The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
LA-based Neros, an autonomous drone startup founded about a year ago, has raised $10.9 million in a seed round from Sequoia Capital to build a new factory and manufacture more drones to sell to Ukraine. When Soren Monroe-Anderson and Olaf…
DroneShield Ltd has announced that it has received a repeat order of $3.8 million from a U.S. Government customer for a number of its C-UxS (Counter-UxS) systems. C-UxS refers to counterdrone systems targeting multi-domain aerial, ground and maritime surface drones.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. was awarded a $94,808,020 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research, development, test, and evaluation of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence for the Smart Sensor Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) prototype. The work was awarded by the Army Contracting…
The F7U Cutlass burst onto the aviation scene like a visitor from the future straight into the 1950s. Its radical design, featuring a tailless silhouette and dramatically swept wings anchored to a short, robust fuselage, defied the conventions of the…
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has announced that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate the feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Urban Air Mobility (UAM) rotorcraft. The study is…
Despite their growing presence, drones complement rather than replace manned aircraft in agriculture due to speed and capacity advantages, says NAAA CEO Andrew Moore. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Despite the growth in the use of drones in agricultural…
New Omnidirectional Mapping Drone Enhances Monitoring of Vital Seaweed Beds for Carbon Deposits and Ecosystem Health This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Tokyo-based underwater infrastructure provider INFLUX, in collaboration with Nagasaki University’s Marine…
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Innovative Drone Technology Enables Inspection of Highly Radioactive and Space-Limited Areas for the First Time Since 2011: Fukushima Nuclear Site Drone Inspection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J.…
Video shot in May 2024 for the Bouches-du-Rhône department, using only a drone, with an Insta360 camera installed underneath for some flights. Film shot during work on the future Aix – La Torse Fire and Rescue Centre, for the Department 13…
If you’re searching for a beginner drone under $500, both the DJI Mini 4K and HoverAir X1 offer appealing options. These drones share a similar price point and ease of use, but their features set them apart. Both drones weigh…
Feloni Aero, an innovator in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, has announced the launch of its latest line of weaponized drones aimed at bolstering defense capabilities in Ukraine. With the recent passage of the spending bill by the United States government,…
Japanese fighter jets have scrambled to intercept a Chinese surveillance and strike drone seen operating for the first time north of Okinawa. A Wing Loong-10 was spotted Monday over the East China Sea by members of the Japan Air Self-Defense…
Allen Control Systems (ACS), a defense technology company developing counter-drone robotic gun systems, announced that it has been invited to participate in the U.S. Defense Department’s Technology Readiness Experimentation 2024 (T-REX 24-2), the premier event for assessing and fast-tracking new…
Aeronautics Ltd. has announced the launch of a new member of the multi-rotor family: the Hybrid Octoper, a tactical multi-rotor UAS with a hybrid propulsion system. Setting a new standard in tactical UAS capabilities, the Hybrid Octoper incorporates significantly extended…
Osage Nation’s Skyway36 Droneport and Technology Innovation Center has announced the commencement of construction of WindShape’s cutting-edge unmanned aerospace (UAS) testing facility. Spanning an impressive 19,000 square feet, this facility marks a significant milestone in WindShape’s commitment to revolutionizing emerging…
NATO Nations Unite to Create a High-Tech Border Defense System In a recent announcement, Lithuania’s interior minister revealed a groundbreaking initiative: six NATO countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, are collaborating to construct a “drone wall” aimed…
Promo Drone Announces Letter of Intent with Cohen Ventures for 20 Starling X.2 Units Promo Drone, a company specializing in aerial advertising and emergency response solutions, has announced that Cohen Ventures, a commercial real estate and capital investment firm based…
Landmark collaboration aims to modernize agricultural practices across 10 lakh acres Thanos Technologies, a leader in agricultural drone technology, has announced a significant collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement…
Google May Shift Manufacturing of Pixel Phones, Drones to India As the US government works to lessen their reliance upon Chinese manufacturing, Google subsidiary and residential drone delivery pioneer Wing make plans to manufacture their delivery drones in India. The move is…
Revolutionizing Regional Air Mobility: Zero-Emission Lilium Jets to Connect Key Destinations Across the French Riviera, Including Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and Marseille by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Lilium, the German eVTOL (electronic Vertical Takeoff and Landing) jet developer, recently…
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