UAV / Drone News

Avilus has achieved a major technological milestone by successfully operating its Bussard unmanned aircraft from a ground control station near Munich while the vehicle flew 800km away in North Sea airspace

Avilus' unmanned aircraft serve a range of civilian and military applications and are compliant with emerging regulatory frameworks such as the EASA Specific Category

Field tests in the Dolomites reveal cargo drones reduce evacuation times by up to three times while vastly improving patient transport conditions

Tethered drone technology specialist Elistair will present its automated overwatch systems and reveal a brand new strategic integration at the upcoming Eurosatory defense and security exhibition in Paris this June

GuRu Wireless' groundbreaking technology enables extended missions without the need to land for battery charging or swapping

A new terrestrial positioning system from 42 Technology & Omnisense ensures safe autonomous drone landings by providing a reliable navigation layer when critical satellite signals are obstructed, reflected, or completely unavailable

HRL Laboratories has introduced a palm-sized inertial measurement unit leveraging silicon MEMS technology to provide affordable, near navigation-grade accuracy for critical aerospace and autonomous automotive applications

Volz Servos has officially secured full membership within the German Aerospace Industries Association to deepen technical collaboration and accelerate the industry development of unmanned and autonomous aviation systems

SwissDrones’ SDO 50 unmanned helicopter is advancing operations in Japan through maiden flights, cargo demonstrations, and disaster-response exercises alongside Sanwa Giko and regional partners

ITG Drone Solutions' products support the full lifecycle of drone operations, from mission planning and autonomous deployment to airspace management and counter-UAS protection

Marking eight years of established presence in the Japanese market, Gremsy will debut its latest mission-ready AI camera payloads and advanced stabilization technologies at the upcoming Japan Drone Show 2026

The Skyfish autonomous drone platform has secured Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, validating its cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for critical government, defense, and infrastructure applications

European AI-centred uncrewed aerial systems provider TEKEVER has opened an Estonia office and appointed Tuuli Vors as Market Lead for the Baltics ahead of the Spring Storm 2026 military exercise

Heven AeroTech's drone portfolio offers extended flight times, rapid refueling capabilities, low acoustic and thermal signatures, and zero-emission operation

Sentera's products deliver high-resolution imagery and data and are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing systems and workflows

A strategic alliance between TEKEVER and Inzpire will combine specialized training with advanced autonomous platforms to rapidly accelerate the transition of UAS from initial procurement to frontline operational advantage

Alpha Unmanned validates real-time data transmission from its autonomous helicopter to a crewed Airbus cockpit during naval exercises

Following a brief strategic pause and successful software remediation, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' YFQ-42A has resumed flight operations to continue its next-generation technology maturation and risk reduction mission

European developer CiS has introduced the ORKA Dock, a fully automated, self-contained hangar enabling tactical drones to launch, recover, and recharge from moving maritime and land vehicles without human intervention

Suter Industries' UAV engines, APUs, and tailored propulsion systems offer options to suit a wide range of platforms

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected TEKEVER to develop next-generation autonomous systems for Apache attack helicopters, alongside establishing a new Centre for Autonomy and Engineering Hub located in Bristol

Defense technology provider AEVEX has joined Persistent Systems' Wave Relay Ecosystem, integrating advanced networking capabilities into its autonomous aerial and maritime platforms to enhance scalable, resilient battlefield connectivity

INSANIX' AI-driven systems are highly scalable and are engineered to be future-proofed against evolving threats

Virtower LLC has upgraded its sensor network across 500 airports to support Remote ID drone detection, providing real-time data on drone locations and operator positions to improve general aviation safety

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