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Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Hits $4.4B Valuation
Skydio has closed a $110 million Series F round led by existing investors, valuing the company at $4.4 billion. CEO Adam Bry highlighted reduced capital needs as a sign of stronger revenue, while the company commits to a major U.S. manufacturing expansion.
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Teledyne FLIR Adds Emesent Hovermap LiDAR for GPS-Denied Ops
Teledyne FLIR Defense has certified Emesent's Hovermap LiDAR payload for use across its unmanned aerial and ground robot platforms, announced at Modern Day Marine 2026. The integration enables GPS-denied autonomous navigation and mapping, and combines LiDAR with radiation detection for high-risk environments.
ideaForge Partners with Japan's DMP to Build AI-Powered Drones
India's ideaForge Technology has signed an MoU with Tokyo-based Digital Media Professionals (DMP) to co-develop AI-powered drones using edge AI silicon. The deal aims to expand ideaForge's presence in the Japanese defense and commercial UAV market.
DHS Releases Counter-Drone Planning Guide for Federal Agencies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has published a new counter-drone planning guide for federal agencies and first responders. The document outlines how organizations can plan and implement C-UAS capabilities as drone threats to sensitive airspace grow. The guidance has broad implications for commercial operators and the wider UAV industry.
EDA Launches Market Consultation to Boost C-UAS Capabilities
The European Defence Agency has issued a market consultation to industry to better understand current counter-UAS capabilities and technologies. The move signals growing urgency within European defense to close capability gaps as drone threats continue to evolve.
Hong Kong Expands Drone Sandbox Program with Four New UTM Projects
Hong Kong has approved four new projects under its Sandbox X initiative, expanding the city's unmanned traffic management (UTM) testing ecosystem. The move signals growing government commitment to integrating drones into one of the world's most complex urban airspaces.
Indian Air Force Seeks Indigenous Counter-Drone Interceptors
The Indian Air Force's South Western Command in Gandhinagar has issued a tender to domestic industry for indigenous counter-UAS interceptor drones. The procurement aligns with India's self-reliant defense policy and reflects growing concerns over hostile drone activity near sensitive installations.
Ukraine's TAF Industries Partners with Finland's Summa Defence for FPV Interceptor Production
Ukrainian FPV drone manufacturer TAF Industries and Finland's Summa Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for producing TAF interceptor drones in Finland. The agreement, signed April 24, marks a notable expansion of European counter-drone manufacturing capacity. The partnership leverages TAF's battlefield-tested drone expertise alongside Finland's growing defense industrial base.
NATO Awards C-UAS Contract to Lockheed, Leonardo & Partners
NATO's Support and Procurement Agency has awarded a counter-UAS concept study contract to a consortium including Lockheed Martin UK, Indra, Leonardo, and three MBDA subsidiaries. The Concept Study 2 (Modularity) program aims to develop flexible, interoperable air defense architectures capable of addressing growing unmanned aerial threats.
Beijing Bans Drones Citywide Without Special Permits
Beijing has designated its entire city area as controlled airspace starting May 1, banning all recreational and commercial drone flights without special permissions. The move, reported by China's Xinhua News Agency, marks a sweeping new restriction on UAV operations in the Chinese capital.
DJI RS 5 and Osmo 360 Win Big at NAB Show 2026
DJI claimed multiple awards at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas for its RS 5 gimbal stabilizer and Osmo 360 camera. The wins at one of the film and broadcast industry's most prestigious events underscore DJI's growing influence beyond the drone market.
BRINC Guardian Integrates Starlink for Police Drone Ops
BRINC's new Guardian drone integrates Starlink satellite connectivity to extend range and communication reliability for police Drone as First Responder programs. Announced at the Motorola Solutions Summit, the platform could set a new standard for public safety UAV operations.
Spokane PD Deploys Skydio Drones for FIFA World Cup Security
The Spokane, Washington Police Department is acquiring four Skydio drones to support security operations around a FIFA World Cup national team practice facility. The move highlights the growing role of American-made UAVs in large-scale public safety deployments ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Joby Aviation Makes eVTOL History With NYC Air Taxi Flights
Joby Aviation has completed the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City history. The milestone marks a major step forward for urban air mobility as the company pushes toward commercial passenger service.
OSI Systems Lands $235M Contract for Long-Range Radar Tracking
OSI Systems' security division has been awarded an Undefinitized Contract Action worth up to $235 million for long-range radar tracking production. The contract underscores growing U.S. government investment in counter-drone and airspace surveillance technology.
Beijing Bans Consumer Drone Sales — A Problem for DJI
Beijing has banned new consumer drone sales, creating an uncomfortable regulatory headache for DJI in its own home market. The move comes as DJI already faces mounting restrictions in the US and Europe, putting the world's largest drone maker under pressure from multiple directions.
India Plans Nationwide eVTOL Charging Network via Jio-bp & VJaitra
Jio-bp and VJaitra Air Mobility have signed an MoU to co-develop a nationwide eVTOL charging and vertiport infrastructure network across India. The partnership pairs Jio-bp's extensive energy retail footprint with VJaitra's air mobility expertise. It marks a significant step toward commercializing advanced air mobility in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.
Skydio Commits $3.5 Billion to U.S. Drone Manufacturing Expansion
Skydio has announced a $3.5 billion investment in U.S. drone manufacturing over the next five years, targeting domestic production growth, R&D acceleration, and American supply chain development. The move comes amid sustained pressure on federal agencies to move away from Chinese-made UAVs. It's one of the largest domestic drone manufacturing commitments in U.S. history.
Ukraine Builds Remote C2 Networks for Counter-Drone Interceptors
Ukraine's Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the country is developing remote command-and-control networks for counter-UAS interceptor drones. The capability aims to let operators manage networked interceptor systems from secure, distant facilities. The move signals a major evolution in Ukraine's aerial defense strategy.
Matternet Drones Now Linking Central London NHS Hospitals
Matternet has launched a drone delivery network connecting NHS hospital sites across central London, transporting urgent medical supplies including lab samples and medications. The deployment marks a major expansion for urban medical UAV logistics in one of Europe's most complex airspaces.
Disney Cascade of Lights: 379 Drones Illuminate Paris Lake Show
Disneyland Paris has launched Disney Cascade of Lights, a 16-minute nighttime spectacular deploying 379 aerial and aquatic drones across a 3-hectare lake. The show combines UAV swarm technology with water screens, fountains, projections, and pyrotechnics in one of the most ambitious drone-driven entertainment productions ever staged.
DJI Lito Skips the US: Best DJI Deals to Buy Right Now
DJI's new Lito drone series brings budget-friendly 4K UAVs with obstacle sensing to global markets — but not the US, due to ongoing FCC uncertainty. The upside: existing DJI drones available in America are now selling at discounts of 30% or more.
Little Caesars Teams With Flytrex for Pizza Drone Delivery
Little Caesars and drone delivery company Flytrex are partnering to bring aerial pizza delivery to American consumers. The collaboration highlights the continued push by major food brands to integrate UAV delivery into everyday life. Details on launch markets and timelines are still emerging.
Matternet Launches NHS Medical Drone Deliveries in Central London
Matternet has launched drone delivery operations in Central London to support the UK's National Health Service, marking a major step forward for urban medical UAV logistics. The programme follows close coordination with aviation authorities to enable drone flights over one of Europe's most complex airspaces. A successful rollout could serve as a model for medical drone delivery across European cities.