Month March 2025

Shield AI Valued at $5.3 BN After New Investment Round

Defense startup Shield AI has finalized a deal to raise $240 million from investors at a valuation of $5.3 billion — a funding round that adds billions to the company’s valuation, and underscores Silicon Valley investors’ interest in drones, autonomy…

Russia to Build Drone Factory in Belarus

Russia will build a drone production facility in neighboring Belarus to “ensure security” for its key ally, Belarusian state media reported on March 6. Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin proposed the project during a visit to Minsk, where…

BYD and DJI Offer Vehicle-Mounted Drone System

EV maker BYD unveiled ‘Lingyuan,’ a vehicle-mounted drone launching system developed in collaboration with DJI that is available for all of the company’s vehicles, reports Chinese state media outlet Xinhua. The system is only available in China, like BYD’s vehicles,…

el Ebro

el río Ebro a su paso, entre chopos y viñas, por san Vicente de la Sonsierra The post el Ebro appeared first on DRONESTAG.

Drone community loses a hero this week

The drone community mourns the loss of Romeo Durscher, a visionary whose kindness and passion left an indelible mark on the industry. Born on March 2, 1975, Romeo passed away on March 3, 2025.His journey was one of inspiration, innovation…

Belgium Completes MQ-9B SkyGuardian Maiden Flight

The Belgian Air Force has announced the successful maiden flight of its first MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), conducted by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.  on 20 February. The test flight took place in California, with Belgian operators expected…

China’s New EV390 eVTOl Drone for Long-Endurance Missions

At IDEX 2025, Shenzhen-based Chinese company V-UAV introduced the EV390, also known as the Flashman EV390, a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for long-endurance missions. The UAV features a modular structure, enabling disassembly…