Thermal imaging and AI software integrated into Red Cat’s Black Widow drone Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, has been chosen by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for the Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). This selection comes as Red Cat secures the U.S. Army’s Short Range … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Selected for Red Cat’s Black Widow™: US Army SRR Program
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The Aerial Drone Competition Inspires Thousands of Students Nationwide
Hands-On Learning Prepares Future Innovators in Aerospace, Technology, and Robotics The 2024-2025 season of the Aerial Drone Competition has officially launched, engaging thousands of middle and high school students across the United States. Organized by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF), the program encourages hands-on, team-based learning through … [Read more...] about The Aerial Drone Competition Inspires Thousands of Students Nationwide
Romeo Durscher: A Legacy of Innovation, Ethics, and Purpose in the Drone Industry
As Romeo Durscher steps back from the drone industry, facing retirement due to a recent health diagnosis, he reflects on a career that has shaped not only technology but lives around the world. In this interview with DRONELIFE, Romeo shares stories from his remarkable journey—defined by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. From working at NASA while … [Read more...] about Romeo Durscher: A Legacy of Innovation, Ethics, and Purpose in the Drone Industry
Airbound Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding to Drive Economical Drone Delivery Solutions
New funding from Lightspeed and gradCapital supports Airbound's mission to transform last-mile delivery through cost-effective, efficient drones. Drone technology startup Airbound has raised $1.7 million in a seed round led by venture capital firm Lightspeed, with additional backing from gradCapital. This funding will help Airbound further develop its innovative TRT delivery … [Read more...] about Airbound Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding to Drive Economical Drone Delivery Solutions
Matternet and ANRA Technologies Collaborate to Scale Urban Drone Delivery Networks
Partnership Focuses on Safe and Efficient UTM Integration for BVLOS Operations Matternet, known for its urban drone delivery services, has entered a strategic partnership with ANRA Technologies to enhance airspace management for its drone networks. This partnership aims to support Matternet's recent expansion of home delivery services and enable safe Beyond Visual Line of … [Read more...] about Matternet and ANRA Technologies Collaborate to Scale Urban Drone Delivery Networks