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

Piasecki Awarded $37 Million AFWERX Funding for Tilt-Duct VTOL UAS

The award will enable Piasecki to demonstrate its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) tilt-duct vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies

Dec 01, 2023
EDGE Expands Global VTOL Capabilities

The HT-100 can be used for various mission profiles such as ISR, inspection, mapping, and cargo and can fly for up to six hours at a speed of 120 kmh

Nov 30, 2023
D-Fend Solutions Partners with Indiana Security Firm

D-Fend Solutions partners with All Secure Group to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) protection at state and local levels

Nov 30, 2023
Landing Zones Unveils Drone Training Device

The Drone Bomblet Pyrotechnic (DBP) is expected to set a new standard for safety-assured, cutting-edge threat realistic training tools for the worldwide military training and simulation industry

Nov 30, 2023
HevenDrones Unveils Next-Gen Hydrogen-Powered Drone

The H2D200 is designed to carry payloads up to 4.5kg, with a remarkable range of up to 510km and an extended flight time of up to 4 hours, a new standard for smaller payload drones

Nov 29, 2023
Doodle Labs Mesh Datalinks Integrated into Sky Mantis UAS

Integrating Doodle Labs' radios secures long range, high-bandwidth mesh capabilities, a more reliable connection for the drone, and empowers rapid and effective operations in contested airspace

Nov 28, 2023
Tests Completed on Fully Autonomous In-Flight Refueling Tech

During the second test campaign, the Auto'Mate demonstrator showcased the potential of Autonomous Assets Air to Air Refueling (A4R) operations flying with five unmanned drones, under the control of an A310 MRTT tanker

Nov 27, 2023
“Drone Detection as a Service” Concept Launched

Roark’s Aero-Ark is a self-contained, static or mobile unit utilizing bespoke forward scatter detection, artificial intelligence and packet sniffing to detect drone incursions

Nov 27, 2023
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Nov 24, 2023
Centaurium UAS & Thales Partner for Long-Range Drone Operations

Thales’ UAS100 is powered by two electric motors and a small internal combustion engine, ensuring the necessary endurance and resilience to failure

Nov 23, 2023
Phenix Awarded Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft Contract

The contract involves establishing a production facility to ensure production can meet the forecasted demand for the Ultra 2XL VTOL aircraft at scale

Nov 22, 2023
New Compact EO/IR Drone Payload with AI-Assisted Detection

Gremsy's new Vio series features a 4K zoom sensor, a 640x512 radiometric thermal camera, and an integrated laser rangefinder with a range of up to 2400m

Nov 22, 2023
Drone Nerds Named Exclusive US Distributor for Dronetag’s Remote ID Devices

Drone Nerds is now the exclusive distributor in the US for the Dronetag Mini, a remote ID device attachable to any drone, and Dronetag Beacon, a compact solution to make drones digitally visible

Nov 21, 2023
Embention & EANAN Partner for Growth of Unmanned Aircraft in UAE

In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Dubai Airshow 2023, the companies have committed to manufacturing a minimum of 3,000 Veronte Autopilots per year, the core flight control system for Eanan's aircraft

Nov 21, 2023
Inertial Labs Launches Lightweight Air Data Computer

The ADC calculates and provides air data parameters, including altitude, air speed, air density, outside air temperature, and windspeed for avionic applications

Nov 21, 2023
Defense Grant Awarded to Hargrave Technologies

Power electronics solutions developer Hargrave Technologies has received a Sovereign Capability Defence Grant for UAS propulsion

Nov 21, 2023
Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on Aircraft Carrier Demonstrated

The Mojave UAS is equipped with STOL capabilities, providing greater versatility and allowing the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations

Nov 20, 2023
Dronamics & Aramex Partner for Global Cargo Drone Deliveries

Dronamics’ remotely-piloted aircraft, the Black Swan, requires 400 meters only to land and take off, a viable solution for reaching remote and underserved areas

Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
Smart Weapons to be Integrated onto Remotely Piloted Aircraft

EDGE and GA-ASI will integrate smart weapons onto the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, one of GA-ASI’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems

Nov 16, 2023
MALE UAS for Maritime Surveillance Launched

The UAS has a service ceiling of 30,000ft and operates in the LALE segment as well, boasting Maximum Take-Off Weight of 1,300kg

Nov 16, 2023
AIBOT to Integrate Honeywell’s cBFW System into eVTOL Aircraft

Honeywell's Compact Fly-By-Wire (cFBW) system enables the removal of conventional mechanical linkages controlling the effectors, streamlining maintenance procedures, and reducing costs throughout the lifecycle of an aircraft

Nov 15, 2023
MedLife to Transport Lab Samples with Drones

MedLife has collaborated with Skyy Network to launch Europe's longest drone flight route for medical samples, a 120km circuit in Bihor county, reducing delivery time of biological samples by more than 50%

Nov 14, 2023
KHRONOS Tethered Drone-in-a-Box for Tactical ISR Missions Announced by Elistair

Elistair unveils KHRONOS a push-button drone-in-a-box solution designed for ISR operation from vehicles and fixed platforms

Nov 14, 2023
First Collocated Drone Mission into a Hurricane

The first Black Swift Technologies’ S0 drone launch into a hurricane, along with other instruments and technology, has collected data on how storms form, build, and intensify

Nov 13, 2023
VTOL UAS Demonstrates Autonomous Take-off & Landing During U.S. Navy Exercise

The JUMP 20 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR-T) onboard USNS Burlington

Nov 13, 2023
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