The 2023 FIRA USA agricultural robotics show in Salinas CA was a great collection of cutting edge agtech robotics solutions.
WiBotic releases automatic drone charging pad
WiBotic’s PowerPad Pro charges drones without physical connection points, while wirelessly transferring flight data, images and video.
Percepto receives blanket BVLOS approval from FAA
This denial allows Percepto to operate uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without humans onsite.
New tethered drone system enables the DJI M30 series to fly indefinitely for up to 100m
The new tethered drone solution enables quick deployment of a drone in a first responder situation.
PODCAST: Commercial UAV update; Product leadership with Kishore Boyalakuntla
This week’s podcast reviews the latest developments in UAVs and a deep dive into product management with Kishore Boyalakuntla.
Matternet M2 Drone Delivery System First to Achieve FAA Type Certification
The process has taken four years to complete, but Matternet is leading the industry as the first to be certified by the FAA.
Reliable Robotics achieves major FAA milestone
Aviation safety moves a step forward through agreement on certification basis of advanced automation systems
Skydio wins Production Other Transaction agreement for U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance Program
The contract will be worth up to $99.8M over the next five years.
Delek approved by FAA for BVLOS flights
Delek uses Percepto’s autonomous drones to maintain remote operations 24/7, automate day-to-day operations in its facilities.
The Flying Ship Company to launch ground effect cargo aircraft
The Flying Ship Company is on the path to bringing semi-autonomous, ground effect aircraft to market and improve cargo delivery options in coastal areas.
DroneDeploy acquires Rocos to help customers automate jobsite workflow
Rocos’ technology will enable robotics to drive large-scale automation for construction, energy and agriculture
Reliable Robotics selected for NASA Advanced Air Mobility campaign
Reliable Robotics autonomous aircraft collaborate with NASA to demonstrate Advanced Air Mobility
DroneDeploy Raises $50 M Series E Funding
Data and analytics software provider DroneDeploy raised an additional $50 M in series E funding to support market growth and expansion beyond drones.
Percepto Secures $45M Series B Funding
Percepto, pioneering autonomous inspection by industrial robotics, today announced a strategic investment of $45 million in Series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) to launch a transformative solution for remote, fully autonomous, asset monitoring, inspection and compliance of industrial sites. KDT is joined by new investors State of Mind Ventures, Atento Capital, Summit Peak Investments, Delek-US and existing investors U.S. Venture Partners, Spider Capital and Arkin Holdings, bringing the total investment in the company to $72.5 million.
Exyn Technologies Launches New Fully Autonomous Drone
Exyn Technologies today announced two new products, the ExynAero and ExynPak. These solutions enable data collection and mapping in GPS-denied areas.
Ware Robotics Flies High With $2.5M Seed Funding
Ware, a technology startup deploying autonomous drones for warehouse inventory counting, has closed $2.5 million in seed-round funding.
The funding will be used for building out the team to further Ware’s artificial intelligence capabilities and support customers as they deploy their technology.
VIDEO: Corvus Robotics | Warehouse Inventory Drones
Corvus Robotics unveils its new product for early customers in 2019 — the latest-gen fully autonomous drone operating with no human in the loop.
Reliable Robotics Emerges From Stealth with Autonomous Passenger Airplanes
Reliable Robotics has emerged from stealth and is demonstrating how autonomous passenger airplanes will change aviation history.
Ware Robotics
Ware leverages the power of drones to transform the way warehouses and distribution centers accomplish the critical task of tracking inventory.