The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, … [Read more...] about Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners
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Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure
Austin-based Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global deployment of its aerial robotics system for power line construction and maintenance. The round was led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from Activate Capital and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Energy Impact Partners. Founded in 2018 by … [Read more...] about Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure
Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones
After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm Robotics, Inc. (Apium) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Red Cat) have announced a new partnership. On 4 November 2025 they signed a Memorandum of … [Read more...] about Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones
Autonomous Methane Detection Drones Earn EPA Approval for Oil and Gas Compliance
Percepto system authorized as Alternative Test Method under OOOOa and OOOOb The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Percepto’s autonomous OGI drone system as an Alternative Test Method under Subparts OOOOa and OOOOb. The approval allows fully remote optical gas imaging inspections for federal compliance at new and existing sources. Percepto’s technology can … [Read more...] about Autonomous Methane Detection Drones Earn EPA Approval for Oil and Gas Compliance
Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid
Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The collaboration aims to enable continuous, remote inspection of power infrastructure across the United States. America’s utilities face mounting … [Read more...] about Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid
