'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones

BBC Business Wednesday 28 October 2026, 00:01 UTC 1 min read

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As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

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A booming semiconductor industry is helping drive a surge in trade in Xian, one of China’s ancient capitals, making it the country’s top performer by trade growth among provincial capitals and provincial-level cities for which data is publicly available. The capital of western China’s Shaanxi province recorded a 115.5 per cent year-on-year surge in trade during the first nine months of 2026. Exports far outpaced imports, climbing 142.1 per cent.

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'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones

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