Unmanned Aerial Systems / Drones

Amazon said its Prime Air drones can deliver nearly all items 5 lb. or less that can fit in a large shoebox.

Neros is developing its Archer AI and Bandit platform with the hardware and compute required for multi-asset control.

The ARM Institute and the U.S. Department of War are seeking technology project submissions to help rapid U.S. production.

The round comes just months after the Cambridge Aerospace’s $200 million Series B funding in April.

The FAA approval came nearly a year after DoorDash unveiled its delivery robot and reflects its increasing interest in building automation in-house.

DZYNE Technologies specializes in long-endurance autonomous aircraft, counter-drone systems, and autonomous effects.

XTEND said the newly granted patent expands its portfolio supporting autonomous navigation, operator assistance, and mission execution.

Quantum plans to use the proceeds to expand production capacity, strengthen supply chain resilience, and more.

Wing plans to bring drone deliveries to Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.

Mitsubishi Electric opened Serendie Street Boston, its first Western digital transformation hub dedicated to collaboration and innovation.

The robotics developer is focusing on providing emergency care in active war zones and beyond.

Mach Industries will use the funding to accelerate executing government contracts, acquire talent, develop products, and expand its network. 

Havoc claims that defense technology is entering a new era where national security priorities are demanding unified, all-domain autonomy.

The companies will combine EnPower’s electrode and pouch cell manufacturing capabilities with Anthro Energy’s Proteus electrolyte platform.

With $7.5 million in funding, WaiV Robotics is working to productize its drone landing system, and find OEM partners to work with.

Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million as it continues to develop and work toward FAA certification for its Reliable Autonomy System for civilian and military aircraft.

Heven AeroTech founder and CEO Bentzion Levinson explains how his startup has addressed drone navigation and communications in GPS-denied environments.

PDW said it plans to use the funding to ramp up production of its multi-mission drones, among other strategic programs. 

Icarus Robotics hopes its free-flying robot will be able to do repetitive tasks for astronauts on the International Space Station.

Shield AI is acquiring Aechelon, which provides high-fidelity simulation for aircraft testing and pilot training.

Satellite connectivity enables autonomous drones to operate in remote areas, overcoming the limitations of terrestrial networks for critical BVLOS missions.

Orbbec and Basler unveiled at LogiMAT the Stereo mini, which combines 3D cameras and computer vision for logistics and other applications.