By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Tulsa builds a full drone industry ecosystem from the ground up. Tulsa Oklahoma, long identified as a capital of the oil industry, is striving to be rechristened as "The Drone Capital of the World." The city seemed to be well on its way to securing that title last month after Irish drone delivery company MANNA announced the selection … [Read more...] about Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’
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Corvus Robotics Names Co-Founder CEO and Closes $20M Round
Founding CTO takes over as Jackie Wu moves to the board for health reasons, and Corvus Robotics announces the broadest product expansion in its history. Corvus Robotics named co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Mohammed Kabir its chief executive officer on August 25, 2026. Kabir has run technology and product since he co-founded the Mountain View company. He succeeds … [Read more...] about Corvus Robotics Names Co-Founder CEO and Closes $20M Round
Quantum-Systems Opens Huntsville, Alabama Outpost
The U.S. subsidiary of the Quantum Systems Group opens a 3,200-square-foot engineering and R&D office in Huntsville's Cummings Research Park corridor. Quantum-Systems Inc. opened a 3,200-square-foot engineering and research and development office in Huntsville, Alabama, on August 24, 2026. The site sits in Upland Park, adjacent to Cummings Research Park, the second-largest … [Read more...] about Quantum-Systems Opens Huntsville, Alabama Outpost
Company Launches Drone Manufacturing Plant in Cajun Country
By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Creating an ecosystem to support a flourishing drone manufacturing base to meet the future needs of U.S. industrial customers is going to take several years and involve a partnership between AUV producers and the federal government. A Houston-based producer of agricultural spray drones is doing its part to facilitate that … [Read more...] about Company Launches Drone Manufacturing Plant in Cajun Country
Anti-Drone Laser Developer Aurelius Systems Announces $10 Million Seed Round
Anti-drone laser systems developer Aurelius Systems recently announced the close of a $10 million seed round co-led by General Catalyst and Draper Associates. This funding will enable Aurelius to scale operations and accelerate development of its next-gen laser platform, designed to safeguard critical infrastructure and frontline forces from rapidly evolving UAS … [Read more...] about Anti-Drone Laser Developer Aurelius Systems Announces $10 Million Seed Round
