UAV / Drone News

Adam Cooperberg, lead engineer and engineering manager for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian, has been awarded the Outstanding Engineer Award from the SDCEC

ADASI will integrate Meteksan Defence’s MILSAR radars into the GARMOOSHA UAS for versatile moving target indication modes for detection and tracking of potential targets

UAVOS introduces the PGCS-4, a next-generation Unmanned Ground Control System designed for enhanced mission flexibility, security, and efficiency, setting a new standard in unmanned operations

IMSAR’s NSP-3 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) has been integrated with Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 VTOL UAS, enhancing ISR capabilities with flexible payload options, extended endurance, and seamless command and control integration

Moonrock’s insurance product aims to protect drone manufacturers in the event of their devices causing harm, supporting the wider drone community and offering a range of policies

Ascent AeroSystems introduces ready-to-fly kits for its Spirit and NX30 UAVs, offering modular, NDAA-compliant solutions for public safety, inspections, and paramilitary operations

ZIYAN Tech’s Grey Whale G1 heavy-lift cargo delivery helicopter UAV is enhancing drone cargo transport, becoming the first to earn a Special Airworthiness Certification from China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA)

Nokia Drone Networks is a standalone and network-agnostic solution utilizing European-made multirotor drones, automated docking stations, and 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity

A new agreement with CAE will see the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE demonstrate advanced manned-unmanned teaming, showcasing autonomous UAV swarms, AI-driven mission management, and real-time coordination for defense and security operations

BlueBird Aero Systems introduces the WanderB-VTOL Mini-UAS, built for rapid deployment in any environment and powered by new PEW Fuel-Cell Technology

Phoenix Air Unmanned completed a 320-mile BVLOS pipeline inspection for Shell Pipeline Company, powered by Elsight’s Halo connectivity solution for uninterrupted UAV command, control, and data transmission

TEKEVER has partnered with IMSAR to integrate advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology into its UAS platforms, enhancing airborne surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance capabilities for defense missions

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

FlyingBasket CTO Matthias Moroder will join a panel at Xponential Europe to discuss the regulatory and market challenges hindering drone industry growth, and the importance of collaboration for wider adoption

INF Inject's 2- and 4-stroke EFI engines can be provided with a range of options such as alternators, starter-alternators and generators

At XPONENTIAL Europe 2025, Gremsy’s gimbal and payload technology will be paired with Nokia’s connectivity solutions, creating smarter, more efficient UAV systems

Elistair has secured a €3 million contract to equip military vehicles with tethered UAS, enhancing real-time intelligence and operational awareness

ANRA Technologies has helped advance drone-based medical deliveries in Scotland through the CAELUS project, enhancing airspace integration, BVLOS operations, and UTM systems

At Geo Week 2025, GeoCue launched TV1 Lite and the TV1 LiDAR scanners for drones, aiming to bring precision and affordability to the forefront of the geospatial industry

Eroot's product portfolio includes flight controllers, GNSS receivers, and telemetry and data solutions

T-DRONES introduces the VTOL VA32, a versatile unmanned aerial vehicle built for long-duration flights, high payload capacity, and reliable performance in a variety of industrial applications

Cucuyo and Cavok UAS successfully completed flight tests in Spain, validating the integration of the P-100 laser communication terminal and advancing future developments

IMSAR and TEKEVER are set to integrate advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology into unmanned aerial systems, enhancing surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance capabilities for defense and security operations

ParaZero’s advanced safety technology has enabled an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for BVLOS drone operations, marking a significant step toward safer, more expansive commercial drone applications in various industries

Project OPTIMAS and Schiebel are set to develop a secure, high-speed optical communication system using quantum encryption and laser technology for multi-domain defence and satellite connectivity