Drone articles

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  Former press secretary says White House told him to dodge drone questions

  By Adi Robertson on February 24, 2013 03:13 pm + 116 comments

  The Obama Administration hasn't just downplayed drone strikes — according to former White House Continue reading…

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  Al-Qaeda document suggests 22 ways to avoid drone attacks

  By Jeff Blagdon on February 21, 2013 11:31 pm + 67 comments

  A recently-translated Al-Qaeda document published by The Associated Press outlines 22 helpful hints Continue reading…

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  Watch this: quadrocopters perform amazing pole-catching acrobatics

  By Sam Byford on February 21, 2013 09:43 pm + 29 comments

  Quadrocopters can do more than take part in elaborate dances — they're making the jump into Continue reading…

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  UN report says drone attacks in Afghanistan increased by 72 percent last year

  By T.C. Sottek on February 20, 2013 01:51 pm + 29 comments

  An annual report on armed conflict in Afghanistan released this week by the United Nations claims Continue reading…

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  The emerging politics of drone warfare

  By Louis Goddard on February 16, 2013 01:45 pm

  As drones — otherwise known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — become increasingly popular in Continue reading…

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  FAA moves ahead with plans to allow drone test flights in US airspace

  By Jeff Blagdon on February 14, 2013 07:38 pm + 34 comments

  The FAA is announcing that it's moving ahead with plans to test drone flights at six locations in Continue reading…

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  US military announces new medal for cyberwarfare and drone operation

  By Adi Robertson on February 13, 2013 04:46 pm + 23 comments

  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has announced a new medal for troops who fight from behind a screen. Continue reading…

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  Iran claims to have produced and deployed UAV based on captured US ScanEagle drone

  By T.C. Sottek on February 11, 2013 11:56 am + 67 comments

  The United States Navy and the Obama administration have denied Iran's claim that it captured a Continue reading…

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  Fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner pursued by police, drones, and online fans

  By Chris Welch on February 10, 2013 05:22 pm + 246 comments

  Christopher Dorner has used his training as a veteran of the US Navy and Los Angeles Police Continue reading…

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  Seattle mayor scraps police department's drone program after strong public opposition

  By Dante D'Orazio on February 9, 2013 01:56 pm + 75 comments

  Following public opposition to drone use in Seattle, city mayor Mike McGinn has decided to pull the Continue reading…