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Dallas Proposal Lights Up the Sky With Drone Spectacle
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Dallas Proposal Lights Up the Sky With Drone Spectacle

According to PEOPLE, Dallas witnessed one of its most extravagant drone shows when influencer Erica McDowell stepped onto a balcony and saw the words Will You Marry Me glowing above the skyline. It was the moment her boyfriend of five years, Travon Duncan, had spent months planning. Erica expected a quiet night with friends. Instead,…

Auterion Raises $130M to Scale AI-Powered Drone Swarms for Defense
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Auterion Raises $130M to Scale AI-Powered Drone Swarms for Defense

Auterion, the Swiss-American drone software company behind the open-source PX4 autopilot system, has secured $130 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate deployment of AI-powered drone swarms for military operations. The funding round values the Arlington, Virginia-based company at “north of $600 million” according to Bloomberg. The funding comes as…

Trump’s 2026 Budget Boosts Drone Funding, Slashes F-35s in $893B Defense Plan
Department of Defense

Trump’s 2026 Budget Boosts Drone Funding, Slashes F-35s in $893B Defense Plan

President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 defense budget, unveiled today, prioritizes drones and high-tech missiles while cutting F-35 jet purchases and Navy jobs, signaling a shift toward agile, cost-effective warfare. The $892.6 billion proposal, detailed by Reuters, emphasizes deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and lessons from Ukraine’s drone-heavy combat, reshaping military priorities for drone profes

AeroVironment Stock Surges 21% After Strong Q4 Earnings and Strategic Acquisition
Aerovironment

AeroVironment Stock Surges 21% After Strong Q4 Earnings and Strategic Acquisition

AeroVironment, a leading drone manufacturer, saw its stock soar 21.6% on Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust demand for its uncrewed systems and a pivotal acquisition. The Arlington, Virginia-based company posted adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share and revenue of $275 million, surpassing forecasts of $1.39 per share and…

Wing's Delivery Drones Reveal Engineering Marvels in Spectacular Slow-Motion Testing
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DoorDash and Wing Launch Drone Delivery in Charlotte, Boosting Fast Food Access

In a groundbreaking move for local logistics, DoorDash and Wing have introduced drone delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the city’s first foray into aerial food transport. Starting today, customers near The Arboretum Shopping Center can order from local favorites like Curry Junction and national chains like Panera Bread, with deliveries arriving in as little…

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