DARPA Picks Bell Textron for New Runway-Less Drone X-Plane

– Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has been down-selected for Phase 2 of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program with the objective to complete design, construction, ground testing and certification of an X-plane demonstrator.

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If you’ve been eyeing the DJI Mini 3, now’s the time to pounce because Amazon has just dropped a fresh deal that makes this powerful little drone even harder to resist.

Leading the pack is the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo (DJI RC), now available for just $619, down from $719. That’s a full $100 off one of DJI’s best-value bundles, and the lowest we’ve...

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When a top-tier drone from DJI gets slashed 20% for Prime Day, it’s a huge deal. The DJI Neo, a 135 g marvel that shoots ultra‑stabilized 4K video, has dropped from $199 to just $159, while the DJI Neo Fly More Combo (extra batteries + charging hub) has plunged from $289 to $229. That’s over $60 in pure savings — a steal for a DJI camera drone wit...

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TEKEVER to Build New Centre of Excellence in France

– TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-driven autonomous systems, has chosen Cahors as the location for its new Centre of Excellence for dual-use autonomous systems in France. This choice is the result of close collaboration with the Occitanie region, which played a major role in supporting the company at every stage of the process.

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Swiss drone maker Wingtra has launched its most advanced surveying drone yet, the WingtraRAY, designed to eliminate the delays, limitations, and complexity that surveyors routinely face. From faster data collection to legal flights over people in the US, without waivers, WingtraRAY promises to speed up and simplify every step of the survey...

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Apera AI updates Apera Forge design and AI training studio

De-racking simulation and training in Apera Forge. | Source: Apera AI

Apera AI Inc. this week announced updates to its Apera Forge, a web-based design and AI training studio that simplifies 4D vision-guided robotic projects. The latest release introduces new features to support advanced robotic cell design, end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT)-mounted camera...

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Turkey&s Baykar Kemankeş-1 Loitering Munition Adds Air-to-Air Strike Role

In a demonstration of multi-domain versatility, the Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has achieved a milestone by proving that its AI-powered Kemankeş 1 loitering munition can engage airborne threats, not just ground targets.

This unprecedented capability was showcased when the Kemankeş 1 was launched from the Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV and su...

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A 71-year-old Canadian man who flew a DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone over restricted military areas at Cape Canaveral has pleaded guilty to federal charges, offering new details into how an ordinary tourist used high-end consumer drone tech to breach some of America’s most secure airspace.

Xiao Guang Pan has admitted in a plea...

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Three surgical robot arms in an operating room.

QNX OS 8.0 is a real-time operating system that processes interrupts in under 20 microseconds with minimal jitter. | Source: BlackBerry QNX

BlackBerry QNX, a developer of critical embedded systems for a wide range of industries, recently released its Age of the Robot study, which surveyed 1,000 global tech leaders on their trust in robotics in...

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Conventional drones use visual sensors for navigation. However, environmental conditions like dampness, low light, and dust can hinder their effectiveness, limiting their use in disaster-stricken areas. Researchers from Japan have developed a novel bio-hybrid drone by combining robotic elements with odor-sensing antennae from silkworm moths.

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With Remote ID the new norm for all drone pilots, tools and apps have begun to hit the market that allow anyone to track drones flying nearby. However, Remote ID also tracks the pilot’s location, so does the Dronetag $1,099 tracker pose a risk to you and your drones?

Dronetag sent us one of their RIDER, Remote ID receivers, to test out in the real...

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 The Robot Report Podcast & middot; Trends in Supply Chain Robotics with John SantagateEpisode 203 of The Robot Report Podcast includes guests John Santagate from Infios, Elliot Helms from Novanta, and Aleksandr Malashchenko from Revimo.The featured conversation is with John Santagate, senior vice president of worldwide robotics at Infios. He ...

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A Spitfire tears over an English village, skimming the treetops. Below, an old female drops her basket in shock. Flight Lieutenant Geoff Wellum shouts, Sorry if I terrified you, my love! , grinning extensively. Nineteen years of ages. Hardly 6 hours of solo time. And here he is, gripping the controls of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk I. With a leading spee ...

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DJI has just unveiled its latest portable power station, the Power 1000 V2, and it’s a beast — faster, smarter, and more rugged than its predecessor. But in a now-familiar twist, this impressive new product won’t be coming to the US anytime soon.

This isn’t the first time US-based DJI fans have been left in limbo. Earlier this year, the highly a...

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Kraken offers a suite of advanced marine technology products and services. | Source: Kraken Robotics

Kraken Robotics Inc. this week announced that it has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering, bringing in over $115 million. The offering included over 43.2 million common shares of the company at a price of $2.66 per share.

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We have actually just discovered that one of the most effective adjustments of an existing weapon in current memory-- morphing laser-guided air-to-ground rockets into counter-drone weapons-- can be accommodated on A-10 Warthog. The variation of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System II (APKWS II) takes 2.75 in. (70mm) Hydra rockets and turns them into drone ...

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If you’ve ever wished for a flying camera that fits in your pocket, films in 4K, and takes off from your palm, your moment has arrived. Neo is DJI’s tiniest, safest, and most intuitive drone yet. And thanks to a massive Prime Day discount, it’s also one of the most affordable. The DJI Neo is now just $159 (down from $199), while the Fly More Combo...

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Two cobot arms putting a gear on a bike tire.

Two cobots using autonomous evaluation rollouts from finetuned LBMs to perform long-horizon behaviors, like installing a bike rotor. | Source: Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) this week released the results of its study on Large Behavior Models (LBMs) that can be used to train general-purpose robots. The study showed a...

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New Ukrainian Jammer Blasts Radio Noise in a Powerful Stream to Deflect Russia&s ‘Miracle& Glide-Bombs

In early 2024, Russian engineers modified the Russian air force’s KAB glide-bombs with more channels for their satellite radios. This made them harder to defeat by electronic means, as a jammer would have to interfere with each Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna channel to send the bomb off course.

Ukraine’s Night Watch electronic warfare team s...

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If you’ve ever wished for a Follow Me drone that flies itself, fits in your pocket, and makes you look like a cinematic genius — without the learning curve of traditional drones — the HoverAir X1 might just be your dream come true. And this Prime Day, it’s an absolute steal. The 2-battery combo is down to just $269 (from $399), while the 3-battery...

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Reachy Mini will offer 15-plus robot behaviors at launch. | Credit: Hugging Face

Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face have launched Reachy Mini, an open-source robot designed for enthusiasts, researchers, and builders to experiment with human-robot interaction, creative coding, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Standing at a compact 11 inches (27.9...

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Lightning is one of the natural phenomena that causes great damage to human society. Although various lightning countermeasures have been implemented for critical infrastructure, including the NTT Group‘s communications facilities, lightning damage has not been eliminated even today, and the damage is estimated to be 100 to 200 billion yen per y...

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Amazon Prime Day is raining deals — and DJI just turned up the storm. In what may be its biggest Prime Day sale ever, DJI has slashed prices across its most popular drones, action cameras, stabilizers, and even its ultra-handy portable power stations. Whether you’re a first-time flyer or a seasoned aerial videographer, this sale is packed with m...

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Diligent Robotics hires 2 former Cruise execs to scale Moxi

Moxi can handle routine tasks for hospital staff such as delivering supplies, lab specimens, and medications. | Source: Diligent Robotics

Diligent Robotics has added two former executives from autonomous vehicle developer Cruise to its leadership team. Diligent Robotics named Rashed Haq chief technology officer (CTO) and Todd Brugger chief...

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Estonia&s Marduk Participates in Swedish C-UAS Demonstration

– Marduk Technologies took part in the recent Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) demonstration held on Gotland as part of the GUTE project. This event, operated by FMV and Swedish Armed Forces, brought together Swedish and international industry partners to test and evaluate modular solutions against drone threats in operational conditions.

As...

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 is heating up with a standout drone deal: the DJI Air 3 (DJI RC‑N2) is down 15%, slashed from $1,099 to just $934. That’s over $160 off one of the most versatile photography drones on the market. If you’ve been eyeing a drone that delivers professional-grade performance without the steep price tag, now’s the time to pull the t...

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Mobile robots lifting racks in a warehouse.

Mobile robots fleets have grown in recent years but face new headwinds, according to Interact Analysis. Source: Adobe Stock

The mobile robot industry, previously marked by rapid expansion and investment, is now undergoing a period of challenges and readjustment. Interact Analysis has recently revised its predictions to reflect current global...

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After months of waiting, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finally has a permanent leader. And for the drone industry, this appointment couldn’t come at a more crucial time.

Bryan Bedford, a seasoned aviation executive with more than 35 years of experience, has officially taken the reins as FAA Administrator. With his confirmation by the US...

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here, and if you’re looking for a DJI drone deal, look no further than the Mini 4K. This drone is down to just $239, slashing 20% off its usual $299 price tag. The Fly More Combo, meanwhile, is available for only $359, which translates to a cool $90 in savings.

The DJI Mini 4K is small but mighty — weighing under 250 grams,...

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Outrider designs safety system for autonomous yard trucks

Outrider said its system addresses more than 200,000 hazards. Source: Outrider

Outrider Technologies Inc. today announced that it has designed a safety system from the ground up for scalable, driverless movement of freight in mixed-traffic trailer yards.

&Outrider pioneered the yard automation space with the goal of making autonomous yard...

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