https://pitchbook.com/tag/drones drones en-US Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:33:57 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/defense-unicorn-helsing-now-among-europes-most-valuable-startups-with-600m-raise The round comes as investor appetite for defense tech, particularly drone makers, reaches new heights Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:33:57 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/defense-unicorn-helsing-now-among-europes-most-valuable-startups-with-600m-raise https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/finnish-lps-warm-to-defense-investments-russia-war In a part of the world known for its tendency to stay out of conflict, Nordic LPs are warming up to the idea of investing in defense. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:31:51 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/finnish-lps-warm-to-defense-investments-russia-war https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/global-vc-defense-tech-deals Despite a slew of outsize deals, overall global VC funding for defense tech has slowed this year. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:40:53 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/global-vc-defense-tech-deals https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/flying-cars-next-stopover-could-be-on-wall-street China's EHang has just filed for an IPO—which means flying cars may soon descend on Wall Street. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/flying-cars-next-stopover-could-be-on-wall-street https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/scoop-zipline-is-raising-up-to-120m-to-deliver-medical-supplies-via-drone The humanitarian drone-delivery company has authorized a Series D that could value it at up to $1.34 billion, PitchBook has learned. Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/scoop-zipline-is-raising-up-to-120m-to-deliver-medical-supplies-via-drone https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/automation-takes-flight-a-look-at-vcs-soaring-interest-in-robotics-drones In the past half-dozen years, the robotics & drones vertical has grown from a blip on the VC radar into a sector generating dozens of new investments every month. We took a look inside its rapid rise. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/automation-takes-flight-a-look-at-vcs-soaring-interest-in-robotics-drones https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinese-drone-startup-plans-pacific-crossing-for-ipo EHang is eyeing an IPO in the US that could raise up to $500 million, part of a major year for VC-backed offerings on Wall Street and a continuation of the budding drone boom. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinese-drone-startup-plans-pacific-crossing-for-ipo https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-7-most-active-vc-investors-in-europe-based-robotics-and-drones-startups Robotic dogs and pizza delivery drones have been grabbing headlines, but these new technologies are steadily becoming a common feature affecting all industries. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-7-most-active-vc-investors-in-europe-based-robotics-and-drones-startups https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/startups-and-trends-to-watch-from-ces-2018 A week on from the CES show in Las Vegas, and a few key themes are emerging. Here's a look at those, as well as highlights from key VC investors at the Startup Spotlight. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/startups-and-trends-to-watch-from-ces-2018 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-hot-takes-from-ces-unveiled The annual press event kicking off CES is a great sneak peek at what the huge tech conference will bring. Here are five key themes we expect to see once the main hall opens. Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-hot-takes-from-ces-unveiled https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ahead-of-their-time-valuable-vc-backed-companies-of-the-future-datagraphic Cars that drive themselves. Robots that assist with surgery. Rockets designed to go to Mars. We've put together a list of highly valued VC-funded businesses in cutting-edge industries. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ahead-of-their-time-valuable-vc-backed-companies-of-the-future-datagraphic https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/boeing-picks-up-autonomous-flight-company-as-competition-takes-off With the race into the skies between developers well underway, Boeing has selected a seasoned target in Aurora—the company has previously partnered with Uber to develop an autonomous aircraft. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/boeing-picks-up-autonomous-flight-company-as-competition-takes-off https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vcs-provide-the-fuel-as-drone-industry-takes-flight Venture capital invested in robotics and drones startups based in the US has surpassed last year's record to hit a new all-time high. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vcs-provide-the-fuel-as-drone-industry-takes-flight https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/droning-on-racing-league-signs-broadcast-deal-with-espn The fledgling Drone Racing League has inked a deal with ESPN for the network to broadcast 10 hours of DRL content this fall, concluding with the world championships on November 20 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/droning-on-racing-league-signs-broadcast-deal-with-espn https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/column-why-i-hate-drones Apologies in advance for the ramblings of a non-tech-savvy, near-middle-aged man, but I already hate drones. Innovation is awesome, but let's not forget about the potentially dangerous consequences. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/column-why-i-hate-drones https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/column-why-drones-are-so-much-more-than-cameras I can understand why some people bring up privacy concerns as their issue with drones. But there are almost endless uses for drones to categorize them simply as a nuisance. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/column-why-drones-are-so-much-more-than-cameras https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/as-drones-attract-increased-vc-funding-a-nemesis-is-born More than $550 million was invested in drones in 2015 alone. SkySafe has just raised a seed round as it develops technology safe from the prying eyes of drones and their operators. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/as-drones-attract-increased-vc-funding-a-nemesis-is-born https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vcs-enter-the-drone-zone VC from Andreessen Horowitz, KPC&B and Google Ventures is helping startups get creative with how to bring drones into the everyday world. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vcs-enter-the-drone-zone