Drone industry

Easy Aerial is gearing up for its next phase of growth after closing a $20 million Series B funding round, giving the US-based autonomous drone company more firepower to expand production, strengthen international operations, and meet rising demand for defense-focused aerial intelligence systems.

Just a few months after announcing its planned acquisition by Mobix Labs, Vision Aerial is taking the next step in its growth strategy: putting its new American-built Vulcan drone family into production while projecting a sharp jump in revenue over the next two years.

The race to build more capable American-made drones just got another major boost. California-based SiFly Aviation has raised $20 million in Series A funding, giving the company fresh capital to ramp up production of its long-endurance Q12 electric aircraft and continue developing its DronePort autonomous drone infrastructure system.

Buying an imported drone in the US could soon become much more expensive. The Trump administration has announced sweeping new tariffs on imported drones and drone components, with duties reaching as high as 100% for certain products. While the move is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing US dependence on foreign suppliers, it could also have ripple effects for businesses, public safety agencies, and even recreational drone pilots.

Zipline is doubling down on its US drone delivery ambitions, announcing plans to launch services in Austin and Cleveland while bringing in senior executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to help steer its next phase of growth.

Canadian drone company AVSS says it has already built more than 2,000 drone components and systems this fiscal year, surpassing its entire production total from the previous year with several months still remaining.

Autonomous cargo drone maker Elroy Air is preparing for its next big chapter. The California-based company has announced plans to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), giving it the funding needed to ramp up production of its heavy-lift Chaparral drone for both military and commercial customers.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded the list of aircraft exempt from its sweeping foreign-drone import restrictions, marking another sign that federal regulators are willing to make targeted exceptions even as the broader crackdown remains in place.

Want to know where the drone industry is headed next? The people behind one of the sector’s most influential research efforts are asking drone professionals around the world to help answer that question.

As pressure mounts for secure, American-made drone technology, Mobix Labs is making a significant bet on the future of the industry. The California-based technology company announced it has signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vision Aerial, a Montana drone manufacturer whose aircraft are already used by military, public safety, energy, and critical infrastructure organizations across the United States.

A startup aiming to change how drones operate in high-stakes situations just landed fresh funding, and it’s going after one of the biggest challenges in the industry: scaling drone operations without adding more human pilots.

A new drone company backed by the sons of US President Donald Trump is preparing to go public, just as Washington pours billions into building a domestic drone industry.

As drones become a bigger part of our lives, right from police operations to battlefield surveillance, they’re also becoming a goldmine of digital evidence. Now, one of the biggest names in digital forensics wants in on that data.

Here’s something DJI buyers don’t want to hear: your drone price might not have been negotiable. An Australian agricultural drone distributor has admitted it illegally tried to stop resellers from discounting DJI products, triggering action from the country’s competition regulator.

Anzu Robotics, a Texas-based drone manufacturer that launched its Raptor series as an alternative to DJI in 2024, has announced that the line is no longer available for purchase due to persistent component shortages that have stalled further production. In an official notice from CEO Randall Warnas, the company said it had pursued multiple supply solutions without success and will instead shift focus to a “next generation” product designed to meet new commercial and regulatory demands.

A Danish defense startup betting on raw kinetic force instead of electronic warfare has raised more money than planned — a signal of how fast the counter-drone arms race is heating up.

Drone delivery is no longer something you explain; it’s something you schedule. Zipline says it has now completed more than 2 million commercial deliveries, raised over $600 million in new funding, and reached a $7.6 billion valuation, as it prepares to expand its autonomous delivery service to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026, with more US metros to follow later in the year.

DJI, or Da-Jiang Innovations, is the biggest consumer drone maker on the planet. Founded in a college dorm room in 2006, the company today commands nearly 70% of the global drone market, offering its products in over 100 countries. While competitors continue to innovate and deliver alternatives, DJI’s incredible offerings have made it impossible for others to surpass its market leadership. Naturally, observers have long wondered how DJI maintains such unparalleled dominance in the industry. The tech giant is now breaking its silence to reveal just how.

DroneDeploy just hit a major milestone, and it could reshape the future of construction, inspection, and site management for drone pilots everywhere. The reality capture leader has officially reached break-even, meaning it’s now fully self-sustaining. Instead of chasing profitability, the company can plow every dollar it earns straight into product development, and its first move is big: a $15 million strategic raise dedicated entirely to advancing its AI and robotics offerings.

HoverAir’s latest innovation, the Aqua drone, has made a huge splash — literally and figuratively. The waterproof flying camera, designed for effortless water takeoff and landing, has now raised more than $1.4 million through crowdfunding, marking one of the most successful launches in the company’s history. With this milestone, HoverAir confirmed that Aqua will enter mass production in Q4 2025, with customer shipments scheduled for December 2025.

Swiss robotics company Voliro has raised an additional round of funding, bringing its Series A total to $23 million, to supercharge global expansion of its autonomous drones. The extension saw new backing from noa Ventures and a debt facility from UBS, joining original lead investor Cherry Ventures.