Drones

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מוסף שבועי 17.10.19 איל דשא רחפן שקוטף תפוחים

The Apple Doesn't Fall

25.10.19|Sophie Shulman
After his brother died, Israeli businessman and former Teva executive Eyal Deshe stepped up to lead his apple-picking drone startup, and discovered the joy of being a hungry entrepreneur
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Rafael Buys 50% Stake in Aerospace Engineering Company Kanfit

10.09.19|Golan Hazani
Rafael recently acquired a 50% stake in Israeli drone maker Aeronautics. Kanfit is considered a leading global supplier for UAV components
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New York-Based Firm FfVC Backs Construction Site Marking Drone Startup Civdrone

26.08.19|Tofi Stoler
Civdorne develops a device that can be mounted on commercially available drones for land surveying and marking on construction sites
ועידת הדיגיטל והמובייל יריב בש מייסד משותף ומנכ"ל Flytrex

Drone Food Delivery Startup Flytrex Expands to North Carolina

26.08.19|Adi Pick
Flytrex’ drones will operate along one predetermined delivery route, connecting a shopping center and a single delivery point at a nearby park
מטוס ללא טייס אירונאוטיקס

Rafael Receives Final Approval for Aeronautics Acquisition

14.08.19|Golan Hazani
The Israeli drone maker will now delist from the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
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From Apple Picking to Security Details: 6 Israeli Companies Developing Specialized Drones

30.07.19|Adi Pick
The potential for drones does not end with taking elaborate selfies, as the UAVs can be used for an array of tasks, in fields as versatile as security, agriculture, retail, and last-mile deliveries
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Aeronautics-Rafael Deal Jammed by Regulatory Concerns

08.07.19|Golan Hazani
The acquisition of Israeli drone maker Aeronautics by defense contractor Rafael and partner Stolero was approved by Rafael's board in April, but concerns have been raised about the high valuation given to Aeronautics and the proposed ownership structure
רחפן אוטונומי של חברת Percepto 1

Autonomous Drone Developer Percepto Raises $15 Million

22.05.19|Meir Orbach
Israel-based Percepto develops computer vision and automation software for on-site drone systems
מייסדי היי לנדר מימין אלון אבלסון עידו יהלומי

Israel-Based Startups High Lander and Airscort Partner to Offer Low-Cost Drone Security Systems

28.04.19|CTech
Airscort develops generic docking and charging systems for drones, while High Lander develops software that manages and coordinates the activity of autonomous drone fleets
המל"ט דומינייטור של אירונאוטיקס

Board of Dronemaker Aeronautics Approves Acquisition by Rafael

05.04.19|Hezi Sternlicht
The deal, announced in February, reflects a company valuation of NIS 850 million ($237 million) for Aeronautics
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Eltel Beats Israeli Defense Contractors to IDF Drone Contract

18.03.19|Adi Pick
The drones will be used as observation drones for the IDF’s infantry units, an IDF spokesperson confirmed to Calcalist Monday
איירובוטיקס רחפנים Airobotics

Airobotics Shuts Down Israel Manufacture Line, Lays Off 20 Workers

25.02.19|Hagar Ravet
In November, the Israel-founded industrial drone maker announced it was relocating to Scottsdale, Arizona
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The Drone Operator is the Most Irrelevant Part of the Drone Operation, Says Airobotics CEO

25.02.19|Meir Orbach
Airobotics develops weatherproof automated drones that collect aerial data
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Aeronautics to Be Acquired by Defense Contractor Rafael and Businessman Avihai Stolero

20.02.19|Golan Hazani
The deal is still subject to approval from Aeronautics’ shareholders, including Israeli businessman Aaron Gover Frenkel, who recently acquired a 30% stake in the company
המל"ט דומינייטור של אירונאוטיקס

Israel’s Bank Leumi Sells Aeronautics Stake to Aaron Frenkel for $11.5 Million

14.02.19|Golan Hazani
Aeronautics gained over 60% on the exchange since Frenkel started buying its stock in December
המל"ט דומינייטור של אירונאוטיקס

Israel’s Ministry of Defense Set to Pose Sanctions on Aeronautics CEO

27.01.19|Golan Hazani
The Israeli drone maker and several of its executives have been under investigation for violations of the Israeli defense export controls law and for insider trading since 2017
המל"ט דומינייטור של אירונאוטיקס

IAI Attempts to Void Exclusivity Given to Israeli Rival in Negotiations with Drone Maker

14.01.19|Golan Hazani
On Sunday, Aeronautics announced it has agreed to enter into exclusive negotiations with Rafael regarding a potential acquisition by the latter, according to a $231 million valuation
שדה תעופה מטוס רחפן רחפנים

Israeli Regulator Considers Mandating Registration of Civil Drones

02.01.19|Udi Etsion
Limited regulation today, such as flying restriction near airports, fails to account for the easy availability of drones in the current market
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Israeli Businessman Aaron Frenkel Takes 13% Stake in Troubled Drone Maker Aeronautics

31.12.18|Hezi Sternlicht, Golan Hazani, and Tomer Ganon
The Israeli company closed 25.4% up on Tel Aviv after reporting the news Sunday. On Monday, Israel Securities Authority agents raided the company's offices in connection with an investigation that has been ongoing since September 2017