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
Volz Servos’ DA 30-HT, DA 30-HT-D and DA 58-D actuators supported Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale tiltrotor eVTOL prototype during a two-way piloted transition flight, during which the aircraft switched from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again
A new technical integration from Gremsy and Aerosense combines an ultra-compact dual-spectrum payload with a long-range autonomous drone to provide highly optimized, high-fidelity aerial surveillance for infrastructure monitoring and rapid disaster response
Canada's InDro Robotics has released a new hardware and software combination specifically built for the rapid integration of ground robots and specialized drones to support high speed remote operator control
Successful real-world flight testing of Vigilant Aerospace’s onboard detect-and-avoid system demonstrates multi-sensor capabilities and compliance pathways for autonomous military and civilian drones operating beyond visual line of sight
A new vehicle-connected quadcopter system from Indra Group elevates electronic warfare payloads over 100 meters to significantly extend tactical detection ranges and protect advancing land units from hostile communications and drone threats
Skyfront's drone platforms have been deployed in over 20 countries on more than 20,000 different missions, and are NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS Select-certified
ALTUS LSA and Gremsy have signed an MoU at Eurosatory 2026 to integrate advanced camera payloads into UAV platforms, boosting European aerial intelligence and infrastructure inspection capabilities
As the inspection drone market undergoes rapid growth, AirData UAV is expanding its operational footprint to support utility organizations navigating complex fleet management demands and upcoming regulatory changes
Avilus advances Grille X4 pre-series production in Bredstedt, Germany, transitioning from prototype development to scalable unmanned aviation for logistics, MEDEVAC, and operational support
Denmark-based developer Sky-Watch has introduced a new long range UAS designed to overcome modern warfare challenges using battlefield experience from four years of continuous operations in Ukraine
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) secures a historic USAF production contract for the modular FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), fast-tracking next-generation autonomous fighter capabilities directly to the warfighter
Aaronia AG has introduced a passive radio frequency geolocation payload that delivers real-time airborne drone detection data to enhance battlefield situational awareness for ground operators without line-of-sight limitations
The launch of CHC Navigation's new premium airborne LiDAR system delivers ultra long range laser scanning and high precision orientation architecture to optimize wide area geospatial mapping across complex and changing terrain
A new strategic agreement between Skyeton and INTEC Industrie-Technik will integrate combat-proven tactical drone technology into the German military framework to address emerging security challenges across allied European defense sectors
DPI UAV Systems has demonstrated the LANTERN tethered UAS aboard a USV, validating persistent elevated sensing and communications capability during underway maritime operations
TEKEVER is set to evaluate Sapient Perception’s ultra-high-resolution 10K cameras and edge AI to eliminate the traditional trade-off between coverage and detail on its uncrewed aerial platforms
A newly signed strategic agreement between BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir establishes a collaborative framework to develop next-generation, jet-powered unmanned aerial target and training systems for European defense and testing applications
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
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
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
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