Unmanned Technology News

Allient Inc. will showcase advanced unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion, motion control, steering, and actuation technologies for aerospace, robotics, and defense applications at XPONENTIAL and MDEX 2026, May 12–14 in Detroit

GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force demonstrate new low-cost aerial intercept capabilities using laser-guided rockets on the MQ-9A Reaper®

Beyond Vision recently received the Rising Stars Award and ranked 28th in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Portugal 2025 following a recorded growth rate of 194%

Engineered for small unmanned systems, Hitec's new BD10BL combines a 10mm compact form factor with a 1.2 million cycle durability rating

Septentrio's new high-precision GNSS receiver balances minimal dimensions with advanced anti-jamming technology for size-constrained applications

Packet Digital and its subsidiary Badland Batteries transition to Phase 3 of Navy contract to scale domestic lithium-ion production

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned are advancing autonomous aerial logistics capabilities for the U.S. Marine Corps through the MARV-EL Increment 2 R66 TURBINETRUCK program under a $15.5 million contract awarded to Sikorsky

Reliable Robotics is collaborating with industry leaders and the FAA to validate C2 Link Systems that allow uncrewed aircraft to operate within existing airport infrastructure

Reactive Drone has modernized the Kazhan UAV’s communications architecture with a new multi-channel system integrating dual-band radio, Starlink satellite connectivity and LTE links to improve operational range, connection stability and resilience in contested environments

Robust demand for critical UAV and defense avionics powers a 64.3% three-year revenue CAGR as the company expands its international footprint

Trimble Applanix integrates Calian antenna technology into a new hardware enclosure to provide drone manufacturers with a rapid-deployment positioning solution

Sentronics has released its RealFlow D-Series range of configurable ultrasonic fuel flow sensors, designed to provide laboratory-grade measurement performance for UAV platforms operating in demanding environments

DTC has launched the BluTrak-90-D, a self-contained system featuring an onboard microprocessor that autonomously tracks UAVs to ensure stable, high-gain data links across long-range and complex drone missions

Sapient Perception has launched ECHO, a purpose-built 10K sensor for unmanned aerial vehicles that offers 100 times more area coverage than conventional systems while maintaining full resolution for autonomous missions

T-MOTOR has released the HEP-L Series multi-rotor propellers, an ultra-light propulsion solution engineered to improve flight efficiency, impact resistance, and operational stability for professional UAV platforms

Gremsy and Drone Amplified will co-present a seminar at XPONENTIAL 2026 demonstrating how advanced EO/IR and LiDAR payloads are transforming wildfire and avalanche operations

Sentronics' flow sensors enable commercial and defense drone platforms to dynamically calculate range and endurance with exceptional precision

ANELLO Photonics has raised $25 million in a Series B-2 round to accelerate the production of its silicon photonics-based navigation systems designed for autonomous operations in GPS-denied and contested environments

Following a comprehensive manufacturing site tour, a returning Pakistani partner confirmed immediate orders for Rosefinch's upgraded 6kW tethered power system after reviewing advanced production and quality standards

Analog Modules Inc. is exhibiting at XPONENTIAL 2026 / MDEX, highlighting its advanced 744DP Laser Spot Tracker Module for ISR, targeting, and laser-guided defense applications

Aerobits has officially partnered with the European Association for Unmanned Aviation to influence regulatory standards and drone integration across the continent

CRP USA to attend XPONENTIAL 2026 to demonstrate how 3D printed composites have evolved from motorsport origins to meet rigorous defense and aerospace standards

The opening of a new facility in the Netherlands marks a milestone for the UAV industry by localizing high-density lithium-ion manufacturing within the European Union

CACI International's gimbal systems offer industry-leading performance-to-SWaP ratios and enable superior situational awareness in the air, on land, and at sea

CTI-INTL Solutions will present its advanced Ground Control Systems (GCS) and mission computing technologies at the 2026 Loitering Munitions conference

Lowental Hybrid is showcasing its Native Parallel Hybrid technology at SOF Week, offering five times the endurance and silent electric operation for Group 2 and 3 unmanned aerial platforms