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

New Ground Control Station to Support Hybrid VTOL Delivery UAS

Honeywell will develop a GCS to support Odys Aviation’s long-range Laila platform in the Middle East and Pacific

Aug 12, 2024
Trakka Systems Enhances Tucson Police Air Support with UAS-Ready Mission Solutions

Unmanned systems technology provider Trakka Systems equips Bell 206 helicopters with adaptable surveillance and mapping systems applicable to both manned and unmanned platforms

Aug 12, 2024
Partnership to Advance Tactical Maritime UAS Operations

Areté and Parallel Flight will collaborate to integrate the Firefly heavy-lift UAS with the PILLS LIDAR system for enhanced littoral surveillance

Aug 09, 2024
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Aug 09, 2024
FAA-Approved UAS Test Range for Agricultural UAS Field Day Announced

Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems will host a grand opening field day to showcase a new FAA-approved 49,000-square-mile agricultural drone testing facility that covers partial airspace in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa, on August 22, 2024

Aug 08, 2024
Ultra Motion Discuss the Latest Servo Actuator Technology for Unmanned & Robotic Systems

USA-based servo actuator manufacturer Ultra Motion talks to UST about Phase Index non-contact position sensing technology and cutting-edge design processes to meet the evolving needs of the unmanned industry

Aug 07, 2024
NDAA-Compliant Multirotor Drones for Commercial & Government Applications

Inspired Flight's drone platforms are Blue sUAS certified and can be provided with a range of fully integrated payload options

Aug 05, 2024
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Aug 02, 2024
In-Flight Engine Restart Capabilities Introduced

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and JetCat’s partnership will allow the VECTOR autopilots to seamlessly control one of the most widely used turbines in the market, the P300 PRO

Aug 02, 2024
Agricultural Drone Launched for Crop & Data Management

Tesseract’s Ag Drone will use advanced computer vision and optics to give farmers detailed, real-time information about their fields, enabling them to make informed crop or data decisions

Jul 31, 2024
New Long-Range Airborne Imaging System for Reconnaissance & SAR Missions

The UltraFORCE 380-HDc imaging system, unveiled at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, delivers superior high-definition multi-spectral imaging in a compact, low-profile package

Jul 30, 2024
Transwing UAS Conducts First UK Flights

PteroDynamics and Overwatch Group have flown the Transwing UAS for the first time in the UK, demonstrating the ability to launch and land on small footprints regardless of the angle

Jul 29, 2024
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Jul 26, 2024
Surveillance Services Integrated into Traffic Management Solutions

To advance the integration of unsegregated crewed and uncrewed operations, uAvionix has integrated its FlightLine surveillance services with Volant Autonomy’s ITM system

Jul 26, 2024
Cybersecurity Solution for DJI AeroScope Launched

The Windtalker™ upgrade by Edgesource and Trust Automation enhances the security of a popular drone detection platform, addressing national security concerns

Jul 26, 2024
DeTect’s Radar Enhancing UAS Airspace Management

Vigilant Aerospace, DeTect, and Oklahoma State University are advancing airspace management and detect-and-avoid technology, integrating radar systems to improve UAS safety and scalability

Jul 25, 2024
Honeywell Advances eVTOL Control with New Ground Station

Honeywell and Frequentis have demonstrated an innovative ground control station for remotely piloted eVTOL aircraft in European airspace

Jul 25, 2024
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® UAS Flown with New Turboprop Engine

The Pratt & Whitney PT6 E-Series delivers a 33 percent increase in power over MQ-9B’s current engine

Jul 25, 2024
TEKEVER Unveils Their First Entirely UK-Made UAS

The long-range aircraft, which is designed for both land-based and maritime missions, is currently being showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow

Jul 24, 2024
Autonomous Drone Swarm Technology Advances in XPRIZE Wildfire Competition

FireSwarm Solutions’ autonomous drone swarms have qualified for the prestigious Autonomous Wildfire Response track which aims to revolutionize rapid and precise wildfire detection and response

Jul 24, 2024
Detection, Location & Communication System Launches New Features

The ARTEMIS range of mobile phone detection, location and communication systems from Smith Myers has expanded with an all-new set of features to evolve into new operational roles

Jul 24, 2024
Partnership to Develop Small Affordable UAS Engines

GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies have signed an MoU to partner on the production of small affordable engines that could power UAS and similar applications

Jul 23, 2024
IE-FLIGHT Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Aviation Unveiled

Intelligent Energy unveils the IE-FLIGHT family of products at FIA24, high-performance fuel cells specifically developed for aviation using the company’s patented high-temperature operation architecture

Jul 23, 2024
Autonomous Cargo Drone Service Trialled in Orkney

Windracers is operating a scheduled service over a period of 90 days, with its ULTRA self-flying cargo aircraft moving autonomously between the islands of Eday, Westray, and North Ronaldsay

Jul 23, 2024
Partnership for Innovative UAV-Based LiDAR Solutions

Inertial Labs’ RESEPI LiDAR solution is being integrated into ideaForge’s high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles for aerial data collection and precise 3D mapping capabilities

Jul 23, 2024
FAA 107.39 Waiver Secured for DJI M300 RTK with AVSS Parachute

Aerospect obtains approval for flights over people for critical urban missions using the DJI M300 RTK equipped with an AVSS parachute system

Jul 23, 2024
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