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
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
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
RIBE's services and solutions are designed to help UAV OEMs, system integrators and operators accelerate development, optimise performance and deploy reliable autonomous operations at scale
TEKEVER's AR5 drones will replace the British Army’s Watchkeeper fleet under a planned program worth up to £400 million, strengthening battlefield surveillance and supporting UK manufacturing
Strategic collaboration between Beyond Vision and La Orizont integrates advanced C4ISR autonomous networks with local operational expertise to secure critical infrastructure and support national defense
JOUAV deployed its JOS-P200 vehicle-mounted autonomous drone hangar to support rapid aerial reconnaissance, real-time 3D mapping, and hazard assessment following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing
At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, UST spoke with VectaCore Group Managing Director Alexander Turek about the VC-35G’s development, capabilities, and path toward serial production
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first Canadian order of the U030 Flexrotor tactical UAS, introducing the high-endurance VTOL platform for ISTAR and wider operational missions in Canada
TEKEVER has unveiled a family of UK sovereign autonomous heavy lift platforms designed to carry payloads up to 200kg across 500km for both civil and defense operations
ePropelled has launched its new integrated propulsion system at the Farnborough International Airshow, combining motor and controller components to reduce assembly times and enhance payload capacity for next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles
Autonomous sea drone developer Maritime Robotics expands production and product portfolio as commercial and defense sectors transition to fleet-level deployment
Beyond Vision prepares to showcase its expanding lineup of smart drones and specialized payloads for demanding missions at Farnborough International Airshow 2026
South West London Pathology has partnered with healthcare logistics startup Apian to deploy Wing's electric delivery drones, cutting medical sample transport times by up to 85 percent for 1.8 million patients
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems marks 10 years of operations at its North Dakota facility, celebrating historic uncrewed aviation milestones and training over 4,000 pilots and operators
Gremsy and Beyond Vision address critical operational bottlenecks by delivering a seamless, turnkey drone solution designed to optimize complex public safety and critical infrastructure monitoring workflows
KLM Defense has introduced two tactical unmanned aerial systems engineered to launch at extreme altitudes up to 29,400 feet, offering advanced intelligence collection capabilities under severe low atmospheric pressure conditions
AeroVironment will deliver a comprehensive tactical unmanned aircraft systems portfolio to the German Bundeswehr after securing a thirty million dollar contract for the nation's key advanced airborne reconnaissance modernization program
A landmark Royal Navy trial off the English coast successfully launched an autonomous strike drone from a moving vessel, marking a crucial milestone in developing a fully integrated hybrid naval force
Gambit and Reach Power's joint technology project combining wireless power beaming and autonomous orchestration has secured military funding to develop small drone swarms capable of recharging mid-mission without ever needing to land
SkyDefense has introduced a tactical autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to neutralize hostile drone threats using artificial intelligence high speed capabilities and a suite of affordable guided interceptors
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