Drones is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
Helsing is close to a $1.2B fundraising round at an $18B valuation led by Dragoneer and Lightspeed, following a €600M round at a €12B valuation in 2025.
DJI’s Lito 1 and Lito X1 are sub-249g beginner drones with European prices of €339 and €419 (about $397 and $490), not yet available in the US; they use screenless RC-N3 controllers and are compatible with RC-2, with weight under 249g avoiding many registration requirements.
Cybersecurity veteran Mikko Hyppönen pivots to anti-drone tech at Sensofusion, while private markets of Anthropic/OpenAI/SpaceX reveal huge liquidity and looming IPOs that could reshape valuations.
The FAA issued a nationwide 21-month drone flight restriction near ICE/CBP assets, which EFF characterizes as unconstitutional and an attempt to criminalize filming immigration enforcement, with a call to rescind.
Airbus reportedly preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft.
The Verge covers Red Bull and Tetris pushing experiential media, spotlighting a playable magazine concept and a Dubai Frame Tetris installation powered by 2,000 drones and an 180-page Red Bulletin tie-in.
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