SwissDrones, a global manufacturer of long-range uncrewed helicopter systems announced it has secured additional seven-figure funding in a round led by DiamondStream Partners.
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Geo Week, February 13-15, 2023
Geo Week is the intersection of geospatial + the built world. The event brings together AEC Next Expo & Conference,…
CES ‘world premiere’ ZF connectivity platform gets boost from Hexagon positioning technology
The ZF ProConnect platform securely connects vehicles with cloud and infrastructure with integration of leading-edge positioning solutions from Hexagon.
Iris Automation Receives third BVLOS Waiver for River Rescue Operations in Reno
Iris Automation recently received its third BVLOS waiver on behalf of the City of Reno Fire Department, opening up more options for future autonomous drone river rescue missions.
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Dallas area. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 11 stores, the company said.
Mapping the Big Basin
The California nonprofit CyArk uses drones, LiDAR and GNSS equipment to 3D scan and model cultural heritage sites to help tell their stories. Increasingly, that mission means recording the effects of climate change.
Zipline, Government of Rwanda Announce Partnership to Serve Entire Country
Zipline today announced a new partnership with the government of Rwanda that aims to complete nearly 2 million instant deliveries and fly more than 200 million autonomous kilometers in the country by 2029.
2022 Top Drone Industry Developments
Looking back on 2022, the drone industry had a banner year. Some of the big developments include positive movement on the regulatory front, COTS drones prevailed on the battlefield and some of the first drone certifications. Will we see more of this in the year to come?
NASA to Utilize Commercially Available TerraPoiNT Network in SF Bay Area to Further Urban Air Mobility Development
NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, announced that it has been selected by NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon…
Highlander Partners Announces Acquisition of Counter-UAS Company Liteye Systems
Highlander Partners L.P. announced the acquisition of Liteye Systems, which develops, integrates and manufactures counter unmanned aircraft systems.
FAA Grants BVLOS Waiver for Percepto’s Drone in a Box System
AUSTIN, Texas—Percepto, which provides automated drone-in-a-box technology, announced Nov. 7 the Federal Aviation Administration granted it a nationwide waiver for…
FSF to Recognize International Teams for Safety Leadership, Innovation
The government/industry-led Aviation Safety InfoShare and a team comprising Zipline and the governments of Rwanda and Ghana will be honored…
U.S. Border Patrol Purchasing Over $1 Million in Drones from Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat Holdings Inc., a provider of highly sophisticated and complex SUAS products for militaries globally, announced Oct. 20 its…
Aerosonde UAS Supporting Fourth U.S. Navy Ship with Extended Range ISR Services
Textron Systems Corp., a Textron Inc. company, announced today it has been awarded a contract valued at up to $22…
VectorNav Technologies Provides GNSS/INS with RTK for Indy Autonomous Challenge
VectorNav Technologies, a world leader in inertial navigation solutions, announced today that it has been chosen to be the exclusive…
Airobotics Ltd. to Acquire Iron-Drone Assets to Offer Counter-Drone Capabilities Via Its Optimus System
AIROBOTICS Ltd., a leading provider of autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and automated data analysis and visualization platforms, announced today…
Volatus Aerospace Adds Over 500,000 km of Oil & Gas Pipeline Right of Way Surveillance with Acquisition of Synergy Aviation Ltd.
Volatus Aerospace Corp. announced today that it has signed an arm’s length definitive agreement dated Oct 12, 2022, to acquire…
