News
The News category delivers timely updates on drone technology, legislation, and industry developments affecting the US, EU, and Australian markets. Coverage includes regulatory changes, technological advances, and key events shaping the global drone ecosystem.
Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems
Lockheed Martin leads Series B as demand grows for integrated detection, tracking and drone interception technology
Fortem Technologies has closed a $50 million Series B financing round to expand production and deployment of its…
DoorDash Unveils Purpose-Built Drone and End-to-End Delivery System
DoorDash Air combines a new six-propeller aircraft with restaurant loading infrastructure and the company’s existing delivery marketplace
DoorDash has unveiled a purpose-built delivery drone and supporting system for restaurant deliveries.…
Blue Marble Unveils Global Mapper Subscription to Unify Geospatial Workflows
New Global Mapper subscription brings geospatial tools together as Blue Marble builds deeper connections between drone data, desktop analysis and field operations
For drone mapping professionals, collecting data is only one part of the job.…
DIU Launches $100 Million Challenge for Low-Cost ISR Aircraft
U.S. and international manufacturers invited to compete, with up to $250 million more budgeted for development and scaled production
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched a $100 million competition to identify low-cost…
U.S. Awards Amprius Up to $75 Million to Expand Domestic Drone Battery Production
Federal grant will support conversion of an existing EV battery line to produce high-energy-density cells for Group 1, 2 and 3 drones
Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) has received a federal grant of up to $75 million to expand U.S.…
Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery for Home Improvement Supplies
Pilot with Wing and DoorDash brings tools, paint products and household essentials to customers near Charlotte in as fast as 20 minutes
Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) has launched its first drone delivery service, offering customers a new way to receive…
Northglenn Proposes Rules for Drone Delivery Hubs as FAA Retains Airspace Control
Colorado proposal focuses on launch hubs as FAA authority limits local control of aircraft operation
The City of Northglenn, Colorado, is considering new rules for commercial drone delivery hubs as the industry expands across the United…
Electric Aviation Tested for Rural EMS in Texas
BETA Technologies, Metro Aviation and Washington County EMS test how electric aviation could support disaster response and medical operations in Texas
BETA Technologies and Metro Aviation have completed an electric aircraft demonstration…
SkyfireAI, DBOX, Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace Partner for U.S. Autonomous Drone Operations
SkyfireAI, DBOX, Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace combine infrastructure, software and integration expertise for U.S. deployment
SkyfireAI and Lithuania-based DBOX have formed a new collaboration aimed at advancing integrated autonomous drone…
Counter-Drone Optics Maker Opens US Headquarters, Plans Detroit Factory
UK company helps operators detect, track and classify airborne threats; US manufacturing is planned for 2026
OpenWorks Engineering has opened a US regional headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. The UK-based company also plans to open a…