Zipline expands funding round to $800M with extra $200M Autonomous drone delivery and logistics startup Zipline secures additional $200 million, expanding oversubscribed funding round to $800 million.

Autonomous delivery company Zipline has announced a significant expansion of its financing round, adding $200 million in new funding to the $600 million raised in January, bringing the total to over $800 million.

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From lab to liftoff: Skyways' autonomous cargo drones are already hauling meaningful payloads across significant distances for military and commercial customers — now shifting to mass production.

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Natilus Secures $28 Million in Funding to Build Revolutionizing Blended-Wing Unmanned Cargo Aircraft AviationNews – Natilus, an American aerospace start-up, has successfully raised $28 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its KONA prototype. This investment marks a pivotal step toward commercializing a new generation of autonomous, blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft designed to slash fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 30%. The financing round, announced on February 10, 2026…

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Windracers ULTRA Mk2 Drone Launches with 2,000km Range and Heavy-Lift Windracers introduces the ULTRA Mk2 drone featuring a 2,000km range, 150kg payload, and aviation-grade propulsion for defense and humanitarian logistics.

Windracers unveils ULTRA Mk2 drone with 2,000km range and 150kg payload capacity. Aviation-grade engines and new tail design improve efficiency. Used in defense, research, and aid missions. #Windracers #UK #CargoDrones
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China’s Tianma-1000 Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone Completes Maiden Flight China's Tianma-1000 heavy-lift cargo drone completed its maiden flight, featuring 1,000 kg payload and STOL capability for remote logistics.

China's Tianma-1000 heavy-lift cargo drone completed its maiden flight with a 1,000 kg payload and 1,800 km range. It features STOL capability for remote area operations. Developed by Xi'an ASN Technology Group under Norinco. #China #Norinco #CargoDrones
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Resonia partners Amber Wings to advance heavy-lift drone operations The partnership will introduce next-gen heavy-lift drones to speed up and streamline India’s power transmission projects.

Resonia Ltd., a leading player in India’s power transmission infrastructure sector, has signed an MoU for a strategic Joint Venture (JV) with Amber Wings, the UAV manufacturing subsidiary of Ubifly Technologies.

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DJI launches the FlyCart 100, a powerful cargo drone capable of carrying up to 100 kg.

Built to tackle tough terrains like mountains and lakes, it’s set to revolutionize heavy-lift drone deliveries. #DroneTech #CargoDrones

Elroy Air transitions Chaparral VTOL to wingborne flight Elroy Air’s Chaparral hybrid-electric VTOL drone achieves autonomous transition from vertical takeoff to flight.

Elroy Air, a pioneer in autonomous aerial cargo systems, has marked a major technical milestone with its Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) cargo drone.

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UAE Begins Mapping Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is moving ahead with plans to revolutionize urban transportation. A new initiative is underway to map air corridors for air taxi aircraft and cargo drones. The program w...

The UAE has commenced air corridor mapping and the development of a regulatory framework for the integration of air taxis and cargo drones.

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Zipline commissions new distribution centre in Nigeria Zipline will serve hundreds of health facilities and community delivery sites within its 38,000 sq km coverage area.

Muhammad Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria and Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, officially commissioned a state-of-the-art distribution centre for Zipline in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

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Unicorn India Ventures invests in BonV Aero The announcement was made at the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 Conclave in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha-based transport class aerial mobility and drone tech startup BonV Aero, has attracted Unicorn India Ventures, a technology-focused venture fund for its investment.

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Sarla raises $10 million in Series A1 led by Accel, Nikhil Kamath Sarla is set to unveil its first flying taxi prototype on January 17, 2025, at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, in New Delhi.

Sarla Aviation, has raised $10 million in Series A1 funding led by Accel and Nikhil Kamath, with participation from angel investors including Binny Bansal, Sriharsha Majety, and more pioneer founders of India.

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EndureAir Systems delivers logistics drone Sabal to Indian Army Sabal 20 is an electric unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology, designed specifically for aerial logistics, capable of carrying payloads of up to 20 kilograms, equivalent to 50...

Sabal 20 is an electric unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology, designed specifically for aerial logistics, capable of carrying payloads of up to 20 kilograms, equivalent to 50 percent of its own weight.

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How drones could change supply chains for high altitudes In the challenging world of high-altitude operations, drone technology is emerging as a game-changer, promising to revolutionise supply chains in some of the world's most inaccessible regions....

In the challenging world of high-altitude operations, drone technology is emerging as a game-changer, promising to revolutionise supply chains in some of the world's most inaccessible regions.

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