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
Tamilan, a developer of advanced drone airframes and complete unmanned solutions, will be attending DSEI 2025, taking place from September 9–12 at ExCeL London, UK
Copterworks' products are designed to excel in demanding and hard-wearing industrial applications, and are manufactured at a purpose-built facility in California
Nearthlab has released XAiDEN, an AI-enabled autonomous swarm attack drone designed for accurate, efficient, and reliable defense missions through coordinated multi-drone operations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) acquires Achates Power’s engine technology, enhancing UAS propulsion with high-efficiency, low-emission, and high-power-density engines for next-generation aircraft
Inspired Flight unveils the GS-ONE Ground Control Station, a rugged, NDAA-compliant handheld controller delivering unmatched visibility, connectivity, and performance for demanding drone operations
Red Cat Holdings’ subsidiary Teal Drones has achieved AS9100 certification from the NSF-ISR, confirming the quality, innovation and safety of its UAVs, including the Black Widow™ NDAA-compliant ISR drone
Hoverfly’s new NEXUS system extends MANET networks and unites unmanned platforms across domains, enhancing ISR, targeting, and battlefield connectivity following its Tough Stump Rodeo debut
PteroDynamics, in partnership with Babcock, has demonstrated the capabilities of its autonomous P4 Transwing® VTOL UAS within flight demonstrations for the Royal Australian Navy, emphasizing endurance, payload flexibility, and maritime operational potential
UAVOS has been selected by Avincis to supply advanced composite main rotor blades for the LUMES unmanned helicopter platform, supporting the Biodiversity Project under the Civil UAVs Initiative
ModalAI expands its U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant drone portfolio, adding three FPV drones and 16 components to the Blue UAS Framework, offering secure, interoperable solutions for government and developers
WholeShip’s National Drone Hub becomes the UK’s first CAA-accredited drone test site, offering faster approvals, vast airspace, and advanced facilities for accelerating autonomous aviation
Blitz Technology’s Mini Spectrum gimbals are now integrated into the MADDOS VTOL 350e, delivering modular, high-performance imaging for multi-mission UAV operations.
TEKEVER donates €100k to the Prytula Foundation to equip Ukraine’s 15th SAR Brigade, enhancing reconnaissance operations and strengthening defense amid ongoing conflict
Sky-Watch's RQ-35 Heidrun delivers superior data-gathering and situational awareness even in the face of electronic warfare and GNSS-denied environments
BAE Systems has successfully launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor UAS, marking a key advancement in low-cost strike capabilities for modern military operations
Volz joins Piasecki in the ADAPT program, supplying advanced redundant actuators to enhance autonomy, survivability, and precision control in next-generation rotorcraft platforms
At DSEI 2025, 9–12 September, ExCeL London, Rotron Aerospace will showcase advanced VTOL platforms, propulsion systems and rotary engines, engineered for next-generation UAV, UAS, and UCAV applications
Tamilan's products are ideal for enterprises and governments looking to massively scale up their drone operations as rapidly and cost-effectively as possible
Embention’s safety-critical hardware integrated into Flarebright systems for BCN Drone Center’s test flights, showcasing the reliability and robustness of their advanced drone systems
PDW and the U.S. Department of Defense recently demonstrated organic unmanned aerial system fire support using the PDW C100 and F-35A Lightning II fighter
Black Swift Technologies wins NASA SBIR Phase I contract to advance SwiftCore, a modular, AI-ready flight management system for secure, autonomous UAS operations
AlarisPro has received a NASA SBIR award to develop an AI-powered Digital Twin system that enhances UAS safety, reliability, and predictive maintenance capabilities
Hollyway's systems utilize fully automated drones and docks and an advanced cloud platform to enable large-scale deployment and uninterrupted operations
Terma and Odd Systems have partnered to produce autonomous drone interceptors, combining sensor technology with frontline combat experience to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems
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