Remote sensing company Birdstop Inc. raised $2.3 million in funding to expand its constellation of BVLOS drones across the nation’s critical infrastructure, grow its AI capabilities, and deliver more data-driven value to customers.
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Pierce Aerospace, Droneresponders Announce Public Safety Remote ID Working Group
Pierce Aerospace announced it has partnered with Droneresponders, the world’s largest and leading non-profit program dedicated to advancing and educating public safety’s use of drones.
FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Flight System Certification Plan
Reliable Robotics, which develops safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announced its certification plan was formally accepted by the FAA.
Sarcos, Blattner Team to Develop Robotic Solar Construction System
Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. and Blattner Co. will collaborate on using robotics to make the installation of solar projects safer and more efficient.
Hexagon Sees Autonomy Progressing Off Road, at First
For Hexagon, the road to autonomy lies off road.
Hexagon Expands Markets for ARTEMIS Small UAS System
Hexagon is aiming its ARTEMIS small unmanned aircraft kit, originally developed for the military, at new markets, including public safety, disaster response, agriculture, land management, utility management, field research and others.
XTEND Announces Partnership with Edge AI and Computer Vision Pioneers SightX
SightX’s data processing capabilities will enhance XTEND’s XOS autonomous operating system under a new partnership.
Hexagon Divisions Team to Bring Autonomy to Heavy Industry
Hexagon’s Mining and Autonomy & Positioning divisions are teaming to further automate mining, agriculture and other heavy industries to help make them more efficient and sustainable.
Shield AI, Kratos Team to Integrate AI Pilot on Valkyrie XQ-58
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Shield AI have agreed to have Shield develop an AI pilot for the XQ-58 Valkyrie.
D-Fend Solutions Expands U.S. Presence with Multiple Leadership Hires
RA’ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Virginia—D-Fend Solutions, which provides radio frequency, cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has announced multiple additions…
India’s ideaForge Launches Netra v4Pro for U.S. ISR and Surveying
IdeaForge has just launched its Netra V4 Pro quadcopter for the U.S. market.
Skydio Gets Nationwide BVLOS Approval for Remote Drone Operations In Japan
Skydio announced the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has granted the company nationwide approval to remotely fly drones BVLOS.
Ameriflight Receives FAA Approval to Operate Matternet M2 Drone
Ameriflight has received approval from the FAA to operate drone aircraft.
ANRA Delivers Technology for India’s First Autonomous Air and Terrestrial Testbed
ANRA Technologies has completed a technology integration effort at India’s Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation.
ACUA Ocean, HydroSurv Announce Intent to Merge
ACUA Ocean and HydroSurv, two U.K.-based companies specializing in maritime autonomous systems, have announced their intention to merge.
XTEND Extends Reach, Acquires Inspection Specialists Performance Rotors
Tel Aviv-based XTEND has acquired Singapore’s Performance Rotors, with the resulting combination of human-guided autonomous operations and drone-based inspection expertise broadening XTEND’s capabilities, global reach, and ability to deliver precise, safe solutions.
Industry Trends Observed at 2023 XPONENTIAL Show
AUVSI wrapped its 2023 XPONENTIAL convention in Denver last week, bringing together thousands of attendees and hundreds of companies to discuss a path toward autonomy. The staff of Autonomous Media noticed several trends at the show.
