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Explore UST’s round-up of our five most read articles in the industry this week, including new technologies, test flights, and industry successes.
1. BAE Systems Completes Successful Trials of UAS-Launched Munitions
BAE Systems has successfully launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor uncrewed air system (UAS), destroying both air and ground targets during trials in the US. This marks a major step forward in the development of a low-cost strike and counter UAS option for frontline troops.
The launch of munitions upgraded with BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kit from a TRV-150, a modified version of the Malloy T-150, marks the first air-to-air engagement of an APKWS guidance kit from a UAS. This builds on its decades-long presence on combat aircraft, including the F-16, F-18, and Apache helicopter.
2. SwissDrones Unmanned Helicopters to Conduct BVLOS Grid Monitoring & Inspections
Southern Company is set to deploy a fleet of SwissDrones unmanned helicopters to assist with grid monitoring and inspection work after securing an exemption from federal drone regulations for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights.
Southern Company is reportedly the first utility in the U.S. to be granted an exemption from federal drone regulations for BVLOS flights.
3. Rotron Aerospace to Exhibit Advanced VTOL Systems & Propulsion Technologies at DSEI 2025
Rotron Aerospace will be exhibiting at DSEI 2025 (Defense and Security Equipment International), one of the world’s leading defense and security exhibitions, taking place at ExCeL London from 9–12 September 2025.
DSEI is a global meeting point for defense innovation, attracting governments, armed forces, industry leaders, and the full spectrum of the supply chain.
4. Volz Supplies Actuators for Autonomous Helicopter Demonstrator
Volz Servos recently entered into a strategic partnership with Piasecki Aircraft Corporation to support the development of one of the world’s most advanced rotorcraft autonomy initiatives, the Adaptive Digital Automated Pilotage Technology (ADAPT) program.
Designed to enhance rotorcraft survivability in complex and high-risk mission environments, the ADAPT program integrates intelligent flight control and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
5. Safety-Critical Hardware from Embention Enhances Drone Reliability in Test Flights
BCN Drone Center hosted test flights for Flarebright systems equipped with Embention’s safety-critical hardware, demonstrating the reliability and robustness of their advanced drone technologies.
Flarebright, recognized for its leadership in GPS-Free navigation technology, has partnered with Embention, a specialist in safety-critical avionics. A recent joint flight campaign focused on integrating Embention’s avionics systems into autonomous aircraft, yielding highly successful results.
