Funding rounds, partnerships, layoffs, and the market math underneath the drone headlines.
A Vancouver-based film company and its drone operator have been hit with a $30,000 fine for illegally flying a drone too close to a pod of killer whales off Vancouver Island. This marks the first time in Canada that a fine has been issued for the unlawful use of a drone to capture footage of…
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…
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), owner of popular FPV drone brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, is shaking up the drone industry with a groundbreaking move. The company has adopted HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology for manufacturing drone components, particularly for FPV (First-Person View) drones. A Game-Changer for FPV Drone Manufacturing…
HoverAir has unveiled significant upgrades to its unique flying selfie camera lineup with the introduction of the X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max. These new models bring substantial improvements in video resolution, sensor size, and functionality, potentially addressing key limitations of the original HoverAir X1. DIYPhotography reports that these advancements could make the devices more…
A peculiar incident from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has caught attention, where a Russian soldier allegedly destroyed a Ukrainian drone by headbutting it. This unusual encounter was reported by Newsweek based on footage shared by multiple Russian Telegram channels. The Drone Encounter According to the reports, the incident took place in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region,…
Firmatek, a leader in utility infrastructure inspections, has integrated the ACSL SOTEN drone into its operations to meet growing regulatory and security requirements for critical infrastructure inspections. This move comes as American utilities seek NDAA-compliant drone solutions that prioritize efficiency and innovation. Shifting Landscape of Utility Drone Solutions The drone industry is facing
New leaked images of DJI’s upcoming Neo drone reveal a sleek, compact quadcopter packed with features for casual and enthusiast pilots alike. The information comes from drone industry insider Igor Bogdanov, who shared the photos on social media. READ MORE: DJI Neo: The Ultimate Beginner Drone for Gen Z and Beyond Design and Safety First…
Michigan is taking a significant step towards becoming a leader in drone and unpiloted aircraft technology. The state has announced a $6 million investment in four projects aimed at scaling up infrastructure for advanced aerial mobility. Funding the Future of Flight The Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Fund, a collaborative effort between state agencies, is providing…
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