What Happened
Automated Defense Technology Targets Small Drones
Defense hardware startup Mara has secured $7 million in pre-seed funding to develop an automated counter-drone system, specifically designed to counter small, first-person-view drones. The investment, led by Khosla Ventures, was announced on Aug. 26. This development may signal increasing concern about drone threats and the need for advanced defense technologies. The funding was reported by Aviation Week.