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With Softbank Financing, Investment in Nuro Surpasses $1B
Nuro, a delivery-focused, robotics company based in Mountain View, California, announced Monday it had secured $940 million in financing from…
Los Angeles UAS Disaster Conference in March to Explore Role of Drone Tech for Public Safety, Emergencies
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have continuously demonstrated incredible value assisting with disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and volcanos. These catastrophic…
That’s a Rebar Wrap
Autonomous Robots Helping Bridge Contractors Improve Productivity Autonomous rebar-tying robots are helping bridge contractors improve productivity by completing one of…
Elistair Tethered Drones Deployed for Security and News Coverage During the Super Bowl
Two Elistair tethered drones were put to use during the 53rd Super Bowl in Atlanta: One deployed by CNN for news…
New Bill Would Protect FAA from Future Shutdowns
A new bill introduced Friday would protect Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel from being furloughed should there be another government…
MetaVista Completes Nearly 11-Hour Flight Using Intelligent Energy UAV Fuel Cell Power Module
MetaVista, a South Korean-based liquid hydrogen specialist, recently completed a nearly 11-hour multi-copter test flight using an Intelligent Energy UAV…
UAV Navigation Joins Cobham to Provide SATCOM Solutions for UAVs
As advanced technologies within the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry improve and become increasingly available to platform manufacturers, the autonomy…
French Police Use Elistair Tethered Drone System to Provide Security at Concerts, Sporting Events, More
Tethered drones have been used for security at concerts, golf tournaments and even at a motorcycle world championship event in…
Feds Directed to Use Drones to Fight Wildfires
Hours before parts of the federal government were to shutdown, the president signed an executive order directing the federal government…
Robotic Systems Help Contractors Overcome Workforce Challenges
Over the last year, the talented team of craftsmen at Colorado-based Berich Masonry, Inc. have looked to robotic technology to…
Emqopter Operating ‘First Urban Delivery Drone’ in Germany
Emqopter is a Wurzburg-based drone-technology supplier that says it is operating the first-ever drone-based urban delivery system, in Bad Neustadt,…
Autonomous Vehicles Gaining Ground in China
A future of autonomous driving continues to become reality in China, as local authorities and private firms work together to…
FLIR Systems Acquires Aeryon Labs
FLIR Systems recently acquired Aeryon Labs for $200 million, expanding FLIR’s drone solutions to include advanced airframes, sensors and flight…
Denver’s First Autonomous Shuttle Hits the Streets
The EasyMile electric autonomous shuttle made its debut on Denver roadways in late January—marking a first for the city and…
Delair Opens Repair and Maintenance Centers in the U.S.
France-based Delair recently partnered with Frontier Precision and Seiler Instrument, both drone resellers and service providers, to expand its repair…
Bavak Drone Detection Could Have Saved Gatwick a Bundle
Last December, travelers were greeted by chaos at London’s Gatwick airport, when reported drone sightings shut runways for 36 hours…
