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

Raytheon and Airmap to Develop Safe Drone Integration

Raytheon Company has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with AirMap, a global airspace intelligence platform for drones,...

Jun 24, 2019
SkyHopper Drone Data Link Certified in Japan

Mobilicom Ltd has announced that it has become the first supplier with certified high-power, long range, highly secured data link...

Jun 24, 2019
Elbit Commences EU Maritime UAS Patrol Service

Elbit Systems has announced that it has begun operating its maritime UAS (unmanned aerial system) patrol service available to countries...

Jun 24, 2019
Drone-Based Forest Fire Detection System Tested in Spain

Telefónica, in collaboration with the Carlos III University of Madrid, Divisek and Dronitec, has announced that it has carried out...

Jun 24, 2019
Counter-UAS Technology Under Development for Urban Environments

Raytheon Company and Black Sage have announced that the two companies are partnering through a formal teaming arrangement to provide...

Jun 24, 2019
Combat UAV Completes Second Successful Test Flight

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that its XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has completed another successful...

Jun 21, 2019
NW-44 Heavy Fuel Engine Logs Over 1500 Combat Flights

Northwest UAV has announced that its NW-44 Heavy-Fuel Engine for unmanned aerial vehicles has reached a milestone of over 1500...

Jun 20, 2019
Patroller Tactical Drone Begins Final Test Flights

Safran Electronics & Defense has announced that its Patroller tactical drone has started the final phase of industrial qualification at...

Jun 20, 2019
US Army Deploys New Battlefield Counter-UAS Capability

The U.S. Army has announced that its Howler counter unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability has achieved Initial Operational Capability, putting...

Jun 19, 2019
Tethered Drone Provides Surveillance for Champions League Final

Elistair has announced that its Safe-T tethered drone station was used by Madrid police forces during the UEFA Champions League...

Jun 18, 2019
Leonardo Unveils New Long-Endurance Tactical UAS

Leonardo has announced the introduction of its largest-ever Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS), the Falco Xplorer. Building on the success of...

Jun 18, 2019
UAV Live Video Link Established Over Water Exceeds 65km Range

SL200 established Live Video Link over 65 km on a UAV mission over sea. Simpulse’s SL200’s recent deployment on board...

Jun 18, 2019
CIRCOR Develops DC Motors and Pneumatic Launchers for UAVs and Drones

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, a leading developer of specialty fluid and motion control solutions for demanding aerospace and defense applications,...

Jun 18, 2019
Vehicle Management Control System & IFF Selected for MQ-25 UAV

BAE Systems has announced that it has been awarded contracts by The Boeing Company to supply the Vehicle Management Control...

Jun 18, 2019
3D Printed Radar Array Developed for HALE UAS

IMSAR and antenna manufacturer Optisys have collaborated to create a low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) radar designed specifically for use...

Jun 18, 2019
Airbus to Assess UAV Delivery Potential in France

Airbus and the Hauts-de-France region have signed a framework partnership agreement to assess the economic development potential of UAV (unmanned...

Jun 18, 2019
SIGINT ISR Capability Integrated Into Predator B UAV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and L3 Technologies have announced the development and successful flight test of a full-band...

Jun 18, 2019
Air-Deployed Drones to Provide Cyclone and Hurricane Monitoring

Black Swift Technologies (BST) has announced that it has been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) contract to...

Jun 18, 2019
MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS Surpasses 100 Test Flights

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced that its MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial system (UAS) has now flown more...

Jun 17, 2019
UMS SKELDAR Undertakes UK CAA-Approved UAS Training

UMS SKELDAR, a provider of Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, has announced that it has teamed up with UK...

Jun 17, 2019
DJI Mavic Drone Parachute System Concludes ASTM Compliance

Drone safety company ParaZero Technologies has announced that, together with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), it has completed...

Jun 14, 2019
New Drone Guidance System Provides 360-Degree Situational Awareness

Olea Sensor Networks, a developer of IoT (Internet of Things) intelligent sensors and analytic software, has announced the release of...

Jun 13, 2019
Elbit Systems to Introduce New Extended Range Small Tactical UAS

Elbit Systems has announced that its Hermes 45 Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) will be making its first appearance...

Jun 13, 2019
NASA Autonomous Mars Helicopter Enters Final Testing Phase

NASA has announced that its autonomous Mars Helicopter flight demonstration project has passed a number of key tests and moved...

Jun 12, 2019
Electrohydraulic Flight Control Actuation Selected for MQ-25 Unmanned Tanker

Parker Aerospace, a developer of motion and control technologies, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by The...

Jun 12, 2019
AeroVironment Acquires VTOL UAS Developer

AeroVironment has announced that it has acquired Pulse Aerospace, LLC, a developer and supplier of small VTOL unmanned aircraft systems...

Jun 10, 2019
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