New UAV Contract Expands Drone Deliveries to Lithuanian and Ukrainian Armed Forces Vilnius-based drone company Granta Autonomy has announced a €1 million contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence (MoD) to supply its first-person-view (FPV) GA-10FPV-AI quadcopter drone. The UAVs will be delivered to both the Lithuanian military and Ukrainian armed forces as part … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Startup Granta Autonomy Strengthens Military Support for Ukraine with New €1M Drone Order
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Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to Focus on Countering Small Drones
The Initiative Aims to Improve Force Protection by Addressing Threats from Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems The Pentagon’s Replicator program is shifting its focus to a pressing concern for modern warfare: countering small uncrewed aerial systems (C-sUAS). According to recent announcements from Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, the second phase of the Replicator initiative, … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to Focus on Countering Small Drones
Skydio Introduces Dock for X10: The Future of Scalable, Autonomous Drone Flight
New System Offers Autonomous Drone Deployment for Critical Operations Skydio has announced the release of Dock for X10, a new system designed to make autonomous drone operations more accessible and scalable. This technology builds on the company’s long-standing commitment to autonomy, enabling drones to operate without the constant attention of a skilled pilot. According to … [Read more...] about Skydio Introduces Dock for X10: The Future of Scalable, Autonomous Drone Flight
Wingtra Unveils MAP61: The Game-Changing Mapping Payload Redefining Survey Efficiency
New Payload Slashes Time and Boosts Efficiency for Complex Survey Projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb At InterGeo this week, Switzerland-based drone manufacturer Wingtra recently announced their new MAP61 mapping payload, which they describe as “the most efficient mapping sensor on the market”. Able to capture up to 1,140 acres in a single flight, the MAP61 is … [Read more...] about Wingtra Unveils MAP61: The Game-Changing Mapping Payload Redefining Survey Efficiency
Quantum Systems Secures Over €100 Million in Series B Funding
New investments to support global expansion and technological advancements Quantum Systems, a key innovator in drone technology, has successfully raised over €100 million through an additional Series B funding round. The latest investors, Notion Capital and Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), have joined existing stakeholders in demonstrating their support for the … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Secures Over €100 Million in Series B Funding