Autopilot

Explore the future of transportation and technology with our Autopilot tag. From groundbreaking innovations like Japan’s pioneering use of medical drones to advancements in self-driving vehicles, this collection highlights how autopilot systems are transforming industries, enhancing safety, and improving efficiency. Stay informed on the latest trends shaping tomorrow’s automated world.

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Avidrone Achieves 3.84:1 Ratio in DARPA Heavy-Lift Drone Challenge

Laura Bennett Sep 1, 2026 0

DARPA Lift Challenge winner achieves a 3.84:1 payload-to-weight ratio with a purpose-built 29-pound aircraft By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Canadian drone company has won a contest sponsored by a U.S. Department of Defense…

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European Defense Companies Collaborate on Counter-Drone Sensor-to-Interceptor Network

Laura Bennett Jun 16, 2026 0

European Companies Collaborate on Counter-Drone Technology European counter-drone company Alpine Eagle and Latvian defense technology firm Origin Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate their technologies into a…

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A Santa Fe Skydio Drone Found An Unconscious Man In Four Minutes

Laura Bennett Mar 9, 2026 0

Photo credit: KOB4 Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! A man is alive today because a drone reached his tent before the paramedics did. That is the entire story, as reported by KOB4. Santa Fe first…

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Autonomous Black Hawk Program Advances Toward Contested Logistics Missions

Webmaster Mar 6, 2026 0

Near Earth Autonomy and collaborators complete integration milestones for the RUC-60 optionally crewed Black Hawk ahead of mission testing in 2026 Near Earth Autonomy and its collaborators have completed a year of integration work and…

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ZEUS VTOL Targets GNSS Denied Missions In Poland

Laura Bennett Feb 25, 2026 0

Photo credit: Ekolot Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! Europe’s tactical UAV segment just got more serious. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Ekolot Aerospace & Defense have expanded their…

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100g AI Autopilot That Turns Any Drone Into An Interceptor

Laura Bennett Feb 17, 2026 0

Raptor AI Pro AI-enabled Autopilot Module | Photo Credits: London Defence R&D Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! London Defence R&D recently unveiled their Raptor Pilot AI Pro, a 100g AI…

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Japan Is Doing What Countries Only Talk About With Medical Drones

Laura Bennett Dec 30, 2025 1

Photo credit: Toyota Tsusho & Sora-iina Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099! Medical drones are often discussed in glossy presentations and optimistic press releases, but…

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Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones

Ryan Collins Nov 5, 2025 0

After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm…

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Auterion Raises $130M To Scale AI-Powered Drone Swarms For Defense

Laura Bennett Sep 26, 2025 0

Screenshot Auterion, the Swiss-American drone software company behind the open-source PX4 autopilot system, has secured $130 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to accelerate deployment of…

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Auterion Secures $130 Million Series B to Scale Defense Software

Laura Bennett Sep 23, 2025 0

Company evolves from open-source drone software to global defense solutions Auterion has announced the close of a $130 million Series B funding round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The investment will accelerate the company’s push to…