Drone Companies
Swiss Drone Startup Wingtra Secures €23 Million in Series B1 Funding
Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors…
Pentagon’s ‘Drone Hellscape’ Strategy to Defend Taiwan
The U.S. Defense Department has developed a grand strategy to protect Taiwan from a potential Chinese military offensive, centered around flooding the area with thousands of drones. This plan, described as creating an “unmanned hellscape,” aims to delay a Chinese…
DJI Neo Drone Listing Hints at Imminent Release
A leaked product listing on an Australian online store has revealed details about DJI’s upcoming drone, the DJI Neo. The information, first spotted by DroneXL reader Steven Scop on DigiDirect’s website, offers a tantalizing glimpse into what could be DJI’s…
DJI Neo Drone Launch: Doubt Creeps in as August 20 Nears
The drone community is buzzing with speculation about the DJI Neo drone’s launch, initially expected on August 20, according to Igor Bogdanov (Quadro_News). However, as the date approaches without any official teasers from DJI, industry insiders are beginning to question…
DJI Neo Drone Takes Flight with Voice Control and Immersive Features
The DJI Neo, a soon to be released drone from industry leader DJI, is making waves with its advanced features and user-friendly design. Igor Bogdanov, aka Quadro_News recently shared some more insights about this innovative drone on X, highlighting its…
UK Greenlights Groundbreaking BVLOS Drone Trials
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the go-ahead for six new trials that will test drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for deliveries, inspections, and emergency services. This move marks a significant step towards integrating advanced…
Mayday for DroneUp: Delivery Plans Lose Altitude
DroneUp, a once-promising drone delivery startup, is facing turbulent skies as it scales back operations and grapples with internal challenges. According to Axios, the company is ending drone deliveries in three states, including 18 drone delivery hubs. Update 8/18: DroneUP…
DJI Mavic 3E gets CAT 2, Serious Drone Injury, Aloft LAANC Onboarding, & DJI Neo
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have four stories for you this week: the Mavic 3 Enterprise gets Category 2 approval, which is a big deal; a Part 107 serious injury, we’ll talk about the details; Aloft completes…
Drone Technology Advances: From Policing to Warfare
Drone technology is evolving rapidly, with major developments in policing, delivery, manufacturing, and warfare. According to a recent MIT Technology Review article, four key areas are seeing significant changes that could reshape how drones are used. Police Drones Going Beyond…
Drone Footage Reveals Tragic Fate of Tailless Humpback Whale
A humpback whale missing its tail fluke has been spotted off the coast of Washington state, with drone footage capturing the heartbreaking sight. The whale, named Catalyst, was first observed on July 5 and has since traveled about 370 miles…
DJI Neo: The Ultimate Beginner Drone for Gen Z and Beyond
The upcoming DJI Neo drone is shaping up to be a game-changer for novice pilots, especially those from the younger, social media-savvy generation. With its compact design and user-friendly features, the Neo aims to make drone flying more accessible than…
BRINC and Echodyne Partner to Enable Automated BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders
BRINC, a pioneer in drone technology for first responders, has announced a strategic partnership with Echodyne, a leader in ground-based radar systems. This collaboration, revealed on August 15, 2024, aims to integrate Echodyne’s advanced MESA® radar technology into BRINC’s purpose-built…