Dutch military backs Intelic’s drone software with tens of millions of euros
Dutch military backs Intelic’s drone software with tens of millions of euros

The three-year deal aims to let drones from different manufacturers operate under one command system, a lesson the Netherlands says it has drawn from Ukraine. The Netherlands’ Ministry of Defence is putting tens of millions of euros into Intelic, a Dut…

Quantum Systems raises $1.2bn and doubles its valuation to $8bn as defence money floods in
Quantum Systems raises $1.2bn and doubles its valuation to $8bn as defence money floods in

Europe has a new defence-tech heavyweight. Quantum Systems, a German maker of autonomous drones, has raised $1.2bn and more than doubled its valuation to about $8bn. It is one of the largest rounds ever for a European defence startup. The Bavarian comp…

I tested the affordable Ruko U11Mini 4K drone — and it’s no match for DJI’s new flyer
I tested the affordable Ruko U11Mini 4K drone — and it’s no match for DJI’s new flyer

Decent 4K video and a solid touchscreen controller can’t save the Ruko U11Mini 4K from its many frustrations — and with the DJI Lito 1 available for the same money, there’s little reason to settle for second best.

Taiwan’s drone defence debate heats up as opposition pushes rival plan
Taiwan’s drone defence debate heats up as opposition pushes rival plan

The opposition KMT is proposing NT$240bn for unmanned systems just days after stalling the government’s plan, in a fight with real implications for the island’s defence. Few militaries have watched the war in Ukraine more closely than Taiwan’s, and the…

Germany wants Helsing to build the brain of its next air war
Germany wants Helsing to build the brain of its next air war

Germany is quietly building its own brain for future air warfare, and it wants Helsing to write the code. Berlin is lining up a €580mn contract for the Munich AI firm. The software would link fighters, drones, satellites and sensors, according to docum…

Flock’s surveillance cameras are spreading fast across the US
Flock’s surveillance cameras are spreading fast across the US

Most people call them automated licence plate readers, or ALPRs. They sit beside roads and log every car that passes. Flock Safety dominates the market. Engadget reports that Flock makes the vast majority of the 100,000-plus readers now blanketing the …

Only a few hours left! This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone is $60 off for Prime Day
Only a few hours left! This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone is $60 off for Prime Day

Drone expert James Abbott thinks this DJI Neo is perfect for beginners. $139 for this drone idea for newcomers is a steal.

Cargo drone startup Elroy Air nears an $800m SPAC deal
Cargo drone startup Elroy Air nears an $800m SPAC deal

The maker of the autonomous Chaparral is in advanced talks to go public through a blank-cheque merger valuing the combined company at about $1bn. The SPAC, declared dead more than once over the past few years, keeps finding new uses, and the latest is …

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s your shiny new DJI drone thanks to these 35% off savings
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s your shiny new DJI drone thanks to these 35% off savings

I’ve scoured Amazon for the best DJI drone deals this Prime Day — here are the savings still worth grabbing.

New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you ‘everything you could possibly need’ and it’s $133 off
New to drone flying? Our expert thinks this five-star drone gives you ‘everything you could possibly need’ and it’s $133 off

Our expert awarded this DJI Mini 4K drone five stars, and thanks to Prime Day, it’s nearly 35% off. With two batteries for extra flight time and excellent wind resistant, it’s a must buy for beginners.