EASTERN UKRAINE — The troops huddled around their drone in the dark, carefully fastening the 40-pound payload to the bottom before launching it into the clear August sky. From an underground base, a ...

Dear EarthTalk: How are drones being used to promote conservation? -- L.J., Smithfield, Rhode Island When you hear the word drones, perhaps you picture flying and faceless androids on some top-secret ...

Local authorities in the UK have dramatically increased their use of drones, fueling fears that the government is monitoring or even snooping on people from above, according to reports. Data from the ...