Near Earth Autonomy’s technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or without GPS.
Overland AI demonstrates full-stack ground autonomy for uncrewed breaching
Overland AI has integrated its autonomy software and software into the ULTRA vehicle for ongoing U.S. Army testing.
Harvard equips its RoboBee with crane fly-inspired landing gear
The RoboBee’s diminutive size and insect-like flight prowess offer intriguing possibilities for future applications.
Boumarang buys Wavedrone to add maritime systems to drone portfolio
Boumarang, which has developed hydrogen-powered aerial drones, received investment in addition to acquiring Wavedrone.
Building a universal robotics platform with BOW
BOW robotics co-founders explain how their platform can simplify robotics application development in the latest podcast episode.
BRINC raises $75M in funding for emergency response drones
BRINC secured investment led by Index Ventures, with Motorola Solutions participating, to boost technology and production.
H2 Clipper plans to deploy robotic swarms in aerospace manufacturing
H2 Clipper’s patented system employs a network of robots that operate collaboratively to construct large aerospace structures.
U.S. government policy shifts offer opportunities for robotics, note panelists
While there is uncertainty around DOGE, drone and robotics companies can still find ways to collaborate with the government, said panelists in New York.
The future of flight: How autonomous systems are shaping the next generation of UAVs
Fully autonomous UAVs open up possibilities for market growth, operational efficiency, and security, writes Swift Engineering’s president.
National Robotics Programme launches RoboNexus to help Singapore startups
RoboNexus is the latest initiative of the Singapore National Robotics Programme intended to help local startups scale.
Shield AI raises $250M to scale Hivemind Enterprise autonomy developer platform
Shield AI has raised its valuation to $5.3 billion as it offers Hivemind Enterprise to help developers of autonomous drones and robots.
NAES and Gecko Robotics make $100M deal to modernize U.S. power grid with robots, AI
Independent power operator NAES will work with robots and AI from Gecko Robotics to inspect and maintain critical infrastructure.
Foresight integrates NVIDIA Jetson Orin into its perception technologies
Foresight said this latest integration is geared toward autonomous drones, a new technology for the perception company.
Northern Plains UAS Test Site to support AURA’s FAA contract
AURA Network Systems will test its integration of voice technology with drone flights for safe operations in the national airspace.
New MIT tech helps drones fly in dark using millimeter waves
A low-power system using radio frequency waves takes a step toward autonomous, indoor drone navigation
Researchers build system to autonomously track Arctic ice melt
The rapid melting and thinning of the Arctic ice have sparked serious concerns in the scientific community. Researchers are proposing a new system that uses aerial drones, autonomous underwater vehicles, and a self-sufficient vessel that acts as a docking station.
Hidden Level raises $65M for drone detection system
Hidden Level develops passive radar and radio frequency sensing technology for detecting and precisely locating drones.
Redwire acquires UAS provider Edge Autonomy for $925M
In recent years, Redwire said it has worked to strengthen and grow its position as a provider of defense technology.
Draganfly completes hospital drone delivery proof-of-concept flights
Draganfly evaluated and mapped potential routes, and completed test flights that included takeoff and landing within hospital infrastructure.
Matternet adds ANRA’s UTM tech to expand drone delivery
This latest partnership follows Matternet’s recent launch of a drone delivery operation in Silicon Valley.
DoorDash partners with Wing to launch drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth mall
Beginning today, when certain DoorDash customers in Texas select drone delivery, their order will be delivered via Wing.
Beyond ground transportation: The rise of drone logistics
Drone logistics promises to transform the industry, as Research Nester examines innovations, key players, and future trends.