Series B Funding to Enhance Human-Supervised Robotic System XTEND, an innovator in drone and robotics technology, has secured a $40 million investment in its Series B funding round to expand its AI-driven operating system, XOS. The funding round was led by Chartered Group, with significant contributions from both new and existing strategic investors, including Clal-Tech. […]
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Michigan high court punts on question of drone surveillance legality By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a case that could have broad implications on drone surveillance efforts conducted by local governments, the Michigan Supreme Court had ruled that drone footage of a couple’s private property should not be excluded as evidence in a civil […]
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Integration with Elsight Halo expands operational reach of Lockheed Martin’s UAV. In a recent development, Elsight has successfully integrated its Halo connectivity platform with Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), enabling the drone to complete its first beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight. This strategic enhancement significantly broadens the Indago 4’s capabilities, particularly in […]
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The Axon Dedrone acquisition aims to expand capabilities in drone technology for public safety and national security Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), a leader in global public safety technology, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a pioneer in airspace security. This merger aligns Axon’s mission to protect life with Dedrone’s expertise in managing drone threats […]
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Pyka and SNC Collaborate to Introduce RUMRUNNER, Enhancing Military Sustainment Operation RUMRUNNER combines SNC’s expertise in military solutions with Pyka’s advanced autonomous electric cargo platform, offering unmatched performance with a payload capacity of up to 400 lbs, range of up to 200 miles, and super-short takeoff and landing (SSTOL) capability. Pyka, a company specializing in […]
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Revolutionizing Regional Air Mobility with Sustainable Solutions UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC, a South Florida-based start-up, is poised to reshape transportation as the first provider of all-electric zero-emission advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions in the United States. In a groundbreaking move, UrbanLink has forged a partnership with Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:LILM), a global pioneer in Regional Air […]
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Fast Company calls it a “vampire drone,” but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively […]
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UVify’s Record-Breaking Drone Display Sets New Industry Standard UVify, a pioneer in swarm drone innovation, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously. The historic event unfolded in Songdo, Korea, where UVify orchestrated a display of 5,293 IFO drones illuminating the night sky, marking a significant milestone […]
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Don’t miss Marble on the Drone Radio Show as Mat Johnsson, CEO and Founder talks with host Randy Goers about the use of drones for coastal monitoring and a variety of other marine situations. Drone Radio Show · Drones Over Water: Marble’s Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring – Mathieu Johnsson, CEO & Founder Marble Mathieu […]
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Amidst Challenges, the Act Receives Strong Support from the Commercial Drone Alliance The U.S. Senate is facing new uncertainties in passing the five-year FAA Reauthorization Act before the upcoming deadline next Friday, May 10. Despite the Senate not reconvening until Tuesday and only just starting formal negotiations concerning time agreements and amendments, Senate Majority Leader […]
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