(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
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Vector Secures $20M J.P. Morgan Loan to Scale U.S. sUAS Manufacturing
Bluffdale, UT-based defense company Vector has secured a $20 million loan from J.P. Morgan to expand domestic small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) manufacturing capacity. The financing follows Vector's Series A funding round, which closed in September 2025 and raised $61 million. That round drew investment from Pelion Venture Partners, Harpoon Ventures, Point72 Ventures, … [Read more...] about Vector Secures $20M J.P. Morgan Loan to Scale U.S. sUAS Manufacturing
Wing and Walmart Push Nationwide Drone Delivery with Atlanta Launch
Wing, Walmart expand drone delivery into metro Atlanta By DRONELIFE Editor Jim Magill Drone delivery company Wing and retail giant Walmart have expanded their UAV delivery service partnership with the opening of six new delivery hubs in the metropolitan Atlanta region. The move is part of a broader expansion effort to bring drone delivery hubs to 100 additional Walmart … [Read more...] about Wing and Walmart Push Nationwide Drone Delivery with Atlanta Launch
How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Animal rights group uses drones to combat abusive situations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Because cock fighting is illegal in every U.S. state, the gamblers and promoters of this cruel sport most often resort to holding their events behind high fences or in remote rural areas far from the view of critical eyes. However, thanks to the efforts of Showing Animals … [Read more...] about How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial intelligence. The seed round is led by U.S. firm AlleyCorp, with participation from OVNI Capital in France. The company plans to use the funding to … [Read more...] about Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
