Foreign manufacturers are pursuing U.S. production, domestic companies are attracting investment, and Pentagon orders are growing. But can the industry achieve lasting scale? News and Commentary. The Trump administration has made domestic drone manufacturing a national security priority. New restrictions on foreign-produced drones, increased defense procurement, and efforts … [Read more...] about Is Trump’s Plan to Build a U.S. Drone Industry Working?
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MFE Offshore Adds Hydromea EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV to Portfolio
Houston-based MFE Offshore becomes an official distributor of Hydromea's tetherless underwater inspection technology for energy operators. MFE Offshore announced July 9, 2026, that it has partnered with Swiss underwater robotics developer Hydromea to distribute the Hydromea EXRAY underwater inspection ROV across the energy, industrial, hydropower, marine infrastructure and … [Read more...] about MFE Offshore Adds Hydromea EXRAY Underwater Inspection ROV to Portfolio
Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection
With growing demand for safer, faster, and smarter inspections, Voliro’s tiltable-rotor drones lead the shift toward autonomous industrial maintenance Voliro Secures Funding to Scale Autonomous Aerial Robots Zurich-based aerial robotics company Voliro has announced the successful extension of its Series A funding round, raising a total of $23 million. Backed by venture … [Read more...] about Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection
