Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and Drones The reconciliation package formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is best known for its tax provisions, but it also embeds an expansive suite of unmanned systems funding that could reshape the U.S. drone ecosystem for years to come. Below is a focused review of the bill’s drone-related elements and their likely impact on … [Read more...] about Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry
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Quantum Systems Raises €160M to Accelerate Global Growth in AI-Powered Drone Intelligence
Funding to Boost Production, Expand Internationally, and Advance Autonomous Aerial Systems for Defense and Industry Quantum Systems Secures Major Investment to Scale Aerial Intelligence Solutions Quantum Systems, a Germany-based developer of AI-powered drone platforms, has raised €160 million to expand global operations and scale production. The Series C funding round was led … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Raises €160M to Accelerate Global Growth in AI-Powered Drone Intelligence
$150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Signals Major Boost for Uncrewed Systems and Drones
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have unveiled a $150 billion defense reconciliation proposal that marks a significant investment in drone technology and uncrewed systems across all domains. The bill represents a major commitment to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base, with a particular focus on capabilities relevant to the Indo-Pacific region. Major … [Read more...] about $150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Signals Major Boost for Uncrewed Systems and Drones
Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings
In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic … [Read more...] about Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings
Public Safety Drone Market: BRINC Scores $25 Million in Series A Funding
BRINC, an emerging leader in the public safety drone market, has announced a $25 million Series A funding round. Financing was led by Index Ventures with participation from Sam Altman, Tusk Venture Partners, Jeff Weiner’s Next Play Ventures, Dylan Field, Elad Gil, Patrick Spence, Alex Wang, and former Acting Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan. BRINC previously raised a … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Market: BRINC Scores $25 Million in Series A Funding
