Topic: UAV

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Anthro Energy, EnPower, Inc. sign Master MOU to scale U.S. lithium-ion cell production

May 17, 2026 · Anthro Energy and EnPower established U.S.-based development and manufacturing production for next-generation batteries supporting defense, robotics, physical AI and autonomous systems.

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Palladyne AI, Draganfly collaborate to enable advanced UAV autonomous operations, swarming capabilities

October 21, 2025 · Palladyne AI continued its expansion by announcing a collaboration with Draganfly to enable advanced autonomous operations on drones and UAV platforms.

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Automate 2025: ECM unveils servo motor integrated with harmonic drive

May 11, 2025 · ECM PCB Strator Tech announced a new servo motor with an integrated harmonic drive feature at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Palladyne AI awarded Air Force Research Lab contract to migrate autonomous drone software

February 3, 2025 · Palladyne Pilot AI software platform provides closed-loop autonomous detection, tracking and control for unmanned aerial vehicles. Palladyne Pilot AI software platform provides closed-loop autonomous detection, tracking and control for unmanned aerial vehicles.

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LUCID Vision Labs adds dual extended-head camera to Phoenix GigE PoE camera family

July 24, 2024 · LUCID Vision Labs added a dual extended-head camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE camera family and secured a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision.

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Blazing a New UAV Flight Path

December 12, 2023 · JOUAV introduces PH-20, a new generation of multi-rotor drone

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JOUAV Designs Commercial VTOL Drones to Navigate Industry Trends

October 8, 2023 · JOUAV has developed industrial vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial systems that it said use AI and modular payloads to gather data for inspection, security, and other uses.

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Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Air Vehicles Secure U.S. Army Contract for Heavy Lift VTOL Capability

October 7, 2023 · Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman have secured a new contract to demonstrate a modular uncrewed aerial system for resupplying troops, conducting surveillance, and other missions.

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ff Venture Capital to Be First In-Residence Investor With GENIUS NY Accelerator

September 14, 2023 · ff Venture Capital is opening an office in Syracuse, N.Y., and will support competitions and events with GENIUS NY for drone and robotics startups in the region.

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AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics for $120M for Robot Control Systems

August 24, 2023 · AeroVironment is adding Tomahawk Robotics' AI-enabled robotic control systems to its connectivity and uncrewed systems portfolio for defense usage.

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TPI Joins GeoCue Distribution Network to Deliver Drone Lidar to Poland

July 31, 2023 · TPI will add GeoCue's TrueView 3D imaging sensors and LP360 photogrammetry software to its geospatial offerings.

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Advanced Navigation Expands Boreas Fiber Optic Gyroscope Line With New A Series

July 11, 2023 · Advanced Navigation said its new Boreas A90 and A70 inertial measurement units offer accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles, field robots, and subsea systems.

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Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

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Autonomous Aircraft Software Market Is Competitive, Thanks to Tech Trends, Says Allied Market Research

June 4, 2023 · Autonomous aircraft software is enabling better navigation and obstacle avoidance, as well as data collection and profitable applications, according to Allied Market Research.

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Near Earth Autonomy Named a Humanitarian Award Finalist by AUVSI for Drone Deliveries

April 7, 2023 · Near Earth Autonomy, which developed an uncrewed vehicle system for drone deliveries of critical medical supplies, is among the finalists to receive an award at XPONENTIAL.

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Reliable Robotics Opens New Development Center in Mountain View

February 20, 2023 · Reliable Robotics has expanded its presence in Moutain View, Calif. with the opening of its new development and research center.

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Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones

November 13, 2022 · Lidar drones, or aerial robots equipped with lidar sensors and mapping software, can save time, money, and even lives in inspection, maintenance, and search and rescue operations.

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Merlin Labs Raises $105M Series B to Help it Build Its Aerial Autonomous Technology

July 14, 2022 · Investor interest is high in Merlin Labs' autonomous aviation vehicle technology as it works to allow airplanes to fly with minimal human involvement.

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Sarcos Defense Wins Air Force Research Laboratory Contract for Collaborative Sensing

May 20, 2022 · Sarcos Defense has been awarded a DoD contract to develop a system that can quickly spot, follow, and identify objects. It could also help civilian robotics applications.

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10 MassRobotics Resident Startups to Watch

April 21, 2022 · MassRobotics' headquarters and co-working space in Boston's Seaport District hosts numerous innovative startups. Here's a look at several from a recent site visit.

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