Unmanned Technology News

Otto Aerospace's flight-test campaign for its unmanned drone aircraft validates its high-efficiency laminar-flow technology, designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and support future long-endurance energy-relay platforms

Gremsy is partnering with a select group of global system integrators to field-test and deploy Kestrel, its latest ultra-lightweight payload designed for mission-critical drone operations

SubC Imaging has updated its DVR+ platform with new live event logging, post-dive review, and structured export features designed to improve subsea inspection reporting workflows

Counter UAS Homeland Security Europe 2025 will examine evolving drone threats, urban security challenges, and counter-UAS strategies through insights from military, government, law enforcement, and industry leaders

Aeroprobe's new lightweight flight data solution enables real-time full flow state measurements for complex unmanned aerial maneuvers

IP-video leader LiveU and non-profit DRONERESPONDERS join forces to provide first responders with resilient, low-latency video streaming for critical UAS operations

At XPONENTIAL USA 2026, SES AI is showcasing advanced drone batteries while engaging defense, ISR, and commercial unmanned systems customers seeking longer endurance and secure supply

HYFIX introduces a U.S.-designed autonomous systems module to consolidate drone electronics and enhance navigation resilience through LEO satellite integration

The new VECTOR-300 UAV autopilot focuses on scalability and precision for high-dynamic autonomous missions in contested environments

AEVEX will present autonomous systems, launched effects, airborne ISR technologies, and additive manufacturing capabilities at SOF Week 2026, including demonstrations of its Mako Lite USV and ForgeX manufacturing capability

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

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