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Bohdan Danyliv is the drone project coordinator with the Prytula Foundation, a Kyiv-based non-profit that helps provide equipment for the Ukrainian military.

‘War of drones’: Ukrainians step up drone production in fight against Russia

Ukraine

It’s been nearly two years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With military aid held up in the US Congress, there are widespread reports that Ukraine is beginning to ration its ammunition. Drone manufacturing is one way Ukrainians are trying to become more self-reliant as the war continues. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports from Kyiv.

A small drone drops a red package

In fight against coronavirus, Ghana uses drones to speed up testing

US President Donald Trump is shown in a close up photo wearing a blue suit and striped tie.

Trump warned Tehran a US attack was imminent, called for talks: Iran

Conflict

Making Friends with Drones

Arts, Culture & Media
Rev Chris Antal

The ‘Empire Chaplain’: This Army clergyman quit over the US drone program

Conflict
An aerial view of houses damaged by Saturday's earthquake is seen in Nuwakot, Nepal, May 1, 2015.

How drones are helping relief efforts in Nepal

Development

Global Medic, an aid agency based in Canada, is using drones — or UAVs — to help scope out remote areas in need of aid. And while they can’t deliver supplies just yet, the group says they’re still a vital way to get quick results when disasters hit.

A US Air Force MQ-1 Predator flies near the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California.

Here’s why one former Taliban captive is calling for a halt to US ‘signature’ drone strikes

Conflict

When reporter David Rohde was in captivity in Pakistan, he worried that a drone strike might accidentally kill him. And now that it’s happened to American aid worker Warren Weinstein. Rohde says the US needs to stop strikes that use only behavioral patterns to figure out their targets.

A Phantom drone by DJI flies during the 4th Intergalactic Meeting of Phantom's Pilots in western Paris in March 16, 2014.

The drone mystery of Paris reveals at least one thing: Parisians love drones

Technology

Drones flew over Paris landmarks last night, unnerving a populace still reeling from the Charlie Hebdo attacks. But it shouldn’t come as a surprise: One of the top selling drone manufacturers calls Paris home, and they’re a hit in the French capital.

A drone with Sony Action Cam Mini is pictured at the IFA consumer technology fair in Berlin, September 5, 2014.

What’s the difference between a drone and a toy? The pilot

Technology

You can buy a drone at a toy store, but are those really drones? It all depends on who’s doing the flying and why — but some government agencies are having problems figuring out what’s allowed and what’s not.

A Russian billionaire offers to help save the dogs of Sochi

Global Scan

Sochi’s dogs were recently described as pests, expected to be exterminated from the Olympic venues. But that cavalier attitude prompted international outrage and at least one Russian billionaire has opened up his wallet to help save some of Sochi’s dogs. Meanwhile, in the UAE, the government is ready to launch a drone delivery service. And a homeless man in England looks set to return to his native Jamaica, thanks to the generosity of strangers.