Nigeria-based Terra Industries scales production with backing from U.S. investors, pointing to a third path beyond the U.S. and China A Nigerian startup is drawing global attention as it works to scale drone manufacturing in Africa. According to reporting from TechRadar, Terra Industries is building production capacity that could reach 30,000 drones per year. The effort … [Read more...] about Africa’s Drone Manufacturing Push Signals a New Global Supply Chain
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Lucid Bots Raises $20M to Scale Autonomous Exterior Cleaning Drone Platform
Funding supports expansion of robotics, AI, and subscription-based service model for cleaning operators Lucid Bots has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round to expand its autonomous exterior cleaning platform and scale U.S.-based manufacturing. The round was co-led by Cubit Capital and Idea Fund Partners. Additional investors include Taylor Rhodes, WaterStone Impact … [Read more...] about Lucid Bots Raises $20M to Scale Autonomous Exterior Cleaning Drone Platform
Unifly Expands European Drone Consulting with New Acquisition
Unifly acquires EuroUSC-Benelux to expand drone regulatory and compliance consulting across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France. Unifly, a global leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, has acquired EuroUSC-Benelux, a consultancy specializing in drone regulation, safety, and operational compliance. The deal expands Unifly Consulting's presence across … [Read more...] about Unifly Expands European Drone Consulting with New Acquisition
Africa Pavilion to Debut at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
African Drone Forum initiative highlights growing role of African innovators in global autonomy ecosystem The African Drone Forum (ADF) has announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Pavilion at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, set to take place March 24 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Pavilion marks the first time Africa will present a unified, continent-level presence at a … [Read more...] about Africa Pavilion to Debut at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
Factorial’s Solid-State Batteries Target High-Altitude Drone Missions
Factorial’s new strategic investment round highlights how solid-state batteries are moving deeper into the drone market. The company plans to apply its FEST and Solstice platforms to high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles and mobile robotics. Solid-state batteries for drones Factorial’s solid-state batteries combine high energy density with low weight, which directly … [Read more...] about Factorial’s Solid-State Batteries Target High-Altitude Drone Missions
