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

Completed Flight Test of Next-Gen HAPS UAS Sub-Scale Model

In addition to verifying whether the aircraft could fly with stability as designed, following the actual flight test, SoftBank collected and analyzed various data, including data on the aircraft's structural characteristics

Aug 11, 2023
Shield AI & Sentient Vision Collaboration Announced

Shield AI will collaborate with Sentient Vision Systems to integrate AI-enabled wide area motion imagery capability with the V-BAT unmanned aircraft

Aug 11, 2023
DroneX Trade Show & Conference 2023

DroneX, the UK’s largest drone event dedicated to unmanned aerial vehicles, takes place at the ExCeL London, 26-27 September, 2023

Aug 11, 2023
New Automated Drone Service Trialled Across West Midlands

SkyBound has installed an automated drone station in Walsall so that the public can have an enhanced transport experience across bus, train, road, and tram networks

Aug 10, 2023
FAA Approves Pyka Electric Spray Drone for US Commercial Operations

Pelican Spray is the largest ever to receive FAA approval for commercial operation in the US with a weight of 1,125lbs, and it can also carry up to 540lbs (70 gallons) of liquid and spray up to 240 acres per hour

Aug 10, 2023
Botlink’s XRD2 Selected for BVLOS Drone Ops

The Choctaw Nation has utilized the XRD2 by Botlink as the cellular component for FAA sanctioned BVLOS operations

Aug 10, 2023
Urban-Rural Drone Delivery Project Launched in Germany

The Urban-Rural Drone Delivery project has been launched by Beyond Vision and Dronegy in Wusterhausen/Dosse, a community-driven effort to enhance rural local supply

Aug 10, 2023
GFZ Completes Velos V3 UAV OEM Training

GFZ will use the Velos V3 to carry LiDAR and hyperspectral sensors that will capture terrain and vegetation height information, and validate optical satellite imagery

Aug 09, 2023
Atmos Integrates Sony A6100 Oblique to Provide Accurate 3D Mapping

The Sony a6100 Oblique camera is seen as a revolutionary addition to the Marlyn Cobalt drone, combining Sony's 24MP a6100 with a Meike 12mm lens, providing a solution for cost-effective and lower-resolution surveying

Aug 09, 2023
Innovative Battery Technology Released for Electric Aviation

Amprius has unveiled a ultra-high-power, high-energy lithium-ion battery thought to be a significant advancement for electric uncrewed aerial systems, with a discharge rate of 10C whilst delivering 400 Wh/kg energy density

Aug 08, 2023
Airspace Link’s AirHub Portal Launched

Airspace Link's next-generation AirHub Portal has arrived, with enhanced designs and streamlined workflows that aim to exceed customer expectations

Aug 08, 2023
Providing Infrastructure Solutions for the Unmanned Aviation Industry

DeFli Network has launched a multi-faceted infrastructure project for supporting the growth of the unmanned aviation industry

Aug 08, 2023
Remote Pilot Station Console Launched for UAS Operators

The two-person bespoke Remote Pilot Station (RPS) console provides optimal workspace, functionality, and improved ergonomics for UAS operators

Aug 04, 2023
Sky Power Propulsion System Selected for VTOL Convertible UAV

With the objective of producing European-made drones, Sky Power's SP-110 FI TS propulsion system has been selected to equip Cavok UAS' CK50 VTOL convertible UAV

Aug 03, 2023
Partnership to Introduce Drone-in-a-Box Solution

The Optimus System from Ondas is an end-to-end, fully-automated UAS to be deployed in partnership with Skyfire as urban drone infrastructure, supporting public safety and DFRs

Aug 03, 2023
Mini Shark UAV Showcased at IDEF

UKRSPECSYSTEMS has showcased the new Mini Shark UAV at the IDEF 2023 exhibition in Istanbul

Aug 02, 2023
Ramco Systems Launch Aviation Suite V5.9.6

Ramco Systems has released Aviation Suite V5.9.6 aimed at driving efficiency through improved usability and enhanced digital capabilities for aviation enterprises

Aug 02, 2023
Royal Mail Launches Drone Deliveries in Orkney

The Orkney I-Port operation will be the first drone delivery project able to be conducted on a permanent basis, and will utilize fully electric drones carrying payloads up to 6kg

Aug 02, 2023
Partnership to Develop Command & Control for Urban UAS

NASA will work with uAvionix to conduct research and development of commercial UAS Command and Control (C2) systems utilizing internet-based infrastructure and air traffic control frequencies

Aug 01, 2023
Partner Selected for Royal Mail Delivery Project

Skyports Drone Services’ new partner Speedbird Aero is making its debut for the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project that will now involve multirotor DLV-2 aircraft with 16km range and 6kg capacity

Aug 01, 2023
Transport Canada SFOC Granted to Support Wildfire Suppression

Draganfly has been granted the Transport Canada Special Flight Operations Certificate for wildfire suppression operations, authorizing BVLOS drone operations at altitudes exceeding 400 feet

Aug 01, 2023
New Long-Endurance VTOL Drone Platform Launched

T-DRONES' VA25 features Level 6 wind resistance and is capable of a flight time of 2.5 hours with a 1 kg payload

Aug 01, 2023
Edge Autonomy to Expand Production

Edge Autonomy is establishing a new manufacturing facility to increase production capacity, facilitate support to local customers, and contribute to the technological and economic growth of northern Alabama

Jul 28, 2023
Currawong Velocity ESC Selected by AeroVironment

Currawong Engineering to supply Velocity Electronic Speed Controllers for the JUMP-20 UAS by AeroVironment Inc.

Jul 27, 2023
Draganfly Unveils New Precision Delivery System

The system provides a drop-down winch for safe and precise delivery, a quick-release delivery box for efficient unloading, and POV cameras for enhanced situational awareness

Jul 27, 2023
US Army to Receive Black Hornet Nano-UAVs

Weighing just 33g, nearly silent, and with a flight time up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet PRS transmits live video and HD still images back to the operator

Jul 27, 2023
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.