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.
Airbound Secures $37 Million in Series A Funding to Launch 10,000 Daily Drone Flights in Andhra…
Bengaluru Startup Airbound Secures $37 Million in Series A Funding Bengaluru-based aerospace startup Airbound has successfully closed a $37 million Series A funding round as of August 25, 2026. The funding round was led by Greenoaks with…
SkyDrive Collaborates with Air India and Suzuki to Assess eVTOL Medical Logistics in Mumbai and…
SkyDrive Advances eVTOL Feasibility Study in India The Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive Inc. has progressed its joint feasibility study in India to a route-evaluation phase as of August 25, 2026. This development follows a Memorandum of…
Quantum-Systems Establishes New Facility in Huntsville, Alabama
Quantum-Systems Inc. Opens New Office in Huntsville Quantum-Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the Quantum Systems Group, has inaugurated a 3,200-square-foot engineering and research and development office in Huntsville, Alabama, as of…
Archer and AEG to Develop Vertiport at L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles
Archer Aviation and AEG Partner to Develop Vertiport in Downtown Los Angeles Archer Aviation, in collaboration with sports and entertainment company AEG, has announced plans to establish a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.…
FCC Approves Ascento UAS Operations with Conditions
FCC Exempts Ascento Guard Dori USA v1 from Covered List The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to include an exemption for another uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) following a Conditional Approval from the…
Cat-Inspired Claws Enable Ice Dart Drone to Land on Steep Ice Surfaces
Université de Sherbrooke Researchers Develop Innovative Drone Landing System Researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada have created a new multirotor drone, named Ice Dart, designed specifically for landing on steep and slippery…
Motorola Solutions Finalizes $1.5 Billion Acquisition of D-Fend Solutions
Motorola Solutions Acquires D-Fend Solutions for Counter-Drone Technology Motorola Solutions has finalized its acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, a provider of counter-drone technology, in a deal valued at $1.5 billion. This acquisition…
Ondas Launches UAS Training and Operations Center at Ohio’s NAAMCE
Ondas Inc. Opens New UAS Facility in Springfield, Ohio Ondas Inc. has inaugurated a new unmanned aircraft training, testing, and flight operations facility at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) in Springfield,…
White House Seeks U.S. Control Over Drone Supply Chain Amid Dominance Goals
White House Hosts Drone Industry Meeting to Enhance U.S. Production The White House convened drone manufacturers, component suppliers, and government officials on Thursday for its inaugural Drone Dominance industry event. This gathering…
FCC Proposal Aims to Enhance Oversight of Drone Software and Supply Chains
FCC Considers New Disclosure Requirements for Drone Manufacturers Proposed Rulemaking Overview The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is exploring new regulations that may require drone manufacturers to disclose detailed information…