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Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners

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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, threatening […]

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Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure

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Austin-based Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global deployment of its aerial robotics system for power line construction and maintenance. The round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from Activate Capital and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Energy Impact Partners.​ Founded in 2018 by robotics […]

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Airbound Secures $8.65M in Seed Funding and Medical Delivery Contract with Narayana Health

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A Bengaluru-based startup aims to make drone delivery costs negligible Airbound, an autonomous delivery logistics company based in Bengaluru, India, has announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health, one of India’s largest hospital networks. The round was led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, with participation from Humba […]

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Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and Drones The reconciliation package formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is best known for its tax provisions, but it also embeds an expansive suite of unmanned systems funding that could reshape the U.S. drone ecosystem for years to come. Below is a focused review of the bill’s […]

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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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$150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Signals Major Boost for Uncrewed Systems and Drones

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The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have unveiled a $150 billion defense reconciliation proposal that marks a significant investment in drone technology and uncrewed systems across all domains. The bill represents a major commitment to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base, with a particular focus on capabilities relevant to the Indo-Pacific region. Major Investments […]

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Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

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In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic investments like […]

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