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SkyDrive to Showcase New Aircraft at Expo; Public Experiences Begin Mid-Apri A New Mobility Hub Opens in Osaka All images courtesy SkyDrive. On March 28, 2025, Osaka Metro officially opened the OSAKAKO Vertiport, a new takeoff and landing site for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). The vertiport, located at Chuo Pier in Osaka’s […]
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Sora-iina and Toyota Tsusho Demonstrate Fully Autonomous Medication Flights to Support Aging Population on the Gotō Islands by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a member of the Toyota Group, alongside drone logistics subsidiary Sora–iina Co., recently announced that […]
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Funding Will Help Deploy Autonomous Weapon Stations to Meet Rising Threat of Unmanned Systems Austin-Based ACS Secures Series A Investment Allen Control Systems (ACS), a defense technology company focused on autonomous weapon systems, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. Craft Ventures led the round, with continued support from Inspired Capital and Rally Ventures. […]
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New drone hub in Kurnool aims to create jobs, attract global investment, and build India’s leadership in drone tech Garuda Aerospace Invests in Future of Drones with Andhra Pradesh Drone City Garuda Aerospace has committed INR 100 crore (approximately USD 12 million) to the development of the Andhra Pradesh Drone City in Kurnool. CEO Agnishwar […]
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Industry stakeholders highlight need for federal office, incentives, and training programs to support U.S. innovation in robotics and AI American robotics companies are calling for a national robotics strategy to ensure the United States remains competitive in the rapidly advancing global robotics industry, according to a recently published Associated Press article. Executives from major robotics […]
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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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The Ukrainian government has recently made significant strides in expanding its drone capabilities, as evidenced by two major announcements from official sources. Bird of Prey Drone System Approved for Combat On March 26, 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced the approval of the domestically produced Bird of Prey unmanned aviation system for combat operations. This system, […]
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AFWERX program backs new technology for emergency teams and military wildfire efforts Picogrid and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Mission Innovation X (MIx) have been awarded a $1.75 million contract through the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s innovation program, AFWERX. The goal of the project is to develop new ways to help emergency […]
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New Transport Canada authorization expands BVLOS drone missions in low-density areas at night Volatus Aerospace has received a major approval from Transport Canada. The company can now conduct long-distance drone operations at night across Canada. These flights can take place in low-density areas, where fewer than 1,000 people live per square kilometer, and below 400 […]
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New agreement with KISMEC connects certified drone operators to agriculture industry opportunities On March 25, 2025, Terra Drone Corporation announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Terra Drone Agri, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kumpulan Inovasi dan Sumber Manusia untuk Pendidikan (KISMEC). KISMEC is a Malaysian vocational training institution focused on workforce development. This […]
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