Funding rounds, partnerships, layoffs, and the market math underneath the drone headlines.
According to a recent report from Axios, Bill Barr, the former U.S. Attorney General, has taken on an advisory role with military drone manufacturer Dzyne. This move comes after Dzyne’s acquisition of defense tech company High Point Aerotechnologies. The Age of Drones Barr’s involvement with Dzyne reflects the growing importance of drone technology in both…
According to a recent report by The Washington Post, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is raising alarms about China’s growing dominance in the drone industry. The committee’s findings reveal a startling statistic: Chinese companies produce 90% of commercial drones used in the United States and 77% of those flown by hobbyists.…
According to a recent report in The Wall Street Journal, Taiwan is ramping up efforts to create a drone army for its defense, but faces a unique challenge: most of the affordable drones proving effective in modern warfare are made by China, the very nation it seeks to defend against. Ukraine’s Drone Tactics Inspire Taiwan…
China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a stark warning about the risks associated with drone use near sensitive locations. This move comes amid a growing number of incidents involving unauthorized aerial photography of military installations and other restricted areas, reports the South China Morning Post. Drone Enthusiasts Face Legal Consequences The ministry shared details…
Drone industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding DJI drone bans in the United States.
ESA and TU Delft Collaborate on Autonomous Spacecraft Control The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Concepts Team and the Micro Air Vehicle Laboratory (MAVLab) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have joined forces to test neural-network-based AI control systems for next-generation space missions. The research, published in Science Robotics, involves racing drones against the…
Skydio, a US-based drone manufacturer, has announced the formation of its National Security Advisory Board, featuring a group of experts in defense and military technology. The board aims to guide Skydio’s strategy and tactics in the rapidly growing defense sector. Skydio’s Role in the Future of Autonomous Drones As a pioneer in autonomous flight, Skydio…
Tester Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Chinese Drones Over Spying Concerns U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) plans to introduce a Senate companion to the Countering CCP Drones Act on Thursday, June 19, 2024. The bill, originally authored by Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in the House, aims to restrict Chinese-made drones, particularly those from market…
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