UAV / Drone News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS, which can carry multiple payloads, fly slowly, and hover, has won a new EMSA contract for monitoring and maritime surveillance operations

Avy and Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) partner to advance sustainable drone technology, combining advanced UAV testing with operational audits to enhance aerospace innovation and emergency applications

Alpha Unmanned Systems is expanding into India through a partnership with Ukay Metal Industry to introduce its UAV helicopters to meet growing demand in the civil and defense sectors

Redwire Corporation has acquired Edge Autonomy adding combat-proven autonomous airborne platforms to the tech company’s multi-domain space and defense technology portfolio

U.S. Navy has awarded Packet Digital an additional contract for its all-in-one efficient power solutions and fleet management software for ship-based autonomous systems

Drone Nerds partners with ABZ Innovation to deliver agricultural drones, offering advanced spraying systems, precision technology, and sustainable solutions for American farmers

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

Zephyr utilizes real-world physics and an ever-expanding library of specialized modules to provide an accurate and immersive simulation environment

Draganfly and Volatus Aerospace collaborate to integrate advanced Bathymetric LiDAR with heavy-lift drones, delivering solutions for precise underwater mapping and improved efficiency in oil and gas exploration

Aerobits’ MP1 module in mPCI standard with multi-band reception capability is designed to redefine airspace monitoring and the seamless integration of UAS into modern aviation