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Red Cat Holdings Raises $46.75M to Launch Maritime Drone Division
Red Cat Holdings, a key player in drone technology, has secured $46.75 million through a registered direct offering of 6,448,276 shares to institutional investors, reports Stock Titans. The deal, set to close around June 18, 2025, will fuel the company’s…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Leak Hints at First Category 1 Drone Under 250 Grams
A new leaked photo from Russian source Igor Bogdanov unveils more about the DJI Mini 5 Pro, suggesting an ‘imminent release’ of a category 1 drone that excites drone enthusiasts and professionals alike. The top-down image, revisiting a scene from…
Teen Innovator’s VTOL Drone Earns Congressional Gold Medal for Breakthrough Design
A 17-year-old Greenwich, Connecticut, student has redefined drone technology with a low-cost, high-efficiency vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, earning him the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Cooper Taylor, a rising senior at Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS), designed the drone…
Helsing’s Lura Platform and SG-1 Fathom Glider Boost Underwater Drone Surveillance
Helsing, a Munich-based defense tech startup, has secured a €600 million ($641 million) investment led by Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, valuing the company at €12 billion ($12.83 billion). This funding, reported by the Financial Times, fuels Helsing’s expansion into underwater…
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…
Ukrainian A-22 Glider Strike Disrupts Russian Shahed Factory in Yelabuga
On June 16, 2025, Ukraine executed a groundbreaking drone strike on a Russian Shahed drone manufacturing facility in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, approximately 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from Ukraine’s border, using an innovative towed glider system. The attack, reported by The New…
How Drones Played a Key Role in Capturing a Minnesota Manhunt Suspect
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New York Times reported that Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended late Sunday night, June 15, 2025,…
Renault’s Vision4Rescue Drone-Equipped EV Enhances Emergency Drone Operations
Renault has introduced the Vision4Rescue, an electric concept vehicle that doubles as a drone-enabled mobile command center for emergency services. Built on the Renault 4 E-Tech platform in collaboration with Software République, this rugged EV integrates a roof-mounted drone from…
Russia Elevates Drone Troopers to a New Military Branch, Boosting UAV Capabilities
Russia has officially recognized drone troopers as a distinct branch of its armed forces, a strategic move announced by Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a recent meeting on the country’s new ten-year armament program. This development, reported on by the…
Airo Drone Maker Soars 140% in Explosive Post-IPO Debut
Airo Group Holdings Inc. made a stunning entrance into the public market, with its shares skyrocketing 140% during their trading debut on Friday, June 13, 2025. The drone manufacturer raised $60 million in an initial public offering (IPO), becoming the…
NYPD Deploys Skydio Drone to Monitor No Kings Protests on Fifth Avenue
On June 14, 2025, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) utilized a Skydio X10 drone to oversee crowds during the No Kings protests along Fifth Avenue, marking a significant moment in urban drone surveillance. Amid ongoing demonstrations against President…
DJI Matrice 400, Altitude Angels Detect & Avoid System, & Fire Academy Trainer Courses
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI unveils the new Matrice 400, Altitude Angel secures a US patent, and the National Fire Academy hosts a train-the-trainer course for local fire officials.…
