Drone logistics promises to transform the industry, as Research Nester examines innovations, key players, and future trends.

Project CETI researchers developed the AVATARs framework to make the most out of the small amount of time sperm whales spend on the surface.

With the IC Drone operational for cleaning electric insulators, Duke Robotics now aims to expand its offering to utility providers globally.

While Skydio lost out on its U.S. Army contract to Red Cat, it did bring in $170 million in funding this week.

On a pro forma basis, the combined company expects to deliver more than $1.7 billion in revenue.

ANELLO Photonics, which has developed compact navigation and positioning for autonomous systems, has closed its Series B round.

In October 2024, large funding rounds, new AI product developments, and, of course, humanoids were drew readers’ attention.

Startups from Korea gained mentorship, connections, and exposure to the U.S. market in the MassRobotics International Immersion Program.

Corvus Robotics’ latest funding round brings total investment to $18 million as the company prepares to sell to a larger customer base.

XTEND has quickly pivoted and iterated drone hardware and autonomy software to support the IDF in field operations.

Wing and Serve said their collaboration will enable food pick-up in wider urban areas over a six-mile radius.

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The new Certus Mini line of navigation systems offers precision in a compact package, says Advanced Navigation.

Pyka plans to use the Series B funds to advance the development of new capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense and other partners.

e-con Systems has developed embedded vision systems for agriculture and other robotics and drone applications.

The FAA approval allows commercial drone operators to use Vantis services in their safety Concept of Operations to fast-track the BVLOS waiver process. 

Mobilicom says it has seen growth in the tactical handheld GCS market for operating small drones, robots, and loitering munitions.

This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.

Window Hero showcased the Lucid Bots drone-cleaning service at Ambassador Christian School as the market for such services grows.

Not only is DroneUp rapidly increasing its payload capacity, but it’s also increasing the drone-to-pilot ratio for BVLOS deliveries.

The FAA’s recent authorizations for Zipline and Wing allow the companies to deliver packages while keeping their drones safely separated.

In addition to increasing first responders’ safety, drone support resource optimization can help to save the lives of those involved in incidents, Nokia said.