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MatrixSpace Secures $20M in Series B to Advance Portable AI Radar for Counter-Drone Use

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New funding underlines rising demand for compact, AI-enhanced counter-UAS systems MatrixSpace has closed a $20 million Series B funding round, pushing its total capital raised to $58 million to date. The Burlington, Massachusetts company specializes in portable radar systems that use artificial intelligence to help detect and respond to unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in real […]

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Auterion Secures $130 Million Series B to Scale Defense Software

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Company evolves from open-source drone software to global defense solutions Auterion has announced the close of a $130 million Series B funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The investment will accelerate the company’s push to deliver AI-enabled software for autonomous systems at scale, transforming how drones and other platforms are used in defense. From […]

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XTEND Secures $30M Extension to Complete $70M Series B Funding

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New investment supports U.S. expansion and advanced AI robotic systems XTEND, a company known for its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems, has announced the completion of its $70 million Series B funding round. The final $30 million extension was co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with support from investors such as Claltech, Union-Tech […]

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Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus Drives the Future of Autonomous Systems

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Texas A&M RELLIS Campus provides venue for cutting-edge drone research By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the future instead of toiling in the sun, farmers could be sitting in an comfortable office, coordinating fleets of robots, comprising UAVs and terrestrial vehicles, to autonomously perform tasks such as seeding fields and managing crops, thanks to […]

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XPONENTIAL 2025: Sue Gordon, Rush Doshi Reveal What Tech Leaders Must Do to Win Now

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XPONENTIAL 2025, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems International (AUVSI), is underway in Houston, TX, bringing together more than 7,500 global leaders, technologists, policymakers, and end users from over 60 countries to shape the future of autonomous systems and robotics. This annual gathering is recognized as a premier event for collaboration and […]

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Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

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South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […]

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Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings

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In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. Watch on the DRONELIFE TV Youtube Channel here. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and […]

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NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry

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Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden’s signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and China’s DJI, […]

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Elsight Recognized for Customer-Focused Approach in AFR’s 2024 Customer Champions List

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Innovative Halo Platform Drives Growth and Customer Success for Uncrewed Systems Connectivity Elsight (ASX-ELS), known for connectivity solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems, has been recognized in The Australian Financial Review‘s (AFR) inaugural Customer Champions List for 2024. This list highlights companies that provide exceptional value and experiences to their customers while also achieving growth […]

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From the Floor of FIX2024: Boar-Catching Drones, Ramen-Making Robots – and the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen on a Golf Course

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DRONELIFE is on the ground at FIX2024 in Daegu, South Korea, where some of the coolest innovations in drones, robotics, and AI are being unveiled. FIX2024 has become a hotspot for emerging technologies that push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve. We’re usually all in on the drones – but from the newest […]

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