Unmanned Aerial Systems / Drones

RoboNexus is the latest initiative of the Singapore National Robotics Programme intended to help local startups scale.

Shield AI has raised its valuation to $5.3 billion as it offers Hivemind Enterprise to help developers of autonomous drones and robots.

Independent power operator NAES will work with robots and AI from Gecko Robotics to inspect and maintain critical infrastructure.

Foresight said this latest integration is geared toward autonomous drones, a new technology for the perception company.

AURA Network Systems will test its integration of voice technology with drone flights for safe operations in the national airspace.

A low-power system using radio frequency waves takes a step toward autonomous, indoor drone navigation

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 develops passive radar and radio frequency sensing technology for detecting and precisely locating drones.

In recent years, Redwire said it has worked to strengthen and grow its position as a provider of defense technology.

Draganfly evaluated and mapped potential routes, and completed test flights that included takeoff and landing within hospital infrastructure.

This latest partnership follows Matternet’s recent launch of a drone delivery operation in Silicon Valley.

Beginning today, when certain DoorDash customers in Texas select drone delivery, their order will be delivered via Wing.

Drone logistics promises to transform the industry, as Research Nester examines innovations, key players, and future trends.

Project CETI researchers developed the AVATARs framework to make the most out of the small amount of time sperm whales spend on the surface.

With the IC Drone operational for cleaning electric insulators, Duke Robotics now aims to expand its offering to utility providers globally.

While Skydio lost out on its U.S. Army contract to Red Cat, it did bring in $170 million in funding this week.

On a pro forma basis, the combined company expects to deliver more than $1.7 billion in revenue.

ANELLO Photonics, which has developed compact navigation and positioning for autonomous systems, has closed its Series B round.

In October 2024, large funding rounds, new AI product developments, and, of course, humanoids were drew readers’ attention.

Startups from Korea gained mentorship, connections, and exposure to the U.S. market in the MassRobotics International Immersion Program.

Corvus Robotics’ latest funding round brings total investment to $18 million as the company prepares to sell to a larger customer base.

XTEND has quickly pivoted and iterated drone hardware and autonomy software to support the IDF in field operations.