Ideas
Inside the Air Force's Secret Drone Pilot Training Classroom
The technology of war is changing, but the fundamental conflict is the same. By Corey Mead
Threats
Pakistan Wants Drones and It Doesn't Need America's Permission to Get Them
There may be more cooperation between Pakistan and China than the Pakistani government admits. By Sara Sorcher
Science & Tech
When a Drone Flies Into a Jet Engine, Bad Things Happen
This video shows one reason why the U.S. is slow to open civilian airspace for drones. By Nick Stockton
Science & Tech
Every Country Will Have Armed Drones Within 10 Years
The proliferation of weaponized drone technology is inevitable, and there’s nothing the U.S. can do to stop it. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Congress’s Chance to Fix Aircraft Carrier Drones
The Navy could have the drone the U.S. needs to protect carriers, if Congress steps up this week. By Shawn Brimley
Science & Tech
Want More Renewable Energy? Send in the Drones
Out in the desert it's hard to know when one solar panel among millions has failed. Unless you're a drone. By Todd Woody
Science & Tech
The Next Step Toward Autopilot in Combat
The military is looking to roboticize the most exhausting aspects of flying jets. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
Sooner or Later, Drones Will Watch Over Major Marathons
After last year's tragedy, Boston police commissioner Edward Davis said that 'drones are a great idea.' By Jake Becker
Science & Tech
Using Drones as Wireless Hotspots on the Battlefield
Repurposing aging surveillance drones into high-bandwidth hotspots will ensure troops have wireless access in the most remote places on earth. By Frank Konkel
Science & Tech
New Piloting System for Drone Cargo Helicopters Passes Test Flight
A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app just passed a key test flight. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
‘Comprehensive Review’ of Military Medals to Begin in June
Why? Drones, for one thing. By Ben Watson
Science & Tech
Drone Warfare Is Why We Can't Find Malaysian Airlines Flight 370
If you’re sick of not being able to find planes with today’s technology, just wait – it’s actually going to get worse. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
Navy Submarine Drones Will Predict the Weather Months In Advance
More subdrones, fewer satellites -- the future of weather prediction is changing faster than the weather. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
Will Weaponized Drones Eventually Replace Soldiers?
Sometime in the near future, the autonomous, weaponized drone could replace the infantryman as the dominant battlefield technology. By Noah Smith
Threats
Is the CIA Better Than the Military at Drone Killings?
The White House is supposed to be handing the program over to the Pentagon. Here's why they're dragging their feet. By Michael Hirsh
Business
Drones Are Finally Driving the U-2 Spy Plane Out of Business
The U.S. military is becoming more digital, specialized and automated. By Tim Fernholz
Ideas
Why the U.S. Should Use British Missiles on Reaper Drones
For compatibility and cost-effectiveness, military cooperation between nations must start from the beginning. By Peter Westmacott
Science & Tech
Now You Can Track U.S. Drone Killings on an App
A new iPhone app will buzz your pocket each time the United States kills someone with a drone. By Robinson Meyer
Threats
U.S. Reportedly Curbs Drone Strikes in Pakistan
The Obama administration has reportedly curtailed drone strikes in Pakistan to let peace talks with the Pakistani Taliban continue. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats