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

GA-ASI Pauses Flight Ops Following YFQ-42A CCA Test Incident & Investigation Launch

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has suspended flight test operations after a production-representative YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft experienced a mishap shortly after takeoff at a private facility in the California desert

Apr 08, 2026
Xer Technologies Validates 2.5-Hour Flight Endurance & 7 kg Payload Capacity

Xer Technologies successfully completed independent flight tests of its X8 multicopter platform, validating 2.5-hour endurance with a 7 kg payload for advanced multi-sensor and infrastructure inspection missions

Apr 02, 2026
AI-Powered Autonomous ISR Sensor & Software Solutions for UAVs

Overwatch Imaging's autonomous intelligence capabilities reduce operator workload and enable faster decision-making in dynamic environments

Apr 01, 2026
Maris-Tech Secures Order for AI-Based Situational Awareness & Drone Payloads

A governmental defense entity has selected the Diamond Ultra and Jupiter platforms to enhance situational awareness and drone video payload capabilities for advanced perimeter defense and UAV surveillance applications

Apr 01, 2026
AirData Launches 3D Flight Player for Drone Analysis

AirData UAV has introduced a 3D Flight Player that converts drone flight logs into interactive 3D visualizations, enabling detailed flight reconstruction, pilot input analysis, and telemetry-driven playback for training and review

Apr 01, 2026
Rugged COTS & Custom Protective Cases for Drones & Unmanned Systems

Pelican cases feature fully customizable interiors and exteriors, and are ruggedized to comply with a wide range of industrial and military standards

Mar 31, 2026
Quadsat & TEKEVER Integrate Advanced Electronic Warfare Payload into AR3 EVO Drone

TEKEVER and Quadsat have successfully completed flight integration of the SpectraLoc payload on the AR3 EVO tactical UAS to enhance airborne electromagnetic intelligence

Mar 30, 2026
ResilienX Secures FAA Waiver for Remote BVLOS Drone Operations & Automated Surveillance

ResilienX obtains FAA waiver to conduct routine BVLOS drone operations using NUAIR surveillance infrastructure

Mar 27, 2026
Advanced Tactical Hybrid VTOL UAS & Loitering Systems

BlueBird Aero Systems' UAS have been proven worldwide through tens of thousands of operational sorties

Mar 26, 2026
PDW Validates Extended Range & Autonomous Navigation in Texas Flight Trials

Performance Drone Works validates 20km range and GPS-denied autonomous navigation during 114-flight test series

Mar 26, 2026
GA-ASI Earns Double Honors at Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems & its MQ-9B programs for the UK & Japan have been recognized for technical achievement & operational sustainment at the 21st annual Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards

Mar 26, 2026
Drone-Based Aerial Data Collection Services for Professional & Enterprise Applications

Drone as a Service's end-to-end offerings are highly scalable and can be tailored to suit a wide range of project requirements

Mar 25, 2026
High-Precision Combustion Analysis & DAQ Solutions for UAV Engines

The Plex PCA-2000Plus enables manufacturers to maximize engine performance while reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market

Mar 23, 2026
Air Data & Flow Measurement Solutions for UAVs & Autonomous Flight

Aeroprobe's cutting-edge technologies provide highly accurate measurement of critical flight parameters and are engineered specifically for UAVs

Mar 23, 2026
XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 to Showcase Autonomous Defense & Start-Up Innovation

The upcoming XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 event will unite global industry leaders and start-ups to explore the future of autonomous systems, robotics, and strategic defense technologies across the European security landscape

Mar 17, 2026
Zephyr Drone Simulator Integrates NIST Payload Delivery Test for Public Safety Drone Training

Public safety drone pilots can now train for critical lifesaving missions using a high-fidelity simulation environment featuring new standardized test methods developed by NIST and leading emergency response organizations

Mar 17, 2026
Dual-Use Autonomous Unmanned Helicopter for Long-Endurance & Heavy-Lift Missions

Roze Mobility's SH-917 offers a 250 kg carrying capacity and up to 8 hours of flight endurance

Mar 12, 2026
Embention Integrates Veronte Autopilot with Gotonomi SATCOM for Enhanced BVLOS Operations

Embention has integrated Veronte Autopilot 1x with Gotonomi SATCOM terminals, enabling plug-and-play BVLOS UAV operations, global command and control via satellite, reduced hardware complexity, and flexible, airworthiness-focused connectivity

Mar 12, 2026
Advisory & Consulting Services for UAS & Counter-UAS Technologies

Tactien Group has successfully supported the optimization and advancement of multi-million-dollar UAS programs that have faced deployment, scalability, or performance challenges

Mar 10, 2026
Skyeton Integrates Radiation Surveillance Sensors into Raybird UAS & Expands Mission Capabilities

Skyeton integrates gamma radiation sensors into the Raybird UAS to enhance long-endurance aerial monitoring and emergency response

Mar 03, 2026
Rugged UAV Platforms for Civilian & Defense Applications

Reactive Drone's product portfolio includes UAV platforms for munitions deployment, logistics, firefighting and agriculture

Feb 26, 2026
Schiebel to Establish Dedicated UK Entity & Expand Defence Operations

Schiebel announces a new UK legal entity to bolster long-term support for the Royal Navy and British industrial partnerships

Feb 26, 2026
Air Force Designates X-68A Uncrewed Missile-Carrier & Advance Platform for LongShot

The U.S. Air Force has officially designated the LongShot uncrewed air superiority system as the X-68A, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative DARPA and GA-ASI combat platform

Feb 25, 2026
Engine & Parts Manufacturing for Commercial & Military UAVs

TEI is the largest aircraft engine parts manufacturer in the MEA region, and has developed a wide range of gas turbine and piston engines

Feb 24, 2026
GA-ASI & USAF Demonstrate F-22 & MQ-20 Manned-Unmanned Teaming In Joint Autonomy Exercise

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force recently performed a successful autonomous mission at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging tactical data links to coordinate manned fighters with unmanned jets

Feb 24, 2026
AI-Powered Digital Assistant for Drone Industry Professionals

Wingman360 AI is designed to help users deal efficiently with aviation regulations, documents, and complex technical decisions

Feb 24, 2026
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.