The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture
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The Robinson Unmanned R44 AIRTRUCK has successfully demonstrated offshore cargo delivery and deck landing capabilities during a series of flight tests in Louisiana to highlight autonomous platform resupply logistics solutions
A joint effort between Latvian tech firm ORIGIN and Poland's Military Institute of Armament Technology has produced the first NATO-codified autonomous counter-drone interceptor featuring a custom directional fragmentation warhead
NW Blue combines high-quality CubePilot hardware with expert technical knowledge and responsive customer support
By pairing TrueView payloads with Ouster's Build America, Buy America-compliant Rev8 OS1 Max sensor, GeoCue delivers survey-grade precision, expanded operational range, and native color integration for infrastructure drone mapping
The Change Control Board has officially approved Kutta Technologies' KTAC controller for inclusion on the DCMA Blue List, offering defense program offices a vetted, modular platform for unmanned aircraft and robotic systems
Enetki's solutions are equipped with AI-powered image processing technologies, advanced hardware, and mission-oriented software
Quadsat has demonstrated its SpectraLoc payload for airborne RF detection and geolocation, detecting radar emissions from Karup Airport to support electromagnetic intelligence and situational awareness for defense operators
NW Blue's product portfolio supports a broad range of defense, commercial, and academic use cases
The SESAR IRINA2 project is bringing together leading European aviation organizations, including UAS developer Dronamics, to establish operational protocols, conduct live flight trials, and safely integrate large uncrewed aircraft into shared European controlled airspace
Deep-tech startup SunCubes is deploying SimScale's AI-powered cloud simulation platform to design and validate laser-based wireless charging technology capable of powering unmanned aerial vehicles continuously during flight without physical contact
The Spanish Navy awards a contract for A900 helicopter systems to support maritime reconnaissance, surveillance, and manned-unmanned teaming operations
Aterrion’s solutions enable the rapid deployment of large drone fleets for coordinated multi-aircraft and swarm operations
Following competitive flight evaluations at Clarke Range, the U.S. Army selected five small drone manufacturers – including Vantage Robotics – to advance to manufacturing readiness assessments for its next generation platoon level reconnaissance aircraft program
Infinit Drones has launched the Dock M400 autonomous docking system to bridge the gap between heavy payload operational power and remote, crewless deployment for critical infrastructure and public safety organizations
OMD Industries' vertically integrated supply chain offers full production traceability and is available to allied OEMs and sovereign manufacturing partners
SES AI will exhibit at Commercial UAV Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting high-energy-density battery technology and AI-driven materials development for the growing commercial drone industry
ShadowfaxUAS has introduced the SF45 Group 3 hybrid fixed-wing VTOL UAS, which offers up to 10 hours of endurance, an 8 kg payload capacity and a quick-swap gasoline propulsion unit for ISR, mapping and monitoring operations
Danish defence technology firm Sky-Watch developed an in-house AI-powered sensor suite designed to accelerate unmanned aircraft capabilities while reinforcing European and NATO supply chain sovereignty for modern battlefield operations
The Portuguese Air Force has contracted TEKEVER to deliver autonomous AR5 unmanned aerial systems alongside ground control stations and comprehensive training, significantly enhancing long-range maritime surveillance and national security capabilities
Defense technology leader AEVEX Corp. signed a definitive transaction to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million, expanding autonomous system capabilities across air, surface, and subsea operational defense domains
A strategic alliance between Volatus Aerospace and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace aims to introduce ultra-long-endurance autonomous aircraft and resilient communications networks to bolster Canadian wildfire response and defense operations
Following strong momentum from its newly established U.S. subsidiary, MAD COMPONENTS is preparing an expanded heavy-duty drone propulsion showcase for the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo 2026 event in Las Vegas
Gremsy USA will demonstrate its VIO Dovetail EO/IR and laser rangefinder payload integrated with Freefly Systems’ Astro UAV at Freefly Fest 2026, with the combination intended for public safety, critical infrastructure inspection and aerial intelligence missions
Volatus Aerospace and Singular Aircraft have partnered to introduce the FlyOx 1 heavy-lift autonomous aircraft into Canada for wildfire response, emergency management, public safety, and other government applications
ASELSAN's comprehensive product portfolio is designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of domestic and international defense customers
A new cross-regional alliance unites Taiwan’s manufacturing power, Japan’s quality verification, and Ukraine’s high-intensity battlefield experience to advance autonomous systems and build resilient supply chains
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