The Czech aircraft company opens ground testing on Technology Demonstrator 2.0 in Prague and targets flight testing in 2027 and commercial deliveries between 2027 and 2029. Prague-based Zuri unveiled its Zuri uncrewed cargo VTOL, a hybrid-electric tiltrotor for civil and defense operators, on August 27, 2026. The aircraft carries more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) over 679 … [Read more...] about Czech Zuri Introduces Uncrewed Cargo Tiltrotor for Civil and Defense Operations
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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
Airbound Raises $37 Million Series A and Plans 10,000 Daily Drone Flights Across Andhra Pradesh
The Bengaluru aerospace startup, led by Greenoaks with DoorDash participation, targets a payload-to-aircraft ratio three times better than industry norms. Bengaluru-based Airbound closed a $37 million Series A round on August 25, 2026. The aerospace company also signed a commercial drone delivery agreement with the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Greenoaks led the round with … [Read more...] about Airbound Raises $37 Million Series A and Plans 10,000 Daily Drone Flights Across Andhra Pradesh
Perceptual Robotics Gets £4 Million to Scale Turbine Inspection Drones
Bristol-based drone company adds Innovate UK backing and a fresh check from Investing for Purpose alongside follow-on from Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital. Perceptual Robotics has secured more than £4 million (about $5.3 million) so far in 2026. The Bristol-based company will use the capital to expand its wind turbine inspection platform. It announced the milestone … [Read more...] about Perceptual Robotics Gets £4 Million to Scale Turbine Inspection Drones
