Recent Chinese export controls targeting Red Cat may have limited immediate impact, but they underscore why U.S. drone manufacturers are under pressure to understand every layer of their supply chains. China's decision to place drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings and their subsidiary, Teal Drones on its export control list may not immediately disrupt production. But the move … [Read more...] about China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
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Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones
After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm Robotics, Inc. (Apium) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Red Cat) have announced a new partnership. On 4 November 2025 they signed a Memorandum of … [Read more...] about Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones
Teal Drones Founder Faces Lawsuit from Former Company Over Trade Secret Dispute
George Matus founded Teal Drones in 2015 at just 18 years old, turning a high-school passion into a company recognized for its fast, modular drones with onboard computing power. Matus built Teal to deliver high-performance platforms for both consumer and enterprise markets. His early work earned him a Thiel Fellowship and a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in Consumer … [Read more...] about Teal Drones Founder Faces Lawsuit from Former Company Over Trade Secret Dispute
What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones
The U.S, Senate published their version of the National Defense Authorization Act 2025 (S. 4638, NDAA FY25) on July 8, 2024. The NDAA is "must pass" legislation, establishing funding for US military agencies: among the broader issues at stake in the current Act are pay raises and healthcare provisions for US military families. The NDAA is also a critical piece of legislation … [Read more...] about What the Senate Version of the NDAA Has to Say About Drones
Teledyne FLIR Introduces New Hadron 640 Series for Enhanced Unmanned Systems Integration
Next-Generation Dual Thermal-Visible Cameras Optimized for Performance and Efficiency Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has unveiled its latest iteration of high-performance Hadron 640 dual radiometric thermal and visible camera modules. The newly released ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ are designed to offer enhanced thermal … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces New Hadron 640 Series for Enhanced Unmanned Systems Integration
