Japan's defence minister discussed defence industry cooperation and possible purchases of Turkish-made drones during a visit to Ankara on Tuesday, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its armed forces.

Rather than exploiting Russia’s weaknesses, a drone-centric NATO could be playing to Russia’s strengths, some experts warn.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Snohomish County is hoping to add a new crew of first responders to its teams as officials consider deploying drones to help with everything from firefighting to finding missing children.

Japan's defence minister will hold talks in Turkey on Tuesday on defence industry cooperation, including the possible supply of Turkish-made drones, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its armed forces.

Illegal e-bikes and private e-scooters cannot be insured or registered for use in public, so anyone doing so is committing insurance and driving licence offences, the force said. Offenders may be given a £300 fixed penalty notice and six points on a driving licence, and their vehicle may be destroyed.

For years, service providers have been afraid to scale up because the regulatory framework wasn't in place. That could soon change.

“We could see the benefit of search and rescue with them. Locating people that were missing, and potentially even leading into traffic accident documentation of accidents and such like that,” said Shawn Robinson, a drone pilot with the Sioux City Police Department (SCPD).

The Santa Ana Police Department wants $250,000 to purchase drones. Their request will come in front of city leaders on Tuesday because of a state law that requires law enforcement agencies to seek council approval to purchase military equipment — such as drones.

A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.

A company named Zipline has a remote testing site in Wyoming where the tech company is working out how drones can fly in the state's harsh winters

Following a sinkhole disaster on Christmas Eve in 2016, Macomb County, Michigan, is using drones, 3D printing and AI to maintain its pipes and save millions of dollars.

Russian forces attacked the Izmail district in Odesa Oblast with drones on the night of 19-20 August, damaging port infrastructure, causing a fire and injuring one person. Source: Izmail District Military Administration Quote: "Russian forces,