DroneDeploy launches AI agents, OpenSpace acquires Disperse

Snapshot

DroneDeploy launches AI agents, OpenSpace acquires Disperse, Spacial raises $10M, Vitruvian 3D prints homes in Ohio, BRKZ secures $30M debt facility.

New Innovations and Partnerships

DroneDeploy introduces agentic AI and robotics advancements: DroneDeploy launched Progress AI, Safety AI, and Inspection AI alongside plans for ground robots in 2026 and upgraded accuracy features now delivering survey-grade results across 3 million global sites. (dronelife.com)

Vitruvian starts 3D printing homes in Appalachian Ohio: Vitruvian is constructing six 3D printed homes in Chauncey, funded by an Appalachian Community Grant. (3dprintingindustry.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

OpenSpace: OpenSpace acquired construction company Disperse, merging 360° capture with human-verified computer vision analytics into a single platform that helps GCs, owners, and trades validate work-in-place and accelerate billing accuracy across 75,000+ projects globally. (openspace.com)

Spacial: Spacial announces a $10 million funding round aimed at leveraging engineering automation to improve residential construction processes. (techfundingnews.com)

BRKZ: Saudi contech company BRKZ announces a $30 million growth debt facility from Stride Ventures to enhance its financing solutions for contractors. (wamda.com)

Opinions

AEC Tech funding hits $39B as Q3 2025 shows selective growth: AEC-Tech venture funding reached $857M in Q3 2025, capturing 0.5% of total VC as the sector settles into post-hype patterns. (foundamental.com)