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
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
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
King Willem-Alexander pilots Acecore’s NOA drone during a military showcase, highlighting Dutch UAV support for Ukraine’s mine detection and clearance operations
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
General Atomics and Saab are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft with advanced AEW&C capabilities, expanding cost-effective aerial surveillance options
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
GA-ASI demonstrated autonomous combat capabilities and software integration using multiple aircraft and standardized government reference architectures
Intelligent Energy secures major funding to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell development for zero emission aviation, targeting eVTOLs and regional aircraft by the 2030s
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
Astra Systems has demonstrated its advanced Arbiter 1A FPV drone to the U.S. Army, showcasing tactical agility, ISR capabilities, and battlefield readiness
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
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
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
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
Xer Technologies has partnered with the Unmanned Safety Institute to deliver standardized global training for its X8 aircraft, enhancing safety and operational readiness
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
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