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
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has officially designated its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft as the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, marking a new milestone in production-representative autonomous flight test programs
QinetiQ and Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited have completed the maiden flight of an aircraft featuring a 3D printed hinge made from recycled titanium recovered from a decommissioned aircraft, in what is described as a world first
Embention has been named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain ranking, highlighting its sustained revenue growth and leadership in safety-critical avionics and autopilots for UAVs and eVTOLs
GA-ASI successfully integrates third-party mission autonomy software into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking a significant step forward in rapid software integration and reliable semi-autonomous flight operations for defense
Sunhillo Corporation has joined ResilienX on the MICH-AIR BVLOS System program, delivering cloud-based SureLine surveillance fusion of radar and ADS-B for crewed and autonomous aircraft operations
A new collaboration between Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner and Parallel Flight Technologies aims to adapt the Firefly heavy-lift drone for heavy-fuel propulsion, enhancing operational endurance and logistics for naval and expeditionary missions under a U.S. Office of Naval Research program
Lowental Hybrid's innovative propulsion solution has been designed from the ground up to combine the longevity advantages of ICE with the stealth capabilities of electric power on the same drivetrain
ZenaTech has released the IQ Quad, an autonomous VTOL AI drone equipped with multi-sensor payload support, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous recharging to deliver survey-grade geospatial data for mapping and land analysis
GA-ASI successfully demonstrates advanced autonomous capabilities as its MQ-20 Avenger jet uses onboard sensors to independently range, track, and simulate a weapon engagement against a live piloted aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has shown an expanded sonobuoy dispensing system on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® during recent flight tests, supporting increased sensor capacity and the use of advanced multi-static detection technologies for anti-submarine warfare
Germany has acquired eight GA-ASI advanced MQ-9B SeaGuardian aircraft through the NSPA, bolstering NATO interoperability and providing long-range maritime surveillance capabilities with first deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028 for the Bundeswehr
Textron systems has integrated a new low-SWaP transceiver into the Aerosonde UAS to expand its beyond-line-of-sight capabilities and pave the way for proliferated LEO satellite communications in high-threat environments
The upcoming DSK 2026 exhibition in Busan showcases a significant expansion in international participation and AI-driven convergence technologies, solidifying its evolution from a drone-focused event into a comprehensive global innovation hub
Trimble’s PX-1 RTX has been integrated into Volatus Aerospace’s medical delivery drone operations, supporting precise navigation for BVLOS flights in controlled Canadian airspace
ZIYAN’s F15 unmanned helicopter has demonstrated extended-range LiDAR data acquisition and stable flight performance during high-altitude power line inspection trials in Yunnan, China
Textron Systems has secured a contract to deliver three Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL UAS to Tantita Security Services for protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure
Volatus Aerospace acquires advanced long-endurance drone technology from Caliburn Holdings to establish a sovereign manufacturing hub in Quebec, targeting critical defense and infrastructure requirements for Canada and its global allies
Kela Technologies and Neros Technologies have launched Archer Fiber, an NDAA-compliant FPV drone using fiber-optic control for operations in electronically contested environments
Following a three-month operational evaluation, DelMar Aerospace has acquired Xer Tech’s X8 UAV after successful deployment on methane detection and infrastructure inspection missions
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