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
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) secures a historic USAF production contract for the modular FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), fast-tracking next-generation autonomous fighter capabilities directly to the warfighter
Aaronia AG has introduced a passive radio frequency geolocation payload that delivers real-time airborne drone detection data to enhance battlefield situational awareness for ground operators without line-of-sight limitations
The launch of CHC Navigation's new premium airborne LiDAR system delivers ultra long range laser scanning and high precision orientation architecture to optimize wide area geospatial mapping across complex and changing terrain
A new strategic agreement between Skyeton and INTEC Industrie-Technik will integrate combat-proven tactical drone technology into the German military framework to address emerging security challenges across allied European defense sectors
DPI UAV Systems has demonstrated the LANTERN tethered UAS aboard a USV, validating persistent elevated sensing and communications capability during underway maritime operations
TEKEVER is set to evaluate Sapient Perception’s ultra-high-resolution 10K cameras and edge AI to eliminate the traditional trade-off between coverage and detail on its uncrewed aerial platforms
A newly signed strategic agreement between BraveX Aero and ARESIA-Ozoir establishes a collaborative framework to develop next-generation, jet-powered unmanned aerial target and training systems for European defense and testing applications
Avilus has achieved a major technological milestone by successfully operating its Bussard unmanned aircraft from a ground control station near Munich while the vehicle flew 800km away in North Sea airspace
Avilus' unmanned aircraft serve a range of civilian and military applications and are compliant with emerging regulatory frameworks such as the EASA Specific Category
Tethered drone technology specialist Elistair will present its automated overwatch systems and reveal a brand new strategic integration at the upcoming Eurosatory defense and security exhibition in Paris this June
A new terrestrial positioning system from 42 Technology & Omnisense ensures safe autonomous drone landings by providing a reliable navigation layer when critical satellite signals are obstructed, reflected, or completely unavailable
HRL Laboratories has introduced a palm-sized inertial measurement unit leveraging silicon MEMS technology to provide affordable, near navigation-grade accuracy for critical aerospace and autonomous automotive applications
Volz Servos has officially secured full membership within the German Aerospace Industries Association to deepen technical collaboration and accelerate the industry development of unmanned and autonomous aviation systems
SwissDrones’ SDO 50 unmanned helicopter is advancing operations in Japan through maiden flights, cargo demonstrations, and disaster-response exercises alongside Sanwa Giko and regional partners
ITG Drone Solutions' products support the full lifecycle of drone operations, from mission planning and autonomous deployment to airspace management and counter-UAS protection
Marking eight years of established presence in the Japanese market, Gremsy will debut its latest mission-ready AI camera payloads and advanced stabilization technologies at the upcoming Japan Drone Show 2026
The Skyfish autonomous drone platform has secured Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, validating its cybersecurity and supply chain integrity for critical government, defense, and infrastructure applications
European AI-centred uncrewed aerial systems provider TEKEVER has opened an Estonia office and appointed Tuuli Vors as Market Lead for the Baltics ahead of the Spring Storm 2026 military exercise
A strategic alliance between TEKEVER and Inzpire will combine specialized training with advanced autonomous platforms to rapidly accelerate the transition of UAS from initial procurement to frontline operational advantage
Following a brief strategic pause and successful software remediation, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' YFQ-42A has resumed flight operations to continue its next-generation technology maturation and risk reduction mission
European developer CiS has introduced the ORKA Dock, a fully automated, self-contained hangar enabling tactical drones to launch, recover, and recharge from moving maritime and land vehicles without human intervention
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