Anduril
U.S. Army tests drones for recon in Romania, Skydio & Anduril chosen
The U.S. Army is testing two new drone systems at an air base in Romania to primarily support in surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Skydio
X10, autonomy software, and the American drone maker betting everything on enterprise and defense.
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US Lawmakers Push to Ban Chinese Drones While Industry Experts Defend DJI’s Position
A heated debate is underway in Washington as Republican lawmakers advocate for legislation to ban DJI drones, citing national security concerns. However, in a short film from the Financial Times, [former] DJI executives and industry experts warn that such a move could disrupt American businesses and public safety operations. The Security Debate The controversy centers…
Skydio
Tulsa Fire Department Makes History with Largest-Ever Drone Response to Chemical Fire
The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) deployed its most extensive drone operation to date, utilizing seven simultaneous drones to combat a dangerous petroleum tank farm fire at AXEL Royal facility in West Tulsa. This groundbreaking emergency response showcased the department’s advanced drone capabilities and highlighted Tulsa’s growing prominence in the drone industry, reports local news outlet…
Skydio
US Drone Makers Leverage ‘Battle-Tested in Ukraine’ Claims Despite Limited Combat Success
American drone manufacturers such as Skydio and Anduril use Ukraine's battlefield as a marketing tool to secure Department of Defense contracts.
Skydio
Red Cat Unseats Skydio to Win U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Drone Contract
Red Cat Holdings won U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract, succeeding previous contract holder Skydio.
DJI
Drone Ban Update, Skydio Buys GoPro Patents, DJI Enterprise Leak
A Chinese drone ban update, Skydio buys a whole bunch of GoPro patents, and lastly, a DJI Enterprise prototype that leaked after a crash.
Skydio
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) through unconventional channels. The Backroom Deal It started with a simple email exchange. When Skydio sent a proposal to LVMPD’s chief of…
Skydio
Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations
President-elect Donald Trump offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the global drone industry.
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