UAV / Drone News

Unveiled at XPONENTIAL 2025, Skyfish’s Osprey drone offers advanced U.S.-made capabilities for precision inspection, 3D mapping, and tactical ISR operations

Cellen and Phase One have partnered to integrate Cellen's hydrogen-powered H2-6 drone with Phase One's P3 aerial camera, fusing impressive flight endurance with ultra high-resolution imaging performance

GA-ASI has begun ground testing its YFQ-42A test vehicle, marking a key milestone in the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

Ainstein has launched the new US-D1 Pro radar altimeter at XPO25, offering precise altitude control up to 120m and featuring extended range, increased certification compliance, and enhanced environmental resilience

Volarious introduces the V-Line Pro for DJI Matrice 4 Series, a tethered power system designed to enable extended flight time and enhanced operational safety

TEKEVER’s AR3 uncrewed aerial system is supporting the UK’s StormShroud programme, advancing electronic warfare capabilities through modular integration and collaborative defence innovation

At Xponential 2025, Unmanned Aerospace will display their GH-4, a long-endurance vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) rotorcraft with a patented Automatic Pitch System (APS) and modular capabilities

ParaZero Technologies will present the enhanced SafeAir™ M4 parachute recovery system with triple sensor redundancy, and the DefendAir counter-UAS net launcher and DropAir precision delivery system at XPO25 in Houston

Manta Air is showcasing advanced UAV parachute recovery systems on UST, delivering reliable, low-impact safety solutions for drones with MTOWs from 5 to 41 kg

ZIYAN Tech will present their range of unmanned technologies at the Shenzhen International UAV Exhibition, including heavy-lift cargo delivery and long-endurance helicopter UAVs

Embention will deliver flight control systems to eVTOL developer Erium Aerospace, advancing safe, autonomous, and sustainable urban air mobility

The UK has certified the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 UAS based on GA-ASI's MQ-9B, marking a major milestone in airworthiness for large, unmanned aircraft systems

Aurora Flight Sciences has enhanced its SKIRON-X sUAS range to improve flight performance and simplify operation

ParaZero receives a significant European order for its SafeAir™ M4 system, highlighting rising demand for advanced drone safety solutions in high-regulation markets

Alpine Eagle’s Sentinel system utilizes multiple swarming UAVs and active radar sensors to overcome the limitations of ground-based systems

ResilienX will partner with the DronePort Network in the SAFE-T Project to create a BVLOS airspace environment for manufacturing, testing and validating automated drone operations

Heven accelerates hydrogen-powered drone production and modular engineering through strategic integration and domestic manufacturing growth

ALTUS LSA and NAVAL Group have signed an MoU to integrate and adapt the heavy-lift ATLAS 8 UAV onto naval platforms

The FAA is testing advanced drone detection systems nationwide, with Robin Radar’s IRIS radar participating in trials to enhance airspace safety and security

GA-ASI MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS has demonstrated long-range sensing, survivability, and modular open architecture while supporting U.S. Army units during Project Convergence Capstone 5

General Atomics has delivered an MQ-9A Reaper Extended Range (ER) UAS to the US Marine Corps (USMC), supporting operational testing, tactics development, and expanded unmanned capabilities

Nokia is hosting a free-to-attend live webinar on Thursday, 15 May 2025, showcasing how 5G-connected drones are transforming industrial operations by enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Skyeton’s Raybird UAV has completed a test flight powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, aiming to deliver an electric aircraft capable of over 15 hours of endurance in extreme conditions while carrying a payload

Voliro’s webinar will examine how drone-enabled Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) screening technology for CUI inspections is deployed in the field and how it compares to conventional inspection approaches

The U.S. Marine Corps and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. surpassed 1,000 flight hours with the MQ-9A, advancing unmanned capabilities in training operations

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