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The MQ-9 Reaper weighs about 2.5 tons and costs $11 million to make. It carries thousands of pounds of bombs and missiles. It features heat-seeking technology used to fight wildfires. The drone can fly without refueling for up to 24 hours and can also be disassembled and packed into a shipping container for transport.
Tornado survivors often describe how the powerful storms seemingly come out of nowhere. While advances have been made in detecting tornadoes, forecasters are still unable to predict exactly when and where a twister will touch down. Researchers at four universities are now working to increase the warning time by using drones. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Meticulous planning and Intel technology goes into the nighttime displays
Drones are now lifting off in swarms to perform light shows in the sky, like in Lady Gaga's Super Bowl performance this year. The synchronized Shooting Star drones are created by Intel. Carter Evans shows us the meticulous methods behind the spectacular nighttime displays.
A team of volcanologists used customized drones armed with sensors to go where humans can't
A whole new industry has cropped up around drone racing
We're on the dunes for this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Jake Yubeta.
A night run down the slopes mesmerizes in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Frederic Rousseau.
Some extreme athletic prowess dominates this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Giles Campbell Longley and Kie Willis.
The aftermath of a terrible earthquake is on display in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Juan Fernando Rojas.
A run that's anything but routine is showcased in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Ilko Iliev and Marin Kafedjiiski.
Jaw-dropping images from coastlines to mountain ranges mark this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Jay Worsley.
Take a scenic tour of northern Norway in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Michael Fletcher.
Check out beautiful aerial views of the land down under in this New York City Drone Film Festival nominee from Wild Pacific Media.
The world's best drone filmmakers will be in New York City to partake in the NYC Drone Film Festival. CBSN spoke with the event's founder, Randy Slavin, about how drones are revolutionizing cinematography.
The $1.5 million RQ-7Bv2 drone is proving to be an effective weapon for American troops assisting Iraqi forces liberate Mosul. Holly Williams rode along with the soldiers operating the eye in the sky.
CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin discusses why an al Qaeda leader was in Syria and what we know about Secretary of Defense James Mattis' "preliminary plan" to defeat ISIS.
U.S. advisers are operating closer to the front lines in an attempt to help the Iraqis better coordinate their attacks
As Iraqi troops prepare to battle ISIS and take back western Mosul, they are facing a dangerous new weapon. ISIS is using drones to drop explosives and guide car bombs from above. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Japan tests out an eye in the sky to help locate victims
In this edition of Mark Phillips' Climate Diaries, the CBS News correspondent follows a group of researchers chasing killer whales in Antarctica. They are using new technology, including drones, to learn about the health of the ocean's top predator. Phillips shows how the ocean dwellers are experiencing the effects of climate change.
Here's what you probably don't know about the dazzling intro to Lady Gaga's halftime show
“Whenever I see bats make sharp turns and perform upside down, perching with such elegant wing movements and deformations, I get mesmerized"
More than 615,000 are registered, but the FAA expects as many 2.5 million drones to be sold this year alone
The holidays have unleashed a massive new swarm of drones, as more than one million flying devices were given as gifts. But only a fraction of new owners have registered with the FAA, reports Kris Van Cleave.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Alexei Zimin posted anti-war messages and stopped his cooking show on a pro-Kremlin television station.
Some 4,000 security forces were deployed to keep the peace in Paris as Israel's national soccer team faces France a week after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam.
The necklace containing around 300 carats of diamonds was bought by an unidentified woman who put in her bid over the phone, Sotheby's said.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
The necklace containing around 300 carats of diamonds was bought by an unidentified woman who put in her bid over the phone, Sotheby's said.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has accused Donald Trump of repeatedly criticizing him because of his "ethnicity" and Muslim faith, comments likely to renew his long-running feud with Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season.
A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks tied to this surge.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.
In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.
Jaleel White joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his new book "Growing Up Urkel," and talks about life after his role as the beloved character Steve Urkel.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2002 when Perdue Farms chairman Jim Perdue stepped out of his office to work alongside his employees.
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a man tasked with managing land and people in the oil-rich landscapes of West Texas.
Violinist Ezinma is bringing classical and contemporary music together. Her sound is capturing the attention of stars like Beyoncé and reimagining how audiences experience the violin.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that congestion pricing will come to New York City in January, charging most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief zone below 60th street.
President Biden is heading to South America Thursday with his first stop coming at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit where he'll meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the job. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports on some of the speculation about why Trump made such a controversial pick.
A day after the CPI report revealed a rise in inflation for October, the Producer Price Index is showing a similar increase for wholesale goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.
Satirical news outlet the Onion has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars site out of bankruptcy. The sale comes after the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims won a $1.5 billion libel suit against Jones for spreading false information and conspiracy theories about the shooting. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.