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For Ukrainian soldiers facing the near-constant threat of Russian drones, a crude-looking, pocketable drone detector has become one of the most sought-after gadgets on the battlefield. Dubbed Tsukorok, or “sugar,” by its London-based creator, the grassroots device produced by a variety of manufacturers beeps loudly when a drone enters its detection range, allowing soldiers time to run to cover or turn on their jamming devices.

“It’s amazing because it is so cheap and simple,” a mortar crewman, currently positioned in the Donbas region, said of the Tsukorok. He, like all soldiers cited in this article, spoke to Foreign Policy on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the press.

More than two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Russian military still enjoys the upper hand in electronic warfare. “The Russians have powerful electronic warfare equipment. … Unfortunately, Russia is significantly ahead of Ukraine,” Ukrainian activist Maria Berlinska told Ukrainska Pravda in April. Berlinska was instrumental in pushing the Ukrainian military to develop its own drone capabilities and has trained soldiers and civilians to fly reconnaissance and attack drones.

On Ukraine’s front line, electronic warfare has largely focused on the ability to use and defend from reconnaissance and strike drones as well as long-range missiles. Small, agile first-person-view (FPV) drones, which can carry between 2 and 11 pounds of explosives, are now used extensively by both sides. The ability to detect and jam the signals sent and received by those drones is a matter of life and death.

The Russian military has successfully used elaborate truck-mounted jamming systems to reduce the effectiveness of Western-made, GPS-guided artillery shells as well as HIMARS and JDAM guided bombs, the Washington Post reported in May. More recently, Moscow has used armored vehicles and tanks mounted with jamming devices to push across the front line.

Now, with the sky on the front line saturated with drones, Ukraine is attempting to catch up. That often means employing simpler, more inexpensive equipment with smaller ranges, such as the Tsukorok, to detect signals coming from Russian drones and other guided weapons. More than 50 Ukrainian companies are engaged in producing electronic warfare equipment, from the humble Tsukorok to expensive jamming devices. Tens of thousands of drones are also produced or assembled in the country every month.

But the detection gadgets are hard to obtain. “Right now, I think the demand [for jamming equipment] is at least 10 times higher than what we can provide,” said Bohdan Danyliv, the head of the military department at the Prytula Foundation, one of the biggest organizations supporting the Ukrainian military. “Honestly, it may be 50 times bigger.” The Prytula Foundation already delivers equipment including SUVs, strike drones, rifle optics, communication, and medical equipment to the armed forces. In recent months, the organization has looked to ramp up deliveries of electronic warfare devices.

“Yes, it’s difficult right now,” said Dmytro Selin, the London-based Ukrainian software engineer behind the first model of the Tsukorok. “Deliveries [of parts for manufacturing] aren’t reliable. Parcels can get stuck for weeks at a time. … Demand is a lot higher than our team can handle.”

Soldiers and the Ukrainian companies producing electronic warfare equipment must also deal with the ever-changing nature of electronic warfare. “Both the technologies and the tactics evolve very quickly,” said Anton Veklenko, the chief instructor and co-founder of Global Drone Academy, a Ukrainian company training Ukrainian civilians and soldiers in the use of military drones and electronic warfare.

Since 2022, electronic warfare has quickly made GPS guidance, which most off-the-shelf consumer drones use to navigate, obsolete. Both sides now deploy drones that act as relays to increase the flying range of their FPV drones to distances of up to 31 miles. Russia and Ukraine have also each experimented with autonomous guidance systems, allowing drones to strike their targets even when their signals jammed.

“We also train our pilots to detect which frequencies are being jammed in a specific area of the front line so that they can quickly change the frequencies used to fly their drones,” Veklenko said. “There’s no universal jammer that can block everything, so it’s a constant game of adaptation.”

The rise in popularity of the Tsukorok in late 2023, boosted by positive word of mouth from a Ukrainian military blogger, represents one of these adaptations. The constant threat of drones created the need for a small detector that could be used by any soldier without the training that more accurate and reliable—but also more complex—spectrum analyzers require. Selin, who moved to the United Kingdom in 2019, developed the first prototype in the summer of 2022, focusing at the time on detecting signals from the Russian Orlan reconnaissance drone.

Front-line troops use the Tsukorok to know when to turn on their energy-intensive jamming devices; artillery crewmen think of it as a last-resort warning, allowing them to run to prepared shelters as loitering munitions hurl toward them. A combat medic currently serving in the Kharkiv region explained that he always leaves a Tsukorok in his olive-colored ambulance: “I use it as a guide, to know when to use the jammer.”

The surge in demand put Selin and other groups building the device in a bind, as they went from producing a handful of detectors every month to hundreds, and then thousands, facing hurdles to scale up production. “I’m in talks with manufacturers and governments in Europe, but it is complicated, in good parts because of the bureaucracy,” Selin said. “But now we’re looking to diversify as much as possible,” with a goal of producing up to 10,000 detectors every month. Currently, half of the parts of the Tsukorok are produced in China and half in Ukraine; the final product is assembled in Ukraine.

“When it comes to the production of [electronic warfare] equipment, the situation right now is similar to what we had with FPV drones a year and a half ago,” said Danyliv of the Prytula Foundation. There is an “unstructured market, few established players, and a mix of bad devices that can cost a lot of money and high-quality devices that cannot be produced in enough quantities to meet the demand.”

The Tsukorok isn’t a miracle solution, Selin admitted: It can lose effectiveness in areas saturated with drones and is meant to complement, rather than replace, other detecting and jamming devices. “It is meant as a last warning device, but on the battlefield, soldiers will get information from lots of other sources,” Selin said.

“I call them personal protectors—it’s something that every soldier should have,” Danyliv said. “It won’t solve everything, but when you have one of those things in your pocket, you feel a lot calmer.”

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so the actual video says nothing about our actual defensive capabilities aside from the fact we have field guns and reccie drones so i guess its up to me.

could we defend ourselves from a motivated hostile force?

short answer: No

the artillery shown in the video is massively obsolescent. they are short range 105mm field guns designed to be the cheap option in the 70s and are now being phased out of every major military. don't get me wrong they are decent guns and putting in work in ukraine as long as ammo is available but everyone is switching to the 155mm purely for the ability to use smart rounds. we can fire 105mm all day long but one precision gps guided 155mm is going to solve the problem a lot faster. or a mine laying round or a top attack vehicle hunter. none of which the 105mm is capable of firing.

but also we have no fighter jets. we have no tanks. we have fuck all air defence. we have fuck all anti tank guided munitions. we have none of the proven means to halt an invader long enough for allies to come to our aid. in every military deployment we've ever been in we've largely relied on allies for heavy equipment.

but also who would even bother to invade us? we're chill with aus who is our only neighbour big enough to try. everyone else is too small and also they like us for the most part. the only credibly threat is china and even then thats a one in a million chance. granted they are getting bolder with provoking their neighbours but there's an awful lot of island hopping between them and us.

but then watch in a year or two when national starts banging on about china when they want bribes for refurbishing the military

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared (AP) With the 2024 election looming, the first since the mass popularization of generative artificial intelligence, experts feared the worst: social media flooded with AI-generated deepfakes that were so realistic, baffled voters wouldn’t know what to believe. So far, that hasn’t happened. Instead, what voters are seeing is far more absurd: A video of former President Donald Trump riding a cat while wielding an assault rifle. A mustachioed Vice President Kamala Harris dressed in communist attire. Trump and Harris sharing a passionate embrace. AI is playing a major role in the presidential campaign, even if the greatest fears about how it could threaten the U.S. presidential election haven’t materialized yet. Fake AI-generated images regularly ricochet around the web, but many of them are so cartoonish and absurd that even the most naïve viewer couldn’t take them seriously. The speed and accessibility of generative AI tools make it easy to create outlandish political content that can drive clicks and likes. With AI image generators accessible to anyone with an internet connection, they are a cheap and convenient way for campaigns to respond to online trends and hammer home a message.

Electronic Warfare Spooks Airlines, Pilots and Air-Safety Officials (WSJ) American Airlines Capt. Dan Carey knew his cockpit equipment was lying to him when an alert began blaring “pull up!” as his Boeing 777 passed over Pakistan in March—at an altitude of 32,000 feet, far above any terrain. The warning stemmed from a kind of electronic warfare that hundreds of civilian pilots encounter each day: GPS spoofing. The alert turned out to be false but illustrated how fake signals that militaries use to ward off drones and missiles are also permeating growing numbers of commercial aircraft, including U.S. airlines’ international flights. Pilots, aviation-industry officials and regulators said spoofed Global Positioning System signals are spreading beyond active conflict zones near Ukraine and the Middle East, confusing cockpit navigation and safety systems and taxing pilots’ attention in commercial jets carrying passengers and cargo. The attacks started affecting a large number of commercial flights about a year ago, pilots and aviation experts said. The number of flights affected daily has surged from a few dozen in February to more than 1,100 in August.

Hurricane John strikes Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with ‘life-threatening’ flood potential’ (AP) Hurricane John struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flood potential after growing into a major hurricane in a matter of hours. It came ashore near the town of Punta Maldonado late Monday night as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (190 kph). John’s rapid intensification made authorities rush to keep pace and warn people of its potential destruction. By early Tuesday, John had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph (160 kph) maximum sustained winds, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. It was expected to batter Punta Maldonado and the nearby tourist hubs Acapulco and Puerto Escondido before being weakened over the high terrain inland.

López Obrador changed Mexico (Washington Post) At his 2018 inauguration, Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared that he wasn’t just ushering in a new government—he would be bringing a “political regime change.” He said he would attack corruption and impunity, reverse decades of neoliberal policies that favored the wealthy, and end a war on drugs that had turned Mexico into a cauldron of violence. Six years later, López Obrador is leaving office with some of the highest presidential approval ratings in the world. Yet for all his popularity, analysts say, he failed to transform Mexico in many of the ways he pledged. Corruption and impunity remain rampant. Organized-crime groups control wide swaths of the country’s territory. And while he vowed to overturn the neoliberal policies of his predecessors, he maintained Mexico’s free-market system and shrank the bureaucracy. What he did change was Mexicans’ relationship with their political institutions. When López Obrador took office, just 29 percent of Mexicans said they had faith in their national government, according to a Gallup poll. By 2023, that had jumped to 61 percent—twice as high as in the United States.

Tit-for-tat arrest warrants (Foreign Policy) Venezuela’s attorney general, Tarek Saab, asked Interpol on Tuesday to issue an arrest warrant for Argentine President Javier Milei. Caracas has accused Milei of committing seven crimes, including robbery and money laundering, for the seizure of a Venezuelan cargo plane in Buenos Aires in June 2022. Argentina has dismissed Venezuela’s claims. “What a dictatorial government such as the one in Venezuela says does not concern us in the least,” Argentine presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said. Just hours after Venezuela’s court order, an Argentine federal court ordered the immediate arrest on Monday of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, for alleged crimes against humanity committed against dissidents since 2014.

Irish centenarians share the secrets of their long lives (The Journal) A landmark Irish study has explored the lives of Irish centenarians. Strong family and social connections, a sense of purpose and innate resilience were some of the common threads linking the centenarians interviewed for the paper, which has just been published in the Journal of Aging Studies. Dr Alison Fagan, a lecturer in nursing at the Technological University of the Shannon, who led the research, believes the centenarians have much to teach our ageing society about the importance of social connection and of fostering a positive and accepting outlook on life as more of us live longer. Another common outlook among the centenarians was a strong sense of purpose in life. For many, this started in their formative years with their work on the family farm. Many continued with work or other activities in later adulthood, by developing new skills, childminding, or volunteering. All of the centenarians were religious or spiritual. They spoke of their faith giving them a moral framework, and providing solace in difficult times.

In Myanmar, With The Youth Militias Fighting For Freedom (La Stampa/Italy) Maui is 31, he holds a degree in geology and spent years studying abroad and working as an agronomist in the eastern city of Loikaw. But this all belongs to his past. Today, General Maui leads one of the most active guerrilla groups among the Burmese revolutionary forces, currently fighting against the military junta that seized power in the country in 2021. Myanmar is ravaged by a civil war that has so far caused more than 55,000 casualties. The military junta—which seized power through a military coup three years ago and, with the support of India, Russia and China has created one of the most brutal and repressive dictatorship in the world—is opposed by the Burmese revolutionary forces, composed of 20 year olds that left their cities to oppose the regime and ethnic groups that have been fighting for their rights and autonomy for decades. Despite not having sufficient means, weapons and funds, the rebels now control more than half of the country. “We are fighting for a country where there is respect for indigenous minorities, where the form of government is democratic federalism, where the keywords are justice, peace and work,” General Maui says. “We are not fighting for a flag, we don’t want the American, European or Chinese model, we want to live in peace and harmony with our land. But if we’re doing this it will be for those that will come after us. For us, now, there is no future, but only the present, and the present is war.”

Israel hacked Lebanon to warn of impending strikes (NYT) Israel’s preparations to strike homes and buildings in southern Lebanon where it claimed Hezbollah was storing weapons included calling and texting Lebanese residents to evacuate areas that would come under fire, according to Lebanese and Israeli government officials. Whether delivered over the phone or by text message in Arabic, the wording was the same: “If you are in a building housing weapons for Hezbollah, move away from the village until further notice.” The message was also heard on at least one Lebanese radio station, where Israel managed to seize control of the airwaves. Israel was able to send the calls and texts by hacking into Lebanon’s telecommunications systems, a practice they have perfected over the last decade in Lebanon and in Gaza, according to two Israeli intelligence officers. Once they are within Lebanon’s systems, Israeli military intelligence units can direct the messages and phone calls to reach cellphones that are geolocated to a certain area.

In Lebanon’s Capital, Israel’s Strikes Stoke Fears of a Full-On War (NYT) It began with messages sent by Israel to radio stations and some cellphones in Beirut on Monday morning, warning of imminent military action. The alerts stoked alarm across the capital, the southern suburbs of which are dominated by Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group. Parents rushed to schools to pick up their children. By early afternoon, lines of cars and motorbikes snaked out from fuel stations and down streets in the city as many residents fled, hoping to find refuge in Lebanon’s northern mountains. Others wandered the mostly empty aisles of grocery stores, their carts stacked with water bottles, bags of rice and jugs of oil, uncertainty hanging in the air. All the while, news updates flashed across people’s phone screens detailing the more than 1,000 Israeli airstrikes pounding southern Lebanon. Worn by decades of conflicts, many believed they knew what was coming. “It’s a war,” said Daher Amdi, 34, as he sat outside a mostly empty cafe.

Israel vows more strikes in Lebanon as death toll soars (Washington Post) Israel unleashed another wave of airstrikes across Lebanon on Tuesday—including in a Beirut suburb—vowing to press ahead with its offensive against the militant group Hezbollah, as airlines canceled flights, the death toll soared above 500, and thousands of civilians fled southern Lebanese regions close to the Israeli border. The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday that it had hit 1,500 “terrorist infrastructure targets in southern Lebanon and deep inside Lebanese territory.” In Lebanon, the death toll since Monday—one of the country’s deadliest days since a protracted civil war ended in 1990—rose to at least 569, according to the Ministry of Health, which said there were 50 children, 94 women and nine paramedics among the dead. The strikes in Lebanon have also injured 1,850, the Ministry of Health said. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired 300 projectiles across the border with Israel, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said Tuesday. Hezbollah said that it had used new long-range Fadi missiles overnight and on Tuesday to strike a variety of targets in northern Israel, including an explosives factory in Zichron, almost 40 miles into Israel.

Cholera is spreading in Sudan as fighting between rival generals shows no sign of abating (AP) Cholera is spreading in war-torn Sudan, killing at least 388 people and sickening about 13,000 others over the past two months on Monday, health authorities said, as more than 17 months of fighting between the military and a notorious paramilitary group shows no sign of abating. The disease is spreading in areas devastated by recent heavy rainfall and floods especially in eastern Sudan where millions of war displaced people sheltered. The casualties from cholera included six dead and about 400 sickened over the weekend, according to Sunday’s report by the Health Ministry. The disease was detected in 10 of the country’s 18 provinces.

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Why Drone Pilot Training Programs Have Become A Significant Trend?

Drone Pilot Training Courses In Mumbai have surged in popularity for several reasons, reflecting the growing use and importance of drones across various industries. Here's why these training programs have become a significant trend:

1. Increased Demand for Drones Across Industries

Commercial Applications: Drones are now widely used in real estate, agriculture, construction, film and photography, and delivery services. Training courses help meet the demand for skilled pilots in these expanding fields.

Public Safety and Emergency Response: Drones are used for surveillance, search and rescue missions, disaster management, and firefighting, making trained pilots crucial for public safety operations.

2. Regulatory Requirements and Safety

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Mobile phones in prison: reasons for their continued presence and their impact

Despite strict controls on mobile phones in prisons, they continue to exist in large numbers and are used by prisoners to continue committing crimes. signal jammer This article will explore the reasons for the circulation of mobile phones in prisons, the problems they cause, and potential solutions. cell phone jammer

Mobile phones in prisons Thousands of mobile phones are confiscated in UK prisons every year. GPS jammer However, many more enter prisons through various means, such as being smuggled in or thrown over the walls. Mobile phones in prisons have become a valuable illegal resource, with the cost of borrowing them ranging from £400 to £1000. Wifi jammer

The government's National Offender Management Service (NOMS) seized 7,451 mobile phones and Sim cards outside prisons in England and Wales in 2013. These phones were used by prisoners to "commission murders, plan prison breaks, import automatic firearms and arrange drug imports", and the problem was widespread. One prisoner even used a mobile phone to organize crime from his cell and smuggled a machine gun into the UK.

Problems caused by mobile phones The presence of mobile phones in prisons poses a serious security risk. Prisoners use mobile phones to continue criminal activities, such as running drug gangs, planning murders and other serious crimes. Judge David Farrell QC has said prison security is “completely inadequate”, allowing crime to become a “scandal”.

The mother of a prisoner at Northumberland Prison claimed that “the place is full of mobile phones”. Mobile phones and drugs are thrown into prisons at random, and even drones are used to deliver illegal items. Glyn Travis of the Prison Officers Association (POA) pointed out that the circulation of drugs and mobile phones completely undermines the external security that protects the public.

Despite the security precautions, the circulation of mobile phones in prisons is still high, indicating the difficulty of finding and removing these phones. The Prison Service said the obvious solution is to make these phones unusable.

Solution Interference and blocking: Sending a signal to prevent mobile phones from receiving base station signals. This method is cheap and very effective, but it blocks all mobile phones and Sim cards in range, including those of prison staff. If not careful, it can cause interference outside the prison.

Grabbing: Mobile phones are attracted to false networks. This method can selectively block illegal mobile phones while retaining communications for staff and nearby residents. Success is quantifiable and illegal phones and their owners can be identified and monitored. However, this approach is more expensive than full disruption.

Operator disconnection: The Serious Crime Act 2015 introduced the power to force mobile phone operators to disconnect the network. Although the relevant regulations have not yet been introduced, this measure can cut the signal of illegal mobile phones and Sim cards. However, mobile operators may be reluctant to cooperate, and disconnected phones and Sim cards can be easily replaced.

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Export Log for 7/21/2024-7/27/2024

This week, not a lot of notable things happened. Last week was described as a slow week but would be the stepping stone for new and greater things, but honestly, with the amount of exports and sales that happened then, it didn't deserve that label. Instead, this week much more deserves it, as there were far fewer things happening this week, but it will have huge implications for the future.

The biggest announcement for this week was the installation new experimental technology that allows us to have cheap and easy satellite access, allowing for accurate mapping of terrain, better drone transportation, and more. To oversimplify, the tech is basically transforming Crates into mobile satellites, allowing to make them for much cheaper without having to create an entire new system, and since they are technically space ships, they can leave the worlds on their own and avoid debris.

This has major implications on many worlds. To start off, no progress was made on Default as all focus was put on mapping out the planet. A large task, but not as large as expected. That being said, it may take another week before the mapping is complete, as hundreds locations are being identified thanks to a combination of the GPS systems and the Tomes of Memory. It will mean that the warehouses will continue to be full until this process is finished, but it will well worth it.

Another major situation where the mapping systems made major changes to was MazeRun. While we cannot abandon the waypoint system, lest an employee gets attacked by a terrorist if the position is not secured, it has helped a lot in more... unfortunate ways. The situation is still being sorted out, so we'll leave this alone until the supervisor of that world is ready to release the information. There were also major progress made in general on the world as well, but those either have had or will have their own posts about them. The warehouses were not full either though.

Finally, we get to C8H. As mentioned in the board meeting, the territory of C8H was tripled in sized, and while most it it will be wilderness, that just means more resources to collect, and more caves to fill. We're nowhere near ready to get ready to harvest the world's resources anyways, so there is nothing that can be done about it. Back to the Anti-Project plan on C8H, we have finished the sales from the scavenging trip, and here are the significant sales from that:

11 Crates of Gravel

6 Crates of Yarn

4 Crates of Wax

26.5 Crates of Glass

2 Crates of Snow

2 Crates of Ice

1 Crate of Utilitarian Magic Items

8.5 Crates of Concrete Mix

2.5 Crates of Soil

0.5 Crates of Monster Blood

2 Crates of Unique Plant life

6.5 Crates of Lava

3 Crates of Lore Books that were digitized

2 Crates of Ink

0.5 Crates of Magical Ink Glow Ink

2 Crates of Quartz

1.5 Crates of Clay

2.5 Crates of Bricks

1.5 Crates of Cursed Stone

0.5 Crates of Monster Eyes

2.5 Crates of Leather

2 Crates of Plasma

1.33 Crates of Magic Crystals

0.5 Crates of Onyx

1 Crate of Fertilizer

12 Crate of Sulfur

0.5 Crates of Glue

2 Crates of Oil

8 Crates of Precious Gemstones

5 Crates of Charcoal

1.5 Crates of Coal

0.33 Crates of Semi-Precious Gemstones

4.33 Crates of Steel

0.66 Crates of Gold

Diamonds were also traded

Afterwards, work was started on the goods from the Solar Isles, though there is... we're looking into a situation, but it should be nothing to worry about. We're not posting on what the significant sales were for the Solar Isles loot until all of it is cleared. Considering there is a ton of oil and onyx... that will take a while. Still, it will be worth it in the end. It will 100% be worth it...

Now for the Side Projects. First, for our atmosphere clearing project, we have managed to reach 734 sectors clear. That puts the progress percentage at 36.7%. Then we have the work done for our art commissioning service. We made a decent amount of commissions, but we're surprisingly getting them done faster then they come in. We're not expecting this to last thankfully, especially since we are taking part of a gallery meant to raise health awareness. That being said, our artist team is on a roll and have nearly finished it, so we'll have it ready with lots of time to spare. Anyways, here are the commissions we have received:

44 normal commissions

6 Full-sized commissions

6 Significant commissions finished

With that, that is the end of this week's export log. Hopefully, we'll have more progress to show you next week, though that is honestly not likely. With dangers coming up ahead as well, we may have to temporarily cut back on production to keep our employees safe. Just a warning if needed. But with that, we hope you look forward to our progress in this new era of satellite technology!

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What Makes the Equipo FPV Drone Stand Out?

Introduction to FPV Drones

Drones have changed several professions, involving cinemas & agriculture, & by the way equipo FPV drone is not an exception. FPV, or First Person View, drones provide a deeply captivating flying experience by showing real-time footage from the drone's camera to a ground-based display. This technology provides precise control and a distinct perspective, making it popular among both fans and professionals.

Features of the Equipo FPV Drone

The equipo FPV drone incorporates aspects that make it distinct from other drones. Plus, It is equipped with a high definition camera that takes very beautiful aerial shots and transmits a real time video feed with very minimal delay. This capability is useful for events such as multiple drone racing where response time should not take a lot of time. In addition, the drone is light, fast and therefore suitable for manoeuvring tight corners or taking action shots. Veteran users note that it has one of the best stabilization systems that enable the user to capture a very steady and clear picture even when the camera is being shaken due to bending at high speeds.

Understanding the Price of Drones

Regarding the precio de drones, it is critical to identify the things that one can receive together with the different devices. Specifically, there are a lot of differences in the price range and it can be assessed ranging from an entry level vehicle with comparatively cheap price to the sophisticated equipment of a professional. The equipo FPV drone is therefore relatively expensive mainly because of the technology used and the performance levels. Paying for a better drone would ensure that the part has better performance and extra functionalities which are worth the money. Besides, there is always a model that suits you and fits your pocket or gives you the best value of the money you are willing to spend.

Professional Drone Models: Dron Professionalo TX

For those looking for top-tier performance, the dron professionalo tx is a superb alternative. This professional drone model comes loaded with cutting-edge technology such as 4K video recording, GPS navigation, and obstacle avoidance technologies. These features make it perfect for professional use in areas such as aerial photography, cinematography, and surveys. The dron professionalo tx is engineered for dependability and precision, allowing users to collect high-quality video and data.

Applications for FPV Drones

FPV drones involve the equipo FPV drone which are engaged in different activities. In drone racing, real time video feed enables the pilot to negotiate challenging paths at high speeds. In cinematography, FPV drones allow for new perspectives and the kind of motion that is challenging when using conventional camera configurations. In addition, FPV drones are used for inspection and surveillance purposes as they permit the operators to access areas that are otherwise inaccessible and obtain high quality visual information. Thus, FPV drones are indispensable in many areas due to these flexible applications.

Advantages of Investing in High-Quality Drones

A few benefits of purchasing high quality drones for instance the dron professionalo tx and equipo FPV drone. These particular drones are built and designed using advanced technologies in material and hardware, thereby leading to general enhanced performance and longevity. These are additional to basic specifications of high quality that include more accurate and stable flight required in obtaining high quality videos. Furthermore, they include improved safety elements that reduce the likelihood of crashes and damage. By choosing a high-quality drone, you ensure a better flying experience and superior results in your aerial projects.

In summary, the equipo FPV drone and dron professionalo tx provide exceptional features and performance that cater to both enthusiasts and professionals. Understanding the precio de drones & investing in worthy models ensures versatility, trustworthiness, & best functionality. Whether for racing, cinematography, or inspections, these drones provide unmatched competencies & advantages.

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IZI: Leading the Way in India's Thriving Drone Industry

In the rapidly evolving world of consumer electronics, IZI has established itself as a pioneer, particularly in India's consumer camera industry. Initially focused on camera drones, IZI has not only staked its ground but also broadened its horizons by offering a versatile product line that meets the dynamic needs of today's consumers. As one of the top drone manufacturers in India, IZI's journey is a testament to innovation, quality, and the constant pursuit of excellence.

IZI's new era of aerial photography Drones have changed the way we photograph the world around us. Camera-equipped drones have become invaluable tools for professional photography, entertainment, and industrial applications. IZI's offerings are at the forefront of this revolution, offering cutting-edge technology and superior performance.

IZI Sky Pro: The pinnacle of drone technology 

The IZI Sky Pro drone is a marvel of modern design, created for those who demand the ultimate in aerial photography and performance. With a 3-axis gimbal and brushless motor, Sky Pro ensures a stable and consistent shot even in difficult conditions. Its 4K True HDR transmission brings every detail to life, making it the best drone for photography enthusiasts and professionals.

With a top speed of up to 62 km/h and a 20-megapixel dual-pixel sensor, the Sky Pro is designed with speed and accuracy in mind. It offers live video transmission at a distance of 5 km, allowing users to explore vast landscapes without losing connection. The 32-minute flight time offers plenty of opportunities to capture stunning images, while features like true vertical photography and more than 10 drone modes offer versatility and creativity in every flight.

With Sky Pro, security and ease of use are paramount. A 540° obstacle avoidance system and precise hovering capabilities supported by GPS/GLONASS technology make flying easy. 4x digital zoom and a 130° wide-angle lens enable stunning panoramic views, making it the best drone camera on the market.

IZI Mini-X: Compact but Powerful 

For those looking for a more compact solution without compromising performance, the IZI Mini-X is the best camera drone available. Weighing only 249g, this ultra-lightweight nanodrone is perfect for beginners and experienced pilots alike. Despite its small size, the Mini-X is unbeatable with a 3-axis gimbal, brushless motor, and 4K True HDR transmission.

Mini-X has a maximum speed of 16 m/s and a 20-megapixel CMOS 1/3.06" sensor that ensures high-quality images and smooth flight. With a 4 km real-time video transmission distance and an impressive flight time of 93 minutes (2600 mAh battery x3), the Mini-X is designed for long adventures. True vertical shooting and over 10 drone modes add to its versatility, making it the best drone for photography.

Mini-X's 4x digital zoom and 130° wide-angle lens provide expansive views, while GPS/GLONASS ensures accurate hovering and navigation. Its compact size makes it easy to transport and deploy, making it a favorite among hobbyists and professionals looking for a good camera drone.

IZI Vision 

When it comes to drones in India, IZI stands out as one of the top drone manufacturers in India. IZI drones are equipped with the latest technology and built to the highest standards, ensuring reliability and performance. From the Sky Pro to the Mini-X, IZI drones are designed with the user in mind, offering easy-to-use features and intuitive controls. Whether you're looking for a high-quality photography drone or a compact mini-drone with a camera, IZI has something for every need and budget.

As a homegrown brand, IZI understands the unique demands of Indian consumers and offers products tailored to these needs. IZI offers a wide range of drones in various price ranges, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a cheap camera drone or the best drone camera in India, IZI has you covered. Transparent pricing and value for money make IZI drones a smart investment for anyone looking to explore the skies.

The Future of IZI Aerial Photography 

As the drone industry continues to grow, IZI is committed to staying at the forefront of development. By investing in research and development, IZI aims to bring more innovative products to the market and ensure that customers always have access to the latest and best technology.

Whether you are a professional photographer looking to capture stunning aerial images or a hobbyist looking for new adventures, IZI's range of drones offers the perfect solution. With a focus on quality, performance, and user satisfaction, IZI is not only a brand but also a trusted partner in your aerial photography journey.

Conclusion

IZI's commitment to excellence and innovation has made it a leader in the Indian drone industry. From the powerful Sky Pro to the versatile Mini-X, IZI offers the best camera drones available today. By choosing IZI, you're not just buying a drone; you are investing in cutting-edge technology that takes your aerial photography experience to new heights.

So if you're looking for a drone with state-of-the-art cameras, look no further than the IZI. Explore the range, compare drone camera prices, and buy drones online in India with confidence. Join the IZI family and discover the limitless possibilities of the sky.

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The Best Cheap Drones to Buy in 2024

By Adam Juniper, Last Updated: 25 April 2024

Introduction

Drone flying and drone photography don't have to be expensive pursuits. While there are plenty of expensive drones out there, this article will focus on budget-friendly options that offer great value for their price. Whether you're a casual consumer, a novice user, or looking for a fun gift for kids, these inexpensive drones are easy to fly and provide hours of enjoyment.

In this guide, I will highlight the best cheap drones available on the market in 2024. These drones offer excellent features, durability, and performance without breaking the bank. From toy drones to camera drones, there's something for everyone on this list. Let's dive in!

Best Cheap Drone Overall: Ryze Tello

The Ryze Tello is the best cheap drone overall. It combines DJI technology with an Intel processor, offering a lot of power and great digital stabilization for its 720p video. With removable propeller protection and vision-based downward sensors, it ensures safe play and perfect hovering and landing capabilities. The drone can be controlled using a phone as a remote, making it convenient for users who prefer app control.

Notable features of the Ryze Tello include educational functions, compatibility with the Scratch programming language, and easy landing sensors. However, it's important to note that DJI has closed its education division, which might affect future support for this product. Despite this, the Ryze Tello remains a popular choice for budget-conscious drone enthusiasts.

Best Cheap Toy Drone: Potensic A20

The Potensic A20 is the best cheap toy drone. If you're looking for remote-controlled flying fun without a camera, this drone is perfect. It features safe shielded propellers, making it ideal for indoor use. The Potensic A20 is a great choice for those who want to enjoy flying a drone purely for recreational purposes.

Best Low-Cost Camera Drone: Potensic Atom SE

The Potensic Atom SE is the best low-cost camera drone. It offers a 4K camera, GPS capabilities, and high-quality frame construction. With excellent controller and app compatibility, this drone provides stable and high-quality footage without breaking the bank. Its electronic image stabilization further enhances the video quality.

Best Cheap DJI Drone: DJI Mini 2 SE

The DJI Mini 2 SE is the best cheap DJI drone. It offers the quality and reliability of DJI's drones at an affordable price. With a 4K camera and GPS capabilities, this drone provides stunning aerial footage. It's easy to use, making it suitable for the whole family.

Best Cheap FPV Drone: BetaFPV Cetus Lite

The BetaFPV Cetus Lite is the best cheap FPV (first-person view) drone. It offers an immersive flying experience by allowing users to view the video footage through a supplied headset. This drone is great for indoor and outdoor flying and provides hours of fun at an affordable price.

Best Follow-Me Drone: HoverAir X1

The HoverAir X1 is the best cheap follow-me drone. It features advanced tracking capabilities and is capable of landing in the palm of your hand. With its compact folding design and reliable performance, this drone is perfect for capturing epic adventures and hands-free flying experiences.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the best cheap drones of 2024 offer excellent features, durability, and performance without breaking the bank. Whether you're a casual consumer, a novice user, or looking for a fun gift, these budget-friendly options provide hours of enjoyment and stunning aerial footage. From the Ryze Tello to the HoverAir X1, there's a drone for every need and preference.

Discover the world of drone photography and explore the endless possibilities of aerial cinematography. Embrace the future of technology and unleash your creativity with these affordable and high-quality drones. Fuel your digital growth and capture memories like never before with NookFlex, the innovative technology company specializing in electronics.

What are you waiting for? Take to the skies and capture breathtaking aerial shots with these best cheap drones in 2024. Explore the world from a different perspective and let your imagination soar!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I choose the right drone for me?

A: When choosing a drone, consider factors such as weight, flight time, camera quality, and any additional features you may need.

Q: Are these drones suitable for beginners?

A: Yes, these drones are beginner-friendly and easy to fly. They offer stability and user-friendly controls.

Q: Can these drones be used for professional purposes?

A: While these drones are more geared towards recreational use, they can still produce high-quality footage and photos for non-professional applications.

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At Digital Camera World, we have a team of expert reviewers who spend hours testing and comparing products and services to help you make an informed decision. Our goal is to provide you with the best recommendations based on objective data and real-world testing.

Thank you for reading our guide on the best cheap drones to buy in 2024. We hope you found it informative and helpful. If you're ready to take your photography and videography skills to new heights, consider investing in one of these budget-friendly drones. Happy flying!

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The Pros and Cons of Land Surveying

When people talk about construction, land development, and ownership, land surveying is one of the services you will hear. The projects mentioned will not be possible without surveying the property because nothing guides them with what they will do. So, if you are looking forward to establishing properties and infrastructure projects, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of land surveying is necessary. With the help of professional land surveyors Shellharbour, here are some of them:

Pros of Land Surveying

Property Boundaries Clarification

Can you imagine a property being fought over by various people? It can already be chaotic just by thinking about it. However, it is one of the things that could happen if the area did not undergo land surveying. Property boundaries clarification is necessary to determine the physical extent of the area and establish boundary lines using different methods and tools. Some of the common ones you will see are GPS and total stations. These will also precisely identify encroachments.

Construction Planning

Another advantage of land surveying is it helps with construction planning. With this service, the project will be done with critical and correct information, including the boundaries and topography. If there are existing structures in the area, they will also know about it. Land surveying helps with construction planning through topographic mapping, site layout, grading and earthwork, and utility mapping. Environmental considerations will also be put into place to protect habitats and mitigate potential environmental impacts.

Resource Management

Resource management involves natural resources, land, and water. And without land surveying, these are the sectors that could be affected. The service will ensure that the project can contribute to effective resource management through land use planning and parcel identification. Environmental monitoring will also be done using remote sensing and geographic information systems. These will check if there are changes in the area or the environment it is in. Some good examples of these changes are land degradation, deforestation, habitat loss, and urban sprawl.

Other advantages of land surveying include infrastructure development, risk mitigation, property improvement, and disaster management.

Cons of Land Surveying

Costly

Before you proceed with any construction projects, you must be able to plan and budget your money correctly. Sadly, some people neglect land surveying because of its costs, seeing it as a disadvantage on their part. However, the things you will pay for the service are not cheap and require knowledge and skills. Just by the specialised equipment they use, you will already see why maintaining and calibrating them is necessary. GPS receivers, drones, and laser scanners might be easy to use, but it can be different in land surveying. Also, paying for highly skilled professionals is part of the budget. Their knowledge of geodesy, surveying principles, and cartography is what makes their job challenging.

Time-Consuming

If you are not into jobs that cost time and money, then you will see this as a disadvantage of land surveying. The job will not take minutes or an hour because it affects the results you will get. Land surveying checks the site conditions and complexity of the project, so days will be needed. The time professional land surveyors will spend will be divided into checking site size and terrain, obtaining accuracy requirements, data collection, and regulatory approvals. They might also face fieldwork challenges, like extreme weather conditions, obstructions, accessibility issues, and vegetation.

Weather Dependency

Land surveyors will spend most of their time outside, so the weather is a factor to consider. Getting themselves in extreme climate conditions can pose health risks, safety issues, and lessen equipment performance. If these problems arise, getting accurate data might not happen. Working as a land surveyor is already challenging enough because of the complexity of the job, and being dependent on the weather can add to the list.

Other disadvantages of land surveying include the technical expertise required, potential errors, equipment costs, and data security.

Understanding the pros and cons of land surveying will help you see the processes of construction projects. You can guarantee that yours will have a guide to sustainable development and property rights while acknowledging the challenges and limitations of the job. With the continuous rise in technology, there could be more ways to help land surveyors with their work and lessen the disadvantages of land surveying. But for now, learning about them is vital.

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Killer Drones Pioneered in Ukraine are the Weapons of the Future! They are Reshaping the Balance Between Humans and Technology in War

— February 8th 2024 | The Economist

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Precision-Guided Weapons first appeared in their modern form on the battlefield in Vietnam a little over 50 years ago. As armed forces have strived ever since for accuracy and destructiveness, the cost of such weapons has soared. America’s GPS-Guided artillery shells cost $100,000 a time. Because smart weapons are expensive, they are scarce. That is why European countries ran out of them in Libya in 2011. Illegal Regime of Isra-hell, more eager to conserve its stockpiles than avoid collateral damage, has rained dumb bombs on Gaza. What, though, if you could combine precision and abundance?

For the first time in the history of warfare that question is being answered on the battlefields of Ukraine. Our report this week shows how First-Person View (FPV) drones are mushrooming along the front lines. They are small, cheap, explosives-laden aircraft adapted from consumer models, and they are making a soldier’s life even more dangerous. These drones slip into tank turrets or dugouts. They loiter and pursue their quarry before going for the kill. They are inflicting a heavy toll on infantry and armour.

The war is also making FPV Drones and their maritime cousins ubiquitous. January saw 3,000 verified fpv drone strikes. This week Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s War Criminal and Thug President, created the Unmanned Systems Force, dedicated to drone warfare. In 2024 Ukraine is on track to build 1m-2m drones. Astonishingly, that will match Ukraine’s reduced consumption of shells (which is down because Republicans in Congress are shamefully denying Ukraine the supplies it needs).

The drone is not a wonder weapon—no such thing exists. It matters because it embodies big trends in war: a shift towards small, cheap and disposable weapons; the increasing use of consumer technology; and the drift towards autonomy in battle. Because of these trends, drone technology will spread rapidly from armies to militias, terrorists and criminals. And it will improve not at the budget-cycle pace of the military-industrial complex, but with the break-things urgency of consumer electronics.

Basic fpv drones are revolutionarily simple. The descendants of racing quadcopters, built from off-the-shelf components, they can cost as little as several hundred dollars. fpv drones tend to have short ranges, carry small payloads and struggle in bad weather. For those reasons they will not (yet) replace artillery. But they can still do a lot of damage. In one week last autumn Ukrainian drones helped destroy 75 Russian tanks and 101 big guns, among much else. Russia has its own fpv drones, though they tend to target dugouts, trenches and soldiers. Drones help explain why both sides find it so hard to mount offensives.

The exponential growth in the number of Russian and Ukrainian drones points to a second trend. They are inspired by and adapted from widely available consumer technology. Not only in Ukraine but also in Myanmar, where rebels have routed government forces in recent days, volunteers can use 3d printers to make key components and assemble airframes in small workshops. Unfortunately, criminal groups and terrorists are unlikely to be far behind the militias.

This reflects a broad democratisation of precision weapons. In Yemen the Houthi rebel group has used cheap Iranian guidance kits to build anti-ship missiles that are posing a deadly threat to commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Iran itself has shown how an assortment of long-range strike drones and ballistic missiles can have a geopolitical effect that far outweighs their cost. Even if the kit needed to overcome anti-drone jamming greatly raises the cost of the weapons, as some predict, they will still count as transformationally cheap.

The reason goes back to consumer electronics, which propel innovation at a blistering pace as capabilities accumulate in every product cycle. That poses problems of ethics as well as obsolescence. There will not always be time to subject novel weapons to the testing that Western countries aim for in peacetime and that is required by the Geneva Conventions.

Innovation also leads to the last trend, autonomy. Today, fpv drone use is limited by the supply of skilled pilots and by the effects of jamming, which can sever the connection between a drone and its operator. To overcome these problems, Russia and Ukraine are experimenting with autonomous navigation and target recognition. Artificial intelligence has been available in consumer drones for years and is improving rapidly.

A degree of autonomy has existed on high-end munitions for years and on cruise missiles for decades. The novelty is that cheap microchips and software will let intelligence sit inside millions of low-end munitions that are saturating the battlefield. The side that masters autonomy at scale in Ukraine first could enjoy a temporary but decisive advantage in firepower—a necessary condition for any breakthrough.

Western countries have been slow to absorb these lessons. Simple and cheap weapons will not replace big, high-end platforms, but they will complement them. The Pentagon is belatedly embarking on Replicator, an initiative to build thousands of low-cost drones and munitions able to take on China’s enormous forces. Europe is even further behind. Its ministers and generals increasingly believe that they could face another major European war by the end of the decade. If so, investment in low-end drones needs to grow urgently. Moreover, ubiquitous drones will require ubiquitous defences—not just on battlefields but also in cities at peace.

Kalashnikovs In The Skies

Intelligent drones will also raise questions about how armies wage war and whether humans can control the battlefield. As drones multiply, self-co-ordinating swarms will become possible. Humans will struggle to monitor and understand their engagements, let alone authorise them.

America and its allies must prepare for a world in which rapidly improving military capabilities spread more quickly and more widely. As the skies over Ukraine fill with expendable weapons that marry precision and firepower, they serve as a warning. Mass-produced hunter-killer aircraft are already reshaping the balance between humans and technology in war. ■

— This Article Appeared in the Leaders Section of the Print Edition Under the Headline "Killer Drones"

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Basics of AR: SLAM – Simultaneous Localization and Mapping

What does SLAM mean?

Through the collection of diverse data and their subsequent transformation into multiple formats so that they may be readily interpreted, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology aids in understanding and creating maps. SLAM has been able to understand the egg and chicken paradox by gathering data and obtaining the Ariel signals from the environment through the map, utilizing designated places. The environment would be tracked immediately, and the map would be shown as 3D objects and scenarios using SLAM.

Uses for SLAM include parking a self-driving car in an open place or using a drone to deliver a package in an unknown area. A fleet of mobile robots might also be used to organize the shelves in a warehouse using guidance systems. SLAM algorithms, functions, and analysis tools are available in the MATLAB program for the development of a variety of applications.  

Functions of SLAM

The first type is sensor signal processing, which also involves front-end processing and significantly relies on the sensors being used. The second kind is pose-graph optimization, which also includes sensor-independent back-end processing. There are two types of SLAMs:

Visual SLAM: Cameras and other image sensors are used for visual SLAM, also known as vSLAM. For visual SLAM (depth and ToF cameras), simple cameras (wide angle, fish-eye, and spherical cameras), complex eyes (stereo and multi cameras), and RGB-D cameras can all be used. Utilizing cheap cameras allows for visual SLAM at a minimal cost. Also, because cameras provide a lot of information, they may be utilized to recognize landmarks (previously measured positions). Second, landmark detection and graph-based optimization can increase SLAM implementation flexibility. 

Slam lidar: The technique known as light detection and ranging (lidar) typically utilizes a laser sensor (or distance sensor). Lasers are employed in applications involving high-speed moving vehicles like self-driving cars and drones because they are substantially more accurate than cameras, ToF, and other sensors. When you create SLAM maps, the laser sensor point cloud offers highly accurate distance measurements. In general, movement is calculated by matching the point clouds in a proper sequence.

Basics of AR: SLAM

AR using markers

The device’s camera must be pointed clearly at visuals to use AR technology.  The gadget could understand the superimposed material thanks to specified visuals. The one limitation of marker-based technology was that it required a physical object (in this example, the image) for use. As a result, businesses had to advertise both the tangible product and the software.

Technology for databases

According to developers, the smooth operation of SLAM AR technology requires a thorough database. Tech behemoths understand the value of having a strong database, but it is up to them how they use this database in this industry. Since SLAM and AR will likely become billion-dollar industries over the next 10 years, all IT behemoths are vying to develop a proper visual understanding of the real world. Nobody wants to fall behind the competition.

Sensors for Observing the Environment

Data from multiple sources, such as the camera, is processed to create a map of the surrounding area and find the gadget in the area. The device uses information from essential sensors, such as the gyroscope and accelerometer, to reduce errors. But  GPS falls short of expectations indoors and lacks the simplicity of well-known beacons.

The automobile business and the guiding sector both benefit from SLAM. It is a guiding system in automobiles, autonomous vehicles, laptops, headsets, etc. For companies and clients in sectors like navigation, gaming, advertising, etc., it may also be crucial. Hence, SLAM has a wide range of uses and will continue to remain on the market.

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