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
TEKEVER has introduced the AR3 Evolution at DSEI 2025, a modular unmanned system designed for shipborne operations, contested environments, and multi-domain missions across defense and security sectors
Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit™ UAV has been recognized as a cleared component in the DIU’s Blue UAS Framework, building on its position on the Blue UAS Cleared List and leveraging its coaxial, modular, open-architecture design to provide a flexible, scalable platform for mission-specific UAV systems
Schiebel has unveiled the armed CAMCOPTER® S-101 and S-301 UAS, designed for modern military operations with advanced systems, AI integration, and precision strike capability
HD Air Studio has customized its Infinity MR-PRO gimbal for Alpha Wind’s DragonSky project, enabling precise 3D rotor geometry reconstruction with LIDAR, camera, and microPC payloads on DJI drone platforms
DeltaQuad joins the Dutch Coalition for Defence and Security to strengthen Netherlands–Finland cooperation, advancing autonomous drone technologies and supporting NATO Joint Expeditionary Force priorities
TEKEVER showcased its AI-powered AR3 and AR5 drones ahead of DSEI UK 2025, highlighting advanced autonomous capabilities, UK border support, and defence partnerships
Transport Canada has granted Volatus Aerospace a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) to conduct advanced Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations using MatrixSpace’s radar integrated with Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS Terminal
Ascent AeroSystems’ new SPARTAN UAV, unveiled at Commercial UAV Expo 2025, delivers greater endurance, payload capacity, and all-weather performance in a modular platform
The MQ-9B SeaGuardian® UAS, configured for anti-submarine warfare, has been displayed at NAS Whidbey Island, marking its first landing there and highlighting its advanced multi-mission, autonomous, and maritime surveillance capabilities
Rotron Aerospace’s Talon DT-300 drone has been added to the Blue UAS Cleared List after meeting Department of Defense cybersecurity, supply chain, and performance standards
FlyingBasket, Skylift UAV, and Ørsted have completed the UK’s first large-scale offshore drone delivery programme, transporting 38 tonnes of equipment to over 400 turbines, transforming offshore wind logistics with safer, faster operations
Voliro has secured the intellectual property of Sixpec’s Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) sensor technology to enhance its drone-based inspection capabilities and advance non-destructive testing for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in industrial applications
In partnership with Parrot, Vizgard has integrated its visual autonomy software, FortifAI, with the Parrot ANAFI UKR to enhance defense and public safety applications
T-DRONES has introduced the EC11, a multi-mission UAV with 2-hour flight endurance, a powerful propulsion system, and low-noise performance, suitable for challenging industrial operations and applications such as nocturnal missions and wildlife monitoring
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
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