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FreeFly Systems

Freefly Systems Unveils New Astro Drone Variant, Teases Future Products

Freefly Systems, a leading American drone manufacturer, announced a new variant of their popular Astro drone, featuring NDAA-compliant radios.

Haye KestelooJul 18

India

ideaForge Invests in GalaxEye to Develop Advanced Drone-Based Sensors

According to a recent report from INC42, Indian drone manufacturer ideaForge has acquired a stake in Bengaluru-based spacetech startup GalaxEye Space. This strategic investment aims to enhance ideaForge’s capabilities in developing drone-based sensors for fog and foliage penetration. The Investment Details ideaForge announced on July 10, 2024, that it has entered into a Share Subscription…

Haye KestelooJul 11

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Department of Transportation

Michigan Invests Millions in Drone Infrastructure to Lead Air Mobility Revolution

Michigan is taking bold steps to position itself at the forefront of the drone industry, as reported by Axios Detroit. The state’s Democratic leadership has allocated $7.5 million in the state budget to continue developing drone infrastructure, aiming to unlock economic opportunities in the skies. Drones Beyond Delivery: Expanding Use Cases While small deliveries are…

Haye KestelooJul 11

Countering CCP Drones Act

Senate Version of NDAA Excludes Countering CCP Drones Act Language

Vic Moss from the Drone Service Provider Alliance and the Drone Advocacy Alliance has shared important news regarding the Countering CCP Drones Act. In a Facebook video, Moss revealed that the language of this controversial act is not included in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Key…

Haye KestelooJul 10

DJI

DJI Air 3S Leak Fuels Speculation About Camera Upgrades

According to a recent leak shared on Twitter by Igor Bogdanov, also known as Quadro News, drone enthusiasts may soon see a new addition to DJI’s popular Air series. The leaked image, which appears to show either the DJI Air 3S or Air 4, has sparked discussions about potential camera upgrades for the upcoming model.…

Haye KestelooJul 10

Technology

Granta Autonomy Secures $1.08M for Advanced Military Drone Tech

Reportedly, Granta Autonomy, a Lithuanian drone startup, has successfully raised €1 million ($1.08 million) in seed funding. This capital injection aims to accelerate the development and production of lightweight uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for military surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Hornet XR: A Game-Changer in Battlefield Recon Granta Autonomy’s latest UAV, the Hornet XR, is desig

Haye KestelooJul 10