Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS

Startup Raises $60M to Fight Wildfires with Water Cannons on Drones

Seneca, the resilience technology and infrastructure company, announced its public launch and a $60 million financing round. The round, believed to be the largest venture capital round in fire technology to date, was led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital, with participation from First Round Capital, Transition VC, Advance Venture Partners, Nextview Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, DCVC, Offline Ventures, Roar Capital, and Slow Ventures. Continue reading

16,000 Drone Show in Liuyang, Hunan,China

The 17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival takes place at the Liuyang Sky Theater according to the Liuyang Fireworks Association. Organized by the association, this year’s festival will continue to uphold the concept of “fireworks practitioners hosting the fireworks festival.” Through corporate crowdfunding and market-oriented operations, the event seeks to create a spectacular fireworks celebration that blends tradition with the future and integrates technology with art. Continue reading

Japanese Tech Giant Deploys Laser Drones to Protect Chickens Against Avian Flu

Japanese telecommunications and tech giant NTT has designed a laser drone system to protect poultry farms. NTT e-Drone Technology Co., Ltd worked closely with NTT East Japan Co., Ltd, and the government of Chiba Prefecture to develop a laser system to scare wild birds away from the farms (machine translation). The idea is to reduce or eliminate the spread of avian influenza from unwanted feathered visitors like crows and pigeons. Continue reading