UAV / Drone News

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

Flexrotor Order to Advance VTOL UAS Operations in Asia-Pacific

Australian startup Drone Forge partners with Airbus Helicopters to acquire six Flexrotor UAS packages, including 17 aircraft

Jun 24, 2025
COTS & Custom Carbon Fiber Propellers for UAVs

Flyber's propellers are designed to provide optimal aerodynamic performance, strength, stiffness and weight savings, and can be tailored to specific UAV platforms and flight requirements

Jun 23, 2025
Black Swift Technologies Wins Small UAS of the Year at XPONENTIAL 2025

Black Swift Technologies has secured the Small UAS of the Year – Commercial Applications award at the inaugural Innovation Vanguard Awards during XPONENTIAL 2025, recognising the company’s pioneering unmanned aircraft systems

Jun 23, 2025
King Pilots Acecore Hexacopter During Dutch Military Demonstration

King Willem-Alexander pilots Acecore’s NOA drone during a military showcase, highlighting Dutch UAV support for Ukraine’s mine detection and clearance operations

Jun 23, 2025
DGA Awards Contract to FLY-R for R2-600 Rhomboid UAV Development

The French Defense Procurement Agency selects FLY-R for a low-cost Male UAV, validating the performance advantages of the rhomboid wing design

Jun 20, 2025
UAV Support Equipment & Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions

WilliamsRDM has a deep pedigree in the aerospace and defense industries and has partnered with leading defense primes as well as the United States Government

Jun 20, 2025
New GA-ASI Collaboration Enhances AEW Capability on MQ-9B Platform

General Atomics and Saab are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft with advanced AEW&C capabilities, expanding cost-effective aerial surveillance options

Jun 19, 2025
Gremsy and UPTEKO Announce Progress in Next-Gen UAV Imaging Systems

Following the signing of an MoU, Gremsy and UPTEKO unveil key milestones in developing next-gen UAV imaging systems, demonstrating rapid progress in their strategic collaboration

Jun 19, 2025
Advanced Turnkey UAS Solutions for Civilian & Defense Applications

Altus LSA's multirotor and fixed-wing drones have been selected by leading clients including NATO, FRONTEX, and the European Maritime Safety Agency

Jun 19, 2025
Autonomous GA-ASI Jet Executes Successful Simulated Shoot-Down

GA-ASI demonstrated autonomous combat capabilities and software integration using multiple aircraft and standardized government reference architectures

Jun 19, 2025
Intelligent Energy Awarded £17 Million to Accelerate Zero Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development

Intelligent Energy secures major funding to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell development for zero emission aviation, targeting eVTOLs and regional aircraft by the 2030s

Jun 19, 2025
Delair Introduces DT61 Long-Range Observation Drone with Enhanced Payload

New fixed-wing, vertical takeoff drone expands Delair's aerial vehicle portfolio for diverse civilian and military missions

Jun 18, 2025
Gremsy Unveils Advanced Payload & Gimbal Solutions at Japan Drone 2025

Gremsy showcased its latest gimbal and payload innovations at Japan Drone 2025, marking a strategic entry into Japan’s highly demanding drone market

Jun 18, 2025
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía to Advance Autonomy in European VTOL Defense Drones

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía will supply critical autonomous navigation technology for Europe’s VANTAGE project, advancing next-gen VTOL drone capabilities for defense operations

Jun 18, 2025
Small Propeller-Driven UAS Launched Effect for Uncrewed Operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled the PELE, a versatile, semi-autonomous uncrewed launched effect with 7 hour endurance, optimized for use on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian®, that can also be launched from the ground

Jun 18, 2025
FPV Drone Showcased in Live Military Demonstration

Astra Systems has demonstrated its advanced Arbiter 1A FPV drone to the U.S. Army, showcasing tactical agility, ISR capabilities, and battlefield readiness

Jun 18, 2025
Advanced Long-Range & Heavy-Payload Unmanned Helicopters

Sabrobotix's LIZARD helicopter UAVs are equipped with built-in AI computing modules and are ideal for both civilian and defense applications

Jun 17, 2025
BVLOS Waiver Granted for Mountain Resort Drone Operations Using uAvionix DAA System

The FAA has granted a BVLOS waiver enabling drone operations at mountain resorts, leveraging uAvionix’s ground-based DAA system and Intellition’s autonomous flight capabilities

Jun 17, 2025
Remote Drone Inspections Begin on North Sea Oil Platform

Aker Solutions has advanced offshore inspection with autonomous drones, completing a BVLOS flight from shore and integrating AI-driven monitoring on a North Sea platform

Jun 17, 2025
NDAA-Compliant Hydrogen-Powered Drone Solutions

Cellen's fully-electric UAVs offer best-in-class flight times of up to 150 minutes, with zero emissions and seamless refueling capabilities

Jun 16, 2025
Miniature Satcom & Cellular Solutions for Commercial BVLOS Drone Operations

Gotonomi's products equip UAV platforms with reliable command and control as well as data and video streaming capabilities for BVLOS inspection and surveillance applications

Jun 13, 2025
GA-ASI Secures Support Contract for Protector RG Mk1 RPA System

The UK MoD has signed a long-term support contract with GA-ASI to sustain the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system

Jun 13, 2025
Elistair’s Tethered Drone System Integrated into Autonomous Port Security Project

Elistair's tethered drone system will provide continuous surveillance of ports from an autonomous vessel as part of the European SMAUG project

Jun 12, 2025
Advanced Heavy-Lift VTOL UAVs & Rotary Engine Solutions

Rotron Aerospace's UAVs offer long-range and ultra-quiet operation with class-leading payload capabilities, and the company's engines are the systems of choice for some of the world’s largest aerospace OEMs

Jun 10, 2025
Xer Technologies Partnership to Deliver Global Training for X8 Heavy-Duty Drone

Xer Technologies has partnered with the Unmanned Safety Institute to deliver standardized global training for its X8 aircraft, enhancing safety and operational readiness

Jun 09, 2025
Red Cat and ESAero Partner to Scale Production of Teal’s Black Widow™ sUAS

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with ESAero to expand AS9100-certified production and engineering support for Teal’s Black Widow™ sUAS, enhancing manufacturing capacity to meet growing U.S. and international defense demand

Jun 06, 2025
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