone Squadron By 2020

The highly autonomous underwater vehicles could be sent to scout ahead of attack submarines, or to guard valuable undersea targets.

Emerging Tech

FAA to Require Recreational Drones to be Registered with the Goverment

Getting a drone for Christmas? Better register it before you wrap it.

Digital Government

The Military Is Creating Vampire Drones That Die in the Sun

Like meeting the one true death, the Pentagon wants a drone that dissolves by morning light—or in 4 hours, whichever comes first.