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

DSNS Emergency Services Ukraine Receives Landmine Training & Demonstrations

The training program involved Draganfly’s innovative Situational Assessment UAV technology, which was used to train personnel from the Main Department of the State of Emergency Services Cherkasy Region Ukraine

Jun 12, 2023
Tactical Unmanned Helicopters & GCS for Maritime, Naval & Security Operations

Alpha Unmanned Systems' helicopter UAVs are deployed around the world for maritime security, border control, infrastructure inspections and other critical missions

Jun 09, 2023
Quantum-Systems Receives Funding to Accelerate Vector eVTOL Production

Silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS Vector delivers real-time, high-resolution downlink imagery to operators performing mid-range reconnaissance missions

Jun 09, 2023
Semi-Finalists Announced for GENIUS NY UAS Accelerator Program 

The semi-finalists, which are developing innovations in the UAS and robotics industries, will now compete to see which five are selected to the program at CenterState CEO’s The Tech Garden in Syracuse, NY

Jun 09, 2023
Approval Granted for Skydio BVLOS Drone Operations In Japan

Skydio has received nationwide approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for remote operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops with no flight crew on site

Jun 09, 2023
Lithuania Selects Frequentis to Implement Drone Management Solution

Frequentis will provide Oro Navigacija with an uncrewed traffic management (UTM) suite including Common Information Services (CIS) functionality for real-time, shared situational awareness and information exchange

Jun 08, 2023
UAVOS Deploys Drones to Collect Data for Pipeline Construction

Automated scanning and area surveying has been carried out by UAVOS' Borey unmanned aircraft and the UVH-170 gasoline powered unmanned helicopter

Jun 08, 2023
SNC Progresses on US Army Future Tactical UAS Program

The US Army has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Voly-T UAV for Option 1 of its FTUAS Increment 2 program with the potential for additional contract award options of up to 21 months

Jun 08, 2023
Anduril Demonstrates Lattice for Mission Autonomy at US Army EDGE23 Exercise

During EDGE23 at Yuma Proving Ground, a single soldier used Lattice for Mission Autonomy software to conduct pre-mission planning, operational analysis, and command and control of multiple uncrewed aircraft

Jun 07, 2023
Longest 5G-Enabled BVLOS Drone Flight Completed

T-Mobile helped Valmont capture mission-critical data in an industry-first 77-mile BVLOS drone inspection operation

Jun 07, 2023
UAV SATCOM Solutions for BVLOS Connectivity

ATMOSPHERE's SATCOM terminals enable BVLOS command, control and communication for long-range UAS

Jun 06, 2023
New Variable-Pitch Propeller System for Multirotor Drones

The system is designed to increase the MTOW of the aircraft and improve power efficiency during hovering

Jun 06, 2023
New Collaboration for Medical Drone Deliveries in Africa

The utilization of Wingcopter’s delivery drones with Siemens Healthineers’ laboratory diagnostics facilities will allow for quick and automated 2-way delivery of samples, medicine and other medical products

Jun 05, 2023
PteroDynamics to Unveil Transwing Design at Paris Air Show

The Transwing incorporates advanced aerodynamics, state-of-the-art materials, ground-breaking propulsion systems, and promises unparalleled speed, range, and operational efficiency

Jun 05, 2023
Volatus Aerospace to Support Wildfire Suppression in Alberta

Volatus pilots are now approved through Hinton GRID to provide infrared imaging services from drones to support wildfire suppression in Alberta

Jun 05, 2023
Partnership Formed for Advanced Electrical Utility UAS Offerings

MissionGO and Linebird are teaming up to provide advanced UAS operations and special inspections of electrical utility infrastructure

Jun 05, 2023
Rugged Armored Quadcopter Drones for Military & Law Enforcement

Newcastle Manufacturing's Widow Drone is IP64-rated and can survive the effects of small arms fire

Jun 04, 2023
Parallel Flight Technologies Signs Aircraft Deal with UAV Systems India

The order is the next chapter for Parallel Flight's global expansion and positions the company to lead the way for the rapidly growing commercial UAV market in India

Jun 02, 2023
Heavy-Fuel UAV Engine Receives US State Department Export Approval

Purpose-built, Northwest UAV’s NW-230 engine offers endurance and reliability to Group III UAVs for commercial and military operations

Jun 02, 2023
EMSA Employs UAS to Monitor Ship Emissions in the North Sea

Embarked on board the patrol vessel Bamberg, Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 is being used to monitor commercial ship emissions within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Jun 02, 2023
Exosonic Launches UAS Testbed Trials for Supersonic Target Drone

The EX-3M Trident will serve as a quarter scale testbed to validate autonomy software that will ultimately be incorporated into Exosonic's full-scale supersonic UAV, the EX-3 Revenant

Jun 01, 2023
MQ-9 Reaper Drone Tests with Upgraded SATCOM Capabilities

The upgraded SATCOM enables MQ-9 to continue to modernize by integrating more advanced sensors that require increased bandwidth, and enhances the aircraft's ability to provide real-time situational awareness around the world

Jun 01, 2023
DAA System Integrated with Drone Connectivity Platform

Sagetech and Elsight have successfully integrated a Detect and Avoid system into the Halo drone connectivity platform, bringing the industry one step closer to routine BVLOS flight

Jun 01, 2023
The eVTOL Race Heats Up at AIRTAXI World Congress

AIRTAXI World Congress 2023, taking place October 2-5, will focus on two essential areas: the operationalization of air taxis and the development of new air services

Jun 01, 2023
US Part 135 Cargo Airline Receives Exemption to Operate Drones

Ameriflight has received FAA approval to operate Matternet M2 drones as part of its cargo delivery network, offering a new solution for unmanned, on-demand small package delivery

Jun 01, 2023
MicroSD Card Released for Drones

Lexar has released a shock resistant microSD card designed specifically for drones and action cameras, the Lexar® FLY microSDXC™

May 31, 2023
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