Lucid Bots, a robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. This brings the total funding to $34 million. The round was co-led by Cubit Capital and Idea Fund Partners, with additional participation from Taylor Rhodes, WaterStone Impact Fund, and Front…
DJI has filed a lawsuit against Insta360’s parent company, Arashi Vision, at the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court, alleging infringement of six patents covering drone flight control, image processing, and hardware design. This marks the first time DJI has taken legal action against a competitor in its home market of China.…
An Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, in early February. A nearby resident recorded the incident on camera. This has raised new concerns about the safety of drone deliveries in residential areas. Read: Amazon Prime Air Drone Crashes Into Texas Apartment What Happened A Prime…
The U.S. Air Force has begun a market survey to purchase more Dronebuster 4 handheld counter-drone systems from DZYNE Technologies. The announcement, published on March 19, 2026, came from the 20th Contracting Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Vendors must submit their responses by March 26. The…
There is a quiet revolution happening under the world’s oceans. Most people are unaware of it, but military strategists in Washington, Tokyo, and Taipei are paying close attention. This revolution revolves around a new type of weapon that China has been secretly developing, testing, and now publicly showcasing: extra-large, autonomous,…
DJI has officially confirmed the launch of its Avata 360, the company’s first 360-degree drone. It is set to be unveiled on March 26 at 5am PT, 8am ET, 12pm GMT, and 10pm AEST. This announcement comes after weeks of speculation sparked by mysterious teasers from the drone maker. From…
Defense technology company Vector has launched the Hammer F1, a compact, foldable quadcopter made for US military frontline operations. This 10-inch drone merges reconnaissance and precision strike functions into one portable platform. It is designed to meet the tough demands of today’s battlefield conditions. Design and Portability The Hammer F1…
The Dallas Police Department is implementing a drone-based first responder program as part of a comprehensive effort to integrate unmanned aerial systems with its existing data-collection infrastructure. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. The package, developed in partnership with security…
The Kansas City Police Department has launched a drone program that allows unmanned aircraft to respond to emergency calls, marking a significant expansion in how law enforcement uses aerial technology. The department has positioned eight drone “nests” throughout the city, which are controlled from KCPD’s real-time crime center. When an…
