CEO Adam Bry highlights reduced capital needs as company expands production and commits billions to domestic manufacturing Skydio has raised $110 million in Series F financing, led by existing investors, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.4 billion. In a LinkedIn post from co-founder and CEO Adam Bry, the leader emphasized a notable shift in the company’s financial … [Read more...] about Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
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Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has continued to expand its current drones as first responders (DFR) program, despite concerns that its use of drones and equipment made by Chinese company DJI could raise security issues. In January Chief Stacey Graves Police created a specialized DFR unit, with four officers who are … [Read more...] about Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill While initiating a drones as first responders’ program, the Dallas Police Department is seeking to connect its UAV data operations with its existing comprehensive data-collection and storage system. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. Working with security … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
Back for Another Year: SkyfireAI’s Annual Drone Industry Predictions for 2026 (Guest Post)
It's become a tradition! For the last two years, Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI gave us his predictions for the drone industry... and he wasn't wrong. Here's the 2026 update! Matt's take on the FCC ruling, the big winners and losers, and what happens as the drone industry enters its "awkward teenage phase." DRONELIFE does not accept or make payment for guest posts Drone Industry … [Read more...] about Back for Another Year: SkyfireAI’s Annual Drone Industry Predictions for 2026 (Guest Post)
Skydio Reaches Deployment in More Than 1,000 Public Safety Agencies as DFR Adoption Accelerates in the U.S.
U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio has reached a new milestone, with its aircraft now deployed in more than 1,000 public safety agencies across the country. The company shared the news with DRONELIFE and noted that agencies range from major departments such as the New York Police Department and the San Francisco Police Department to small rural organizations that rely on drones to … [Read more...] about Skydio Reaches Deployment in More Than 1,000 Public Safety Agencies as DFR Adoption Accelerates in the U.S.
