Iris Automation raises $1.5 million to help drones sense and avoid obstacles

 Iris Automation Inc. has raised $1.5 million to bring “sense and avoid” technology, and truly self-flying capabilities,…

US regulators hammer down on unauthorized drone use

 The Federal Aviation Administration and Skypan International in Chicago have settled a civil suit that was closely…

Measure raises $15 million to fly drones as a service for other companies

 Measure may not be building the ultimate flying camera, or drones that drop burritos at your…

Crunch Report | Lily Robotics Shuts Down

Lily Robotics shuts down, Techdirt is in a legal battle fighting for its life, Apple is…

SF District Attorney lawsuit against Lily may have prompted refund

 After raking in tens of millions in preorders and venture capital, the drone maker Lily —…

Researchers teach a flying robot to perch like a bird

 If you’ve ever flown an RC plane or even a quadcopter you’ll know the exciting experience…

Industrial drone platform Kespry brings in new CEO

 Commercial drone maker, Kespry, which launched in 2013, announced it was bringing in industry vet, George…

This flappy bird-drone keeps airports safe

 Remember that plane that landed in the Hudson? The whole saga started with a bird strike.…