Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst, as the startup aims to boost its R&D and local production capabilities amid growing demand for drones in battlefields and for border surveillance.
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Group14 lands $463M to make silicon anodes for EVs, also, SRE.ai raises $7.2M for DevOps AI agents
The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability. At the same time, it bought out partner SK's stake in a joint venture. The company helps automate complex enterprise workflows (like continuous integration and testing) — or, ... Show More
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Aug 22
FieldAI raises $405M to build universal robot brains, plus Garage raises $13.5M to help firefighters buy equipment
FieldAI builds foundational AI models that help all kinds of robots learn and adapt to new environments using physics. Also, YC backed Garage is a marketplace that sells specialized equipment commonly used in local governments and public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More
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Jun 22
Extra: Deliveries, Taxis, War ... And The Future Of Drones
The White House says President Trump's executive orders on drones, signed earlier this month, will "unleash American drone dominance." It directs the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite the development of new rules governing the operation and flight paths of unmanned airc ... Show More
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May 21
"The Future Of Warfare" – China's TERRIFYING Drone Plane THREATENS U.S. Military Dominance
China unveils a game-changing high-altitude drone, the SS UAV, sparking global concern. Capable of launching 100+ drones or missiles, it's a direct challenge to U.S. air dominance. Is America ready for next-gen warfare—or are we falling behind?
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May 2024
AI and autonomous drones could play role in monitoring wildfires
Youmin Zhang, a professor of Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about research into how artificial intelligence and autonomous drones could play a role in monitoring wildfires — and helping put them out.
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Jan 2025
MBZ-SAT’s First Signal and UAE’s Tech Boom in 2025
The UAE satellite MBZ-SAT beams its first signal back to Earth, showcasing Emirati innovation. Meanwhile, the UAE’s tech industry is on track for record-breaking growth in 2025. Plus, as U.S. TikTok users prepare for a potential ban, many are flocking to the Chinese social media ... Show More
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