Funding for U.S. drone manufacturers has just broken through another record, as Skydio investment soars by a $170 million Series D round. The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz's Growth Fund. The announcement is the latest chapter in the stunning Skydio story. Introduced in 2019, Skydio's autonomous platform was breakthrough technology for the industry. For the … [Read more...] about Skydio Investment Soars by Another $170 Million
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Drones for Government Agencies: GSA Limits Procurement List to Blue sUAS
The U.S. government has taken a further step to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones for government agencies. GSA limits inclusion of some drones from procurement list for government agencies By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill In the latest skirmish in the ongoing war between the federal government and the producers of Chinese-made drones, the General Services … [Read more...] about Drones for Government Agencies: GSA Limits Procurement List to Blue sUAS
U.S. Drone Industry: Changes in Export Control Could Help U.S. Manufacturers
As the U.S. drone industry continues to develop, new developments in commerce regulations may make it easier for U.S.-based drone manufacturers to access the global marketplace. Flexibility is the Key to Airpower: More Developments in Drone Export Controls By DRONELIFE Guest Contributor Dawn M.K. Zoldi* On January 12, 2021, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of … [Read more...] about U.S. Drone Industry: Changes in Export Control Could Help U.S. Manufacturers
Drones Manufactured in the U.S.: Skydio’s New Partnership will Revolutionize Drone Design and Manufacturing
Drones manufactured in the U.S. are gaining traction - and a new partnership between U.S. manufacturer Skydio and Arris, a leader in advanced manufacturing of high-performance products, could help to revolutionize drone design and manufacturing. Skydio and Arris "have redefined airframe design leveraging Additive Molding™, Arris’s breakthrough carbon fiber manufacturing … [Read more...] about Drones Manufactured in the U.S.: Skydio’s New Partnership will Revolutionize Drone Design and Manufacturing
U.S. Drone Manufacturers Make New Production Deals After DOJ Decision
U.S. drone manufacturers are making new production deals with overseas companies following the U.S. DOJ's decision to limit funding for drones manufactured in "listed" countries, including China. Parrot was one of the first overseas companies to provide for U.S. based manufacturing, purchasing a U.S. drone manufacturer to produce their Blue sUAS ANAFI USA. Now, French … [Read more...] about U.S. Drone Manufacturers Make New Production Deals After DOJ Decision