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French automated aircraft inspection specialist Donecle has moved to strengthen its position in an activity it was among the first drone startups to pioneer with its recently completed second round of fund raising that attracted €5.6 million ($5.9 million), and a leading industrial backer in Dutch paint giant AkzoNobel.

DJI has released a new update for its all-in-one drone mapping software Terra. The update comes with support for the newly unveiled Zenmuse L2 aerial LiDAR payload.

Just three weeks after Skydio’s release of its new, tech-amped X10 drone, the company is now rolling out its Remote Flight Deck solution permitting users to operate the craft from a simple browser – providing a potentially invaluable asset for police, fire, first responder, and other intended operators.

DroneUp has launched the first of its dedicated drone deliveries of medicine to patients’ homes in eastern Virginia – the first in a potentially broad range of aerial activities organized by a collective of businesses, universities, and non-profit associations to improve healthcare in the region.

After raising an impressive $1.8 million through a crowdfunding campaign with 5,000 backers, tech company ZeroZero Robotics’ popular pocket selfie drone HOVERAir X1 is now available to buy on Amazon. The innovative self-flying camera has gained a solid fan base in a very short time by allowing users to discover the joys of aerial filming without the need for any apps or controllers.

In an application that fails to qualify – by several time zones – for the vaunted “drones for good” category, a startup in Monaco has celebrated its maiden mission of delivering a luxury payload, including Champagne worth several hundred dollars, to an offshore luxury super yacht.

Deliveries of banned materials to prison inmates by drone have gotten more ambitious and audacious around the world as their frequency multiplied, but the aerial smuggling ring police in western France broke up stands out for its quasi-startup organization and efficiency.

Defense and security UAV specialist Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled the upgraded fourth-generation model of its highly touted Black Hornet drone, an aerial asset that has proven vital in surveillance and intelligence gathering work for Ukraine defense forces, among others.

DJI has released the successor to its popular Zenmuse L1 aerial LiDAR payload. The new DJI Zenmuse L2 comes with an enhanced RGB camera, upgraded LiDAR module, and improved accuracy. Prices start at $13,560.

If you are looking for an action camera deal before the holidays, the DJI Action 3 is up for grabs for $279 in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, saving you 15% on the list price.

The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale is now live and 360-degree video camera specialist Insta360 is offering cool discounts on some of the latest and most popular photography gear. Here are the top deals to grab…

Open-source autonomous computing tech provider Auterion has released an update to its popular autonomy solution for drones, Skynode X. The platform contains a flight controller, mission computer, and LTE connectivity that allow autonomous drones to perform repetitive, precise, or even dangerous tasks in any commercial or government setting, deliver goods, and aid in life-saving missions.

European drone group Parrot’s struggles with long sales cycles are no secret. The company, which relies on orders from government institutions and armed forces, has undertaken several measures to reduce its cash consumption amid tepid drone sales. But ahead of the third-quarter revenues next month, Parrot is now warning investors that the group’s growth may be hampered even further.

ZeroZero Robotics, the Chinese company that caught everybody’s attention with its wild V-shaped bi-copter Falcon drone, is back with a new offering: the Hover X1. The latest version in the Hover series is a self-flying camera drone that weighs less than an iPhone and features several pre-programmed flight modes for cinematic shots.

Like most successful startups that preceded them, many drone companies – and above all, the advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft developers first inspired by UAVs – factored in stock flotations as an essential source of their financing (and possibly self-perceptions as leading sector forces). Now, however, some are finding being traded on Wall Street can generate as much distraction and drag as it has capital to soar from.

AgEagle Aerial Systems says its eBee line of fixed-wing mapping drones has been designated with the C6 class identification label in accordance with Europe’s new drone regulations.

Innovative Swiss UAV-glider company Jedsy is partnering with German medical group Asklepios Kliniken in a project to create a broad network of drone delivery routes between hospitals and labs that analyze patient blood, tissue, and other samples.

DJI has teased the launch of a new product at an event scheduled for October 10 at the German expo and conference INTERGEO 2023. According to the teaser promo, DJI could release a state-of-the-art drone LiDAR solution for professionals in the field of surveying and geodesy.

Militias battling Myanmar’s military junta have been applying the lessons learned from Ukraine about deftly using small drones against a larger and far-better-equipped army and have now also increased their odds of completing aerial strikes by cracking the army’s UAV jamming tech.

Zipline, which established its reputation as the leader in drone instant logistics services by quickly transporting medical supplies in nations around the globe, is now reinforcing its commercial UAV activities through a new partnership delivering meals for restaurant chain Mendocino Farms in western US states, using its new P2 platform.

Drone light shows are transforming live entertainment events and celebrations across the globe. But what do you do if you want to start your own drone show business? Verge Aero, a US-based innovator and creator of drone light show systems, has released the new X7 aircraft as part of its all-in-one drone show product suite to democratize entry to the aerial entertainment industry.

Drone insurance company SkyWatch, which provides on-demand insurance to commercial drone pilots and hobbyists alike, has acquired Droneinsurance.com’s assets from REIN. The two platforms have merged to offer seamless coverage and service to drone operators across North America.

Sustainable next-generation aircraft developer REGENT has taken another major step toward the manufacturing and marketing of its all-electric seagliders for advanced air mobility (AAM) services by securing $60 million in Series A Round funding round.