Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel's SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
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Zipline Hits 100 Million Miles: A New Milestone in Autonomous Drone Delivery
Emission-Free, High-Speed UAV Logistics Transforms Global Healthcare and Commerce by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based autonomous drone delivery company Zipline recently revealed that they had achieved a major milestone in their efforts to bring UAV logistics to the masses, announcing that that they had reached 100 million commercial miles … [Read more...] about Zipline Hits 100 Million Miles: A New Milestone in Autonomous Drone Delivery
JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids
Autonomous Drone Solution Enhances Efficiency and Coverage in Rugged Terrain JOUAV, a manufacturer of industrial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has partnered with the Guangxi Power Supply Bureau to launch China's first "Fixed + Mobile" UAS autonomous inspection system for power grid operations. This solution sets a new standard in power line inspections by improving efficiency … [Read more...] about JOUAV Introduces Fixed + Mobile UAS Inspection System for Power Grids
Skydio Expands X10D Capabilities with Open Platform for Custom Attachments
New Interface Control Document Enables Defense and Government Partners to Enhance Drone Functionality Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer has announced the release of its Interface Control Document (ICD) for X10D payload attachments. This new development builds on the design of the Skydio X10D, allowing third parties to create custom payloads that enhance the drone’s … [Read more...] about Skydio Expands X10D Capabilities with Open Platform for Custom Attachments
Windlift’s Tethered Drones: Generating Power from the Skies with DoD Support
Company to use tethered drones to generate power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill When thinking about wind-generated electrical power, most people envision an array of massive wind turbines, each as tall as a 20-story building, with blades averaging about 210 feet in length. However, a Durham, North Carolina start-up company is developing a system that employs a … [Read more...] about Windlift’s Tethered Drones: Generating Power from the Skies with DoD Support
