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

Gremsy & Nokia to Showcase UAV Integration at XPONENTIAL Europe

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

Feb 13, 2025
Military Vehicles to Feature Small Tethered UAS from Elistair

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

Feb 13, 2025
Advancing Airspace Integration & Delivery Management Using Drones in Scotland

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

Feb 13, 2025
New Survey-Grade UAV LiDAR Systems Launched

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

Feb 13, 2025
Mission-Critical Components & Sensors for Professional UAV Applications

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

Feb 13, 2025
T-DRONES Introduces New VTOL UAV with Long-Endurance & High Payload Capacity

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

Feb 12, 2025
Successful UAS Flight Tests Advance Airborne Laser Communication Technology

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

Feb 12, 2025
IMSAR & TEKEVER Partner to Enhance UAS with Advanced SAR Technology

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

Feb 11, 2025
ParaZero Enables BVLOS Drone Operations with Advanced Safety Systems

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

Feb 11, 2025
Project OPTIMAS to Utilize Schiebel VTOL UAS for Advanced Optical Laser Communications

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

Feb 07, 2025
ARK FPV Flight Controller Now Supports Betaflight

The ARK FPV Flight Controller, a leading flight control solution for FPV drones, now officially supports Betaflight firmware

Feb 06, 2025
Volatus Aerospace Partners to Introduce Heavy-Lift Hybrid-Electric Drone

Volatus Aerospace partners to introduce Dufour Aerospace's Aero2 heavy-lift, hybrid-electric VTOL drone, enhancing UAV capabilities for cargo transport, surveillance, and critical aerial operations in remote regions

Feb 06, 2025
Innovative Airships to Receive Electric Propulsion Motors

Evolito will provide their D250 electric propulsion motor for Flying Whales’ LCA60T airship, set to make its debut test flight in 2027, for a more efficient and sustainable mode of transport

Feb 05, 2025
Dufour Aerospace Completes Initial Flight Tests for Hybrid-Electric Drone

Dufour Aerospace’s Aero2 drone has completed its first flight test campaign with a hybrid-electric powertrain, demonstrating self-charging capabilities and successfully transitioning from vertical takeoff to forward flight

Feb 05, 2025
Successful First Hover Flight for Hybrid-Electric VTOL UAS

Pipistrel's Nuuva V300 achieves a major milestone with its successful hover flight, showcasing its advanced hybrid-electric VTOL design, cargo capacity, and versatile operational capabilities

Feb 05, 2025
ParaZero’s Airdrop System Deployed in Critical Pilot Trial

ParaZero Technologies launches a pilot program showcasing its DropAir Precision Airdrop System, demonstrating rapid, safe delivery of critical blood transfusions in high-risk environments

Feb 04, 2025
VTOL Drone Flies Over 300 Miles for BVLOS Pipeline Inspection Demo

Event 38 Unmanned Systems successfully completed a BVLOS pipeline patrol demo with its E455 drone, showcasing long-range capabilities and advanced equipment integration for efficient utility inspections

Feb 04, 2025
Landing Zones’ High-Altitude Military Glider Delivery System Completes Testing for Military Operations

Landing Zones Canada has completed flight testing of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System (APDS), a stealthy, high-altitude payload delivery system designed for precision, speed, and adaptability in contested environments

Feb 03, 2025
Flight Education Center to Receive Bird Detection Radar

DeTect’s MERLIN True3D bird radar for commercial airport and military airfield risk management will be delivered to Hanseo University's Flight Education Center in South Korea

Feb 03, 2025
Business Combination Agreement to Improve Drone Delivery

Hydro-powered delivery drone manufacturer Gadfin, and Israel Acquisitions Corp., have signed a Business Combination Agreement that will form a combined company that will trade on Nasdaq

Feb 03, 2025
UK Drone Delivery Network to Begin Operations in Darlington

Amazon is preparing to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service in the UK with planned operations from Darlington as it works through regulatory approvals and community engagement

Feb 03, 2025
Test Flights Begin for Brazil’s ARP Albatroz Drone

The ARP Albatroz begins test flights at Portobello Farm in Brazil, marking a major milestone for the country’s naval surveillance capabilities

Jan 31, 2025
AI-Powered Radar Enhancing Air Traffic Management & UAS Detection

Skyway and MatrixSpace are joining forces to enhance airspace intelligence, integrating AI-driven radar for safer, more efficient unmanned aircraft detection and air traffic management in AAM and UAS operations

Jan 31, 2025
Compact Remote ID Receiver Released for Enhanced Drone Safety

Dronetag has introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized, drone-agnostic Remote ID receiver designed to improve airspace situational awareness and support commercial and public safety applications

Jan 30, 2025
New Orders Placed for VTOL Tricopter Drones

Red Cat Holdings has secured new orders for its Edge 130 drone, a robust and long-endurance military-grade tricopter for mapping, inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance

Jan 30, 2025
New GCS Software Released for C100 Quadcopter

Performance Drone Works introduces PDW CORE, a comprehensive software bundle enhancing the C100 quadcopter's capabilities with a new UI, flight simulator, mission planner, ATAK integration, and fleet management tools

Jan 29, 2025
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.