Aerial Drones

Afghan Villagers Flee Their Homes, Blame US Drones

March 28, 2013, 12:22 pm

Afghan villagers are being affected by Predator drones, or benghai (“buzzing of flies” in Pashto).

AG Holder Wants More Transparent Drone Policy

March 6, 2013, 8:56 pm

Attorney General Eric Holder said on March 6 that more transparency is needed in the administration’s controversial drone program and hinted that President Barack Obama agreed.

Iran 'Captured Drone' Reports Disputed by Military

February 24, 2013, 12:57 pm

There are conflicting reports over whether Iran captured a drone during a military operation.

Leaked US Document Shows Case for Drone Strikes on Americans

February 5, 2013, 2:34 pm

A memo that was leaked from the U.S. Department of Justice shows the legal basis for using drone strikes to kill American citizens if they are leaders of al-Qaeda or [...]

US to Establish Drone Presence in Niger

January 30, 2013, 3:54 pm

The West African country of Niger has granted the United States permission to deploy surveillance drones to gain more intelligence on Islamist fighters in northern Mali.

UN Launches Investigation into Drone Strikes, Civilian Deaths

January 24, 2013, 2:51 pm

The United Nations has launched a probe into drone strikes in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia.

American Drone Found Washed Near Shore by Philippines Fishermen

January 8, 2013, 12:48 pm

An American drone was found by fishermen in waters off the Philippines on Monday, prompting concerns among local military officials and activist groups.

What 2013 Holds for Technology

December 24, 2012, 6:44 pm

By charting the course of technology over the last several years and predicting its continued path, it’s fair to say that we have an interesting year ahead of us.

Iran Claims Capture of US Drone

December 4, 2012, 2:29 pm

On Tuesday Iran claimed it had captured another American drone over the Persian Gulf, U.S. officials denied the claim.

5 Uses For Drones That Don’t Involve Fighting Terrorists

November 10, 2012, 5:19 am

While most media coverage has focused solely on drones used in combat zones abroad, the unmanned aircraft are increasingly used for other many other purposes including [...]