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Quantum Systems Raises €160M to Accelerate Global Growth in AI-Powered Drone Intelligence

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Funding to Boost Production, Expand Internationally, and Advance Autonomous Aerial Systems for Defense and Industry Quantum Systems Secures Major Investment to Scale Aerial Intelligence Solutions Quantum Systems, a Germany-based developer of AI-powered drone platforms, has raised €160 million to expand global operations and scale production. The Series C funding round was led by Balderton Capital, […]

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SiFly Launches NDAA-Compliant Long-Endurance Drones to Expand Industrial and Public Safety Capabilities

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Silicon Valley startup exits stealth with Q12 and Q250 platforms, offering 10x range and helicopter-class performance SiFly Unveils High-Endurance Drones for Industrial and Emergency Applications SiFly, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has officially exited stealth mode, revealing two new drone platforms designed to address the key challenges facing the $35 billion industrial drone market. The company’s […]

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China’s Shift to Small Drones Reshapes Modern Warfare

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Embracing Small, Smart, and Scalable Drones China is rapidly redefining modern warfare by shifting its focus to small, low-cost, AI-powered drones. Recent state media reports highlight the deployment of micro drones across the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a new model weighing less than a kilogram. This drone features a coaxial dual-rotor system for superior […]

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Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation on the Drone Radio Show!

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On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Stéphane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE shares insights into the organization’s mission, the rise of autonomous racing challenges, and the broader impact these competitions can have across technology, education, and industry. Drone Radio Show · Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation: Stephane Timpano, […]

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Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies

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First responders warn that proposed country-of-origin drone ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for Texas agencies. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill More than a dozen witnesses representing police, fire and emergency response agencies, spoke out recently against a bill pending in the Texas state legislature that could ban the purchase by government […]

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DEXA Earns FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 Drone Approval

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Milestones clear the way for national expansion of autonomous drone delivery in the U.S. Dayton-based drone logistics company DEXA (Drone Express) has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring autonomous drone delivery to consumers across the United States. The company announced that it has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and that […]

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Is the Development of AI the Internet Moment for Drones?

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The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technology is being heralded as a transformative milestone, akin to the “Internet Moment” for personal computers. Just as the internet revolutionized how computers were used, AI is redefining the capabilities and applications of drones across both commercial and military sectors. By enabling drones to operate autonomously, process […]

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Nearthlab’s Autonomous Interceptor Drone Wins Edison Award for Innovation in Security

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KAiDEN, a 150 mph AI-Powered Drone for Real-Time Threat Neutralization, Takes Silver in Autonomous Security Solutions at the 2025 Edison Awards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Korean drone AI company Nearthlab, a leading drone AI company, has been awarded Silver at the 2025 Edison Awards in the category of Autonomous Security Solutions, under […]

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Kite Aero Acquires Swoop Aero Assets, Aims to Expand Global Drone Logistics

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New company builds on Swoop’s legacy with open platform strategy and plans for continued growth Kite Aerospace Pty Ltd (Kite Aero), a newly launched company in uncrewed aviation, has announced the successful acquisition of key assets from Swoop Aero. The deal includes the Kite drone and Swoop’s well-known drone operations software platform. The acquisition ensures […]

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Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage

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Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel’s SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the global military drone market is projected […]

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