The future of residential drone delivery: Is it viable?

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In a world where instant gratification is the norm, the skies above our neighborhoods hum with possibility. Residential drone delivery, once a sci-fi fantasy, is now a tangible prospect, with companies like Amazon, UPS, and Wing racing to make it a reality.

The transformative role of miniaturized drones in surveillance and defense

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Miniaturized drones, encompassing nano- and micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as pivotal tools in security and surveillance, reshaping operational paradigms across public, private, and military sectors.

AI-powered drones transform public health in Africa

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Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a formidable challenge to global health, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

How China is revolutionizing drone manufacturing

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China’s dominance in drone manufacturing is no accident. It’s the result of a calculated blend of industrial policy, technological innovation, and supply chain mastery that has propelled the country to control 70-80% of the global commercial drone market as of 2025. From consumer quadcopters to military-grade unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Chinese manufacturers like DJI have set the pace for an industry projected to grow from USD 73.06 billion in 2024 to USD 163.60 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%.

China’s mosquito-sized drone and the global race for micro-UAVs Introduction to micro-UAV technology

A prototype NUDT micro-UAV roughly 1.3 cm long, featuring a central MEMS-based fuselage, four transparent polymer “leaf” wings driven by micro-actuators, three hair-fine landing legs, and a control tether designed to mimic mosquito flight in covert surveillance applications.
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The National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in Hunan, China, has unveiled a groundbreaking micro-unmanned aerial vehicle (micro-UAV) resembling a mosquito in both size and functionality.

China’s plasma propulsion breakthrough

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The China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC), located in Mianyang, Sichuan Province, has pioneered a transformative advancement in drone technology through the development of plasma excitation technology.