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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 including SymbiaVC and Spectrum Moonshot Fund. Wingtra’s VTOL Drone Technology Wingtra, founded in 2016 as…
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
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 the timeline. Last-Minute Skepticism With less than 24 hours to go before the supposed launch,…
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 capabilities and potential impact on aerial photography and videography. The release date of the DJI…
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 drone operations into UK airspace, as reported by The Register. Breaking the Visual Barrier Current…
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 responded. See below. A source familiar with DroneUp’s operations, speaking to DroneXL on condition of…
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 LAANC onboarding and then gets new features; and lastly, the DJI Mini SE specs are…
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 Line of Sight Police departments across the US are expanding their drone programs, with over…
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