Topic: VTOL

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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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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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Shield AI Raises Series D Funding for Autonomous Piloting of Military Aircraft

August 27, 2021 · Shield AI, which takes a software-first approach to military drones, has raised funding bringing its valuation to $1 billion after recent purchases of Heron Systems and Martin UAV.

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Uber’s Next Transportation Disruption Flying Cars

April 26, 2017 · Uber is making its vertical take-off and landing plans more concrete via new partnerships announced during its Elevate conference focused on the VTOL industry.

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