UAV / Drone News

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

ResilienX has entered an agreement with GrandSKY to provide engineering integration and operational modeling support for Project ULTRA, focusing on advancing unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system

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

ANELLO Photonics has raised $25 million in a Series B-2 round to accelerate the production of its silicon photonics-based navigation systems designed for autonomous operations in GPS-denied and contested environments