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Don't F*ck with Skydio
Skydio

Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection

At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the standard corporate fare of logos or tame slogans, this expletive-laden message radiates aggression and defiance.…

UK Secures $40M Deal to Supply Advanced Drones to Ukraine
Anduril

UK Secures $40M Deal to Supply Advanced Drones to Ukraine

The UK has partnered with US-based company Anduril to supply advanced attack drones to Ukraine, bolstering its defense capabilities against Russian aggression in the Black Sea. This $40M (£30M) agreement, announced by the UK Ministry of Defence via a post on X, follows the delivery of over 10,000 drones to the front line, signaling a…

Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module
DJI

Unraveling the Mystery of the DJI Matrice 400’s Sub-2 GHz Module

The drone industry buzzes with anticipation as DJI prepares to launch the Matrice 400, a heavy-lift enterprise drone hinted at in recent leaks. Amid this excitement, FCC filings have uncovered a curious component: the “M400 RC sub2G SDR module” with FCC ID SS3-Sub2G2412. This module, detailed in documents dated November 20, 2024, hints at a…

NYC’s Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025 Signals a New Hub for Innovation
Robotics

NYC’s Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025 Signals a New Hub for Innovation

The Drones, Robotics, and AI Summit 2025, held today, at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, brought together over 300 industry leaders to explore the future of autonomous systems. Organized by Oliver Mitchell of ff Venture Capital (ffVC), in collaboration with the New York Robotics Network and Genius NY, the sold-out event highlighted NYC’s…

The Future of Warfare: The Rise of Killer Drones in Ukraine
Anduril

U.S. Military Prioritizes Drones and Counter-Drone Tech in $50 Billion Budget Shift

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business Insider article, aligns with Rep. Adam Smith’s emphasis on five critical areas—missiles, missile defenses, drones,…

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