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
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected TEKEVER to develop next-generation autonomous systems for Apache attack helicopters, alongside establishing a new Centre for Autonomy and Engineering Hub located in Bristol
Defense technology provider AEVEX has joined Persistent Systems' Wave Relay Ecosystem, integrating advanced networking capabilities into its autonomous aerial and maritime platforms to enhance scalable, resilient battlefield connectivity
Virtower LLC has upgraded its sensor network across 500 airports to support Remote ID drone detection, providing real-time data on drone locations and operator positions to improve general aviation safety
Otto Aerospace's flight-test campaign for its unmanned drone aircraft validates its high-efficiency laminar-flow technology, designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and support future long-endurance energy-relay platforms
ResilienX has entered an agreement with GrandSKY to provide engineering integration and operational modeling support for Project ULTRA, focusing on advancing unmanned aircraft systems within the national airspace system
Sentronics has released its RealFlow D-Series range of configurable ultrasonic fuel flow sensors, designed to provide laboratory-grade measurement performance for UAV platforms operating in demanding environments
DTC has launched the BluTrak-90-D, a self-contained system featuring an onboard microprocessor that autonomously tracks UAVs to ensure stable, high-gain data links across long-range and complex drone missions
Sapient Perception has launched ECHO, a purpose-built 10K sensor for unmanned aerial vehicles that offers 100 times more area coverage than conventional systems while maintaining full resolution for autonomous missions
ANELLO Photonics has raised $25 million in a Series B-2 round to accelerate the production of its silicon photonics-based navigation systems designed for autonomous operations in GPS-denied and contested environments
Following a comprehensive manufacturing site tour, a returning Pakistani partner confirmed immediate orders for Rosefinch's upgraded 6kW tethered power system after reviewing advanced production and quality standards
CACI International's gimbal systems offer industry-leading performance-to-SWaP ratios and enable superior situational awareness in the air, on land, and at sea
Lowental Hybrid is showcasing its Native Parallel Hybrid technology at SOF Week, offering five times the endurance and silent electric operation for Group 2 and 3 unmanned aerial platforms
Recent experiments at Fort Sill demonstrate how Theta Informatics’ OpenAthena software integrates with Army drones to create a passive sensor-to-shooter chain while significantly increasing forward observer standoff and safety
Ubiqconn and RuggON will showcase integrated ground control systems and edge AI capabilities designed to enhance mission-critical C5ISR operations across multi-domain unmanned platforms during XPONENTIAL 2026
The strategic acquisition of Sightline Intelligence integrates ultra-low latency edge AI video processing with Acron Technologies’ sensing hardware to create a suite of critical technologies for autonomous and defense aircraft
Naval Air Systems Command has awarded the MARV-EL Increment 2 program to a team led by Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aerial resupply systems for high-risk contested environments
DZYNE Technologies has secured a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to provide three ULTRA Turbo aircraft, delivering impressive endurance and high-altitude performance
The Florida State Guard is integrating Overwatch Imaging’s autonomous sensors and AI software into its aviation fleet to bolster disaster response and search and rescue operations
The Port Authority and Skyports Drone Services are launching a 12-month pilot program using uncrewed aircraft to transport medical cargo across the East River
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