Funding supports expansion of robotics, AI, and subscription-based service model for cleaning operators Lucid Bots has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round to expand its autonomous exterior cleaning platform and scale U.S.-based manufacturing. The round was co-led by Cubit Capital and Idea Fund Partners. Additional investors include Taylor Rhodes, WaterStone Impact … [Read more...] about Lucid Bots Raises $20M to Scale Autonomous Exterior Cleaning Drone Platform
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Hungary’s ABZ Innovation Challenges Farm Drone Giants
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
The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Why Networks, Chips, and Trusted Infrastructure Will Decide Who Scales (News and commentary.) Commercial drones are increasingly shaped by forces far beyond the airframe. As governments tighten rules around “trusted” technology and assess the risks of “high-risk vendors,” it’s become clear that modern digital infrastructure is deeply interdependent. No single nation controls … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
DJI Announces Launch of DJI FlyCart 100 Delivery Drone
DJI has announced the global launch of the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), its next-generation aerial delivery platform designed for industrial-grade transport operations. Building on the success of the FlyCart 30, the new system offers increased payload capacity, faster battery charging, and an integrated intelligent safety suite for enhanced reliability in demanding environments. … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Launch of DJI FlyCart 100 Delivery Drone
Nokia Upgrades 5G Drone Platform With Amprius SiCore Batteries
New power system supports longer flights, heavier payloads, and mission-critical operations Nokia has announced a major upgrade to its 5G drone platform with the integration of Amprius’ SiCore® batteries. The change follows a full qualification and testing process and responds to rising industry demand for drones that can fly longer, carry more advanced sensors, and operate as … [Read more...] about Nokia Upgrades 5G Drone Platform With Amprius SiCore Batteries
