Drone Software
Rheinmetall Bets Big on Code: Major Stake in Auterion Signals Shift to Software-Defined Warfare
German defense giant Rheinmetall has acquired a significant stake in U.S. drone software leader Auterion, signaling a massive industry shift where hardware manufacturers finally admit that future wars will be fought with code, not just explosives. Rheinmetall, the manufacturer behind…
Part 108 NPRM Updates, Skydio’s New Drones, $130M for Auterion, Drone Collision Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Part 108 NPRM updates, Skydio unveiling two new drones for specialized operations, Auterion securing $130 million in funding, and an update to last week’s story…
Auterion Raises $130M to Scale AI-Powered Drone Swarms for Defense
Auterion, the Swiss-American drone software company behind the open-source PX4 autopilot system, has secured $130 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate deployment of AI-powered drone swarms for military operations. The funding round values the…
Taiwan Partners with Ukraine-Proven Drone Tech to Counter China’s Military Threat
Taiwan has taken a bold step to bolster its defense capabilities by sealing a strategic partnership with U.S. and German-based Auterion for combat-tested drone software. Announced on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a sea drone event in Yilan, Taiwan, this…
SkyeBrowse and Paladin Unveil Real-Time 3D Modeling for Drone First Responder Programs
Today, SkyeBrowse and Paladin announced a pioneering partnership to integrate real-time 3D modeling into Drone as First Responder (DFR) workflows, a first for public safety applications, according to their joint press release. By combining SkyeBrowse’s videogrammetry technology with Paladin’s autonomous…
China Cuts Drone Component Supply Lines to West, Impacting Ukraine’s Defense Capabilities
Beijing has begun restricting exports of crucial drone components to Western nations, potentially disrupting Ukraine’s military drone program and signaling an escalation in US-China trade tensions. The equipment squeeze follows earlier sanctions on US military contractors and precedes tighter drone…
AI Drone Software Revolutionizes Search and Rescue Operations
British Mountain Rescue volunteers have developed an innovative AI-powered drone system that’s changing the game for search and rescue missions. The software, called SARDO, scans landscapes far more efficiently than human eyes, and has already proven its worth in real-world…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
We wouldn’t be able to afford American-made drones. There’s no way.
Oklahoma’s Emergency Response at Risk: The Impact of a Proposed Drone Ban In Oklahoma, a contentious legislative proposal threatens to impede emergency management operations significantly. House Bill 3068, aimed at banning the use of certain foreign-made drones, particularly from China…
The Return of 3DR: A Tale of Innovation and Adaptation?
In the fast-paced world of drone technology, when a well-known brand makes a comeback, it’s something everyone talks about. On 3DR’s website, a prominent message says “The Return,” hinting that the California-based company might be making a big move back…
Revolutionizing First Response: Brookhaven PD’s Drone Program Takes Flight
DJI Drones Unleashed: Brookhaven’s Bold Policing Leap In Brookhaven, Georgia, a suburb northeast of Atlanta, a groundbreaking approach to emergency response is taking to the skies. The Brookhaven Police Department (PD) has shifted DJI drones from the trunk of squad…
Unlocking LAANC: Aloft’s Groundbreaking Developer Tools
Aloft Technologies, Inc. unveiled an innovative suite of developer tools today. These tools allow third-party entities to integrate smoothly with the Aloft platform, offering everything from tailored map layers to Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) integrations. Aloft’s latest…