UAV / Drone News

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

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Aerofex a rare fast-tracked patent for its thrust vector control technology, enhancing propeller-driven aircraft efficiency, maneuverability, and scalability

AERO Asia 2025, 27-30 November, expands significantly to showcase 110+ aircraft, advanced aviation technologies, and sustainable solutions driving China’s growing low-altitude economy

Embention has gained the EASA’s approval with an APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) certification, authorizing the design and in-house production of drone autopilot systems

Denmark is strengthening its defense capabilities with the acquisition of MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAs from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), enhancing Arctic surveillance and NATO interoperability

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence (GA-Intelligence) conducted a demonstration flight featuring autonomous operation, multi-sensor fusion, and distributed command and control

TEKEVER acquires West Wales Airport to establish a national hub for UAS testing, advancing UK and NATO autonomous defence capabilities under its £400m programme

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 has demonstrated autonomous cross-domain logistics during the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) OPEX campaign, completing challenging missions in simulated battlefield conditions

Embention has been awarded a Production Organization Approval (POA) to produce certified autopilot systems for drones and eVTOLs under European regulatory standards

GA-ASI is aligning its independent U.S. and German aerospace affiliates to develop a European CCA, leveraging the YFQ-42A platform to further uncrewed aircraft capabilities

The Orus L from Gremsy is a rugged, AI-enabled spherical payload with advanced EO/IR sensors, designed for high-speed UAV operations in demanding environments

Hirth's UAV engines offer excellent power-to-weight ratios and low fuel consumption

AFRL's XQ-67A aircraft, developed by GA-ASI, successfully demonstrated the integration of government autonomy and communication systems during a dynamic test flight in California

Redwire Corporation’s Stalker UAS, developed by its subsidiary Edge Autonomy, is now on the Blue UAS List, recognizing its advanced capabilities and compliance with DoD standards

Manna Air Delivery and VTT are partnering on a research project to advance safe, scalable drone logistics for urban, suburban, and critical healthcare services

Meteksan Defense is set to present its latest radar, electronic warfare, and counter-drone systems at IDEF 2025, demonstrating advanced technologies for modern defense needs

H3 Dynamics and PJBumi Technologies have partnered to produce hydrogen-electric UAVs in Malaysia, combining their advanced fuel cell and hydrogen storage technologies

ZIYAN Tech will unveil its latest combat UAV technologies at IDEF 2025, highlighting advanced swarm coordination, ISR systems, and unmanned helicopter capabilities

DroneSense and MatrixSpace partner to enhance BVLOS capabilities, accelerating the safe, scalable use of drones in public safety and Drone as First Responder missions

Tekever will establish a new dual-use Centre of Excellence in Cahors, France to develop, test, integrate and industrialize autonomous defense and security technologies

UAV Navigation collaborates with SE Aviation to provide the DRIADE UAV with a VECTOR-600 flight control system enabling autonomous reconnaissance and wildfire response missions

Embention’s Veronte Autopilot 1x 4.12 delivers major upgrades in precision, safety, and performance, without increasing size or weight, for advanced UAV operations

UAVOS, in partnership with ALTER, conducted overload and environmental testing on helicopter rotor blades, displaying blade reliability, structural integrity and safety