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Manna Raises $50M to Expand Drone Delivery Network in the U.S.

April 1, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Funding supports plans for 40 new bases and continued scaling of suburban UAV delivery operations Manna Air Delivery has announced a $50 million Series B funding round to expand its drone delivery operations in the United States and Europe. The company says the new funding brings its total raised to $110 million and will support plans to launch up to 40 new operational bases … [Read more...] about Manna Raises $50M to Expand Drone Delivery Network in the U.S.

Hungary’s ABZ Innovation Challenges Farm Drone Giants

March 13, 2026 by staff 2 Comments

A Hungarian drone start-up is seeking to challenge the market-leading China-based manufacturers that dominate international markets for heavy-duty drones used in agriculture and industrial applications.  ABZ Innovation recently announced the closing of an $8.2 million funding round to support the five-year-old company’s next growth phase, aimed at scaling production, … [Read more...] about Hungary’s ABZ Innovation Challenges Farm Drone Giants

DEXA Secures $15M to Expand At-Home Drone Delivery in Major U.S. Cities

September 25, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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FAA milestones position the company to compete in the drone delivery market Drone delivery company DEXA has closed an oversubscribed $15 million seed round to expand operations and introduce at-home drone delivery in major metropolitan markets. The company says the funding validates its plan to empower local retailers with tools to compete against the two-day shipping standard … [Read more...] about DEXA Secures $15M to Expand At-Home Drone Delivery in Major U.S. Cities

U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms

July 21, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 5 Comments

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The drone industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in investment and capital flow, as a series of legislative measures and executive directives reshape the procurement and manufacturing environment for both established and emerging drone companies. Recent months have brought a flood of funding announcements, with sector analysts citing a direct connection to … [Read more...] about U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms

BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push on Weekly Wings!

March 10, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into the latest developments in drone technology, global policy, and market shifts. They start by analyzing BYD’s groundbreaking EV-drone integration, where the world's largest EV manufacturer has partnered with DJI to incorporate a docking system for autonomous drones in its vehicles. They debate the practicality … [Read more...] about BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push on Weekly Wings!

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