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

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
Explore Latest Advancements in Drone Technology at Ascend 2024

There will be a keynote with CEO Adam Bry, a live Q&A, and a customer showcase at Ascend 2024, Skydio's 2nd annual User Conference

Jul 22, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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Jul 19, 2024
Water-Cooled Drone for Desert Missions Unveiled

Equipped with a water-cooled engine and heat-tolerant avionics, Skyfront’s Perimeter 8+ WC is now available for operations in extreme conditions, including temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)

Jul 19, 2024
AuterionOS-Powered Blue Approved Drone Launched

AuterionOS enhances Freefly's Astro Prime Sony ILX-LR1 camera, optimizing the computing performances, introducing full support for video recording operations and improving video streaming quality

Jul 19, 2024
Two Contracts Awarded for eVTOL sUAS

Quantum Systems’ fixed-wing, rucksack-portable eVTOL small UAS will provide the Australian Defence Force with real-time, HD video for surveillance and reconnaissance missions

Jul 18, 2024
ResilienX to Enhance Autonomous Aviation Safety Through SBIR Contract with NASA

ResilienX have secured an SBIR contract collaborating with NASA's SWS project to further safety assurance of AAM ecosystems with the FRAIHMWORK IASMS platform

Jul 17, 2024
Latest Innovations for Long-Endurance VTOL Drones 

T-DRONES is set to introduce new technologies in 2024, expanding on its offerings of long-endurance VTOL drones, carbon fiber frames, and UAV batteries

Jul 17, 2024
PteroDynamics Reflects on Shifting Trends in the UAS Industry

Matthew Graczyk, CEO of PteroDynamics, offers a compelling analysis of the evolving unmanned sector based on his observations at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL’24

Jul 16, 2024
Customer Signed for All-Electric Crop Protection Aircraft

Pyka has signed SLC Agrícola as a customer for the Pelican Spray, a fully-autonomous and 100% electric crop protection aircraft, entering one of the world’s largest agricultural markets

Jul 16, 2024
Honeywell to Display Innovative Unmanned Solutions at Farnborough Airshow

Discover how Honeywell is innovating technology in automation, cybersecurity, and sustainability at the Farnborough International Airshow on chalet C134, 22nd-26th July, 2024

Jul 16, 2024
Low-SWaP UAV EO/IR Gimbal for ISR Missions

The gimbal combines a 30x optical zoom HD visible camera with a fixed focal length uncooled thermal LWIR camera

Jul 15, 2024
AVSS Completes ASTM F3322-22 Parachute Recovery System Compliance Testing for DJI Dock 2

AVSS has successfully conducted ASTM F3322-22 parachute recovery system third-party testing for the DJI M3D and M3TD, commercial drone platforms for the DJI Dock 2

Jul 15, 2024
Supersonic Flight Authorization for Unmanned Spaceplane

The Mk-II Aurora spaceplane from Dawn Aerospace has been authorized for supersonic flight at up to 80,000 feet, and is now permitted for BVLOS operations outside of restricted airspace

Jul 15, 2024
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Jul 13, 2024
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