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

Lifeseeker Completes Over 100 Successful SAR Missions in One Year

In the past year alone, CENTUM’s Lifeseeker mobile phone detection system for manned and unmanned aircraft has aided in the rescue of a hiker in the Alps, an elderly person with dementia and a skier caught in an avalanche

Jun 20, 2023
Partnership Expands Colorized UAV LiDAR Mapping Range

DeltaQuad’s Evo VTOL UAV sets a new standard with a flight time of 2.5 hours, covering up to 500 ha with the YellowScan LiDAR and RGB system in a single flight

Jun 20, 2023
Draganfly Provides Enhanced Drone Pilot Training to Canadian Veterans

The company has been selected by Veterans Elite Drone Training Services (VEDTS) to provide drone training to Canadian veterans to enable them to obtain their advanced RPAS license

Jun 20, 2023
Aerial Survey Cameras Launched for Enhanced Aerial Photogrammetry

Designed for seamless integration with UAVs, the new C5 and C30 cameras deliver high quality imagery, enabling professionals to unlock the full potential of aerial surveying for a range of applications

Jun 19, 2023
Camflite Unveils Foldable UAS for Inspection & Mapping

Offering design flexibility and versatility, Aurora boasts an array of advanced features with live video streaming, cloud flight logging and seamless payload integration

Jun 16, 2023
Draganfly Poised to Meet Streamlined BVLOS Regulations

With over 24 years of operations and commitment to the advancement of drones, Draganfly cites the new streamlined regulations as the seminal event for the broad integration of drones

Jun 16, 2023
Alva Industries CEO Wins Leadership Talent Award

The award, presented by Neeringsforeningen i Trondheimsregionen (NiT) at a ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, recognizes Jørgen Selnes' leadership and contributions to the industry

Jun 14, 2023
New Technology Streams HD Video in Reduced Bandwidth BVLOS Applications

SD Government’s Video Bandwidth Agility Kit delivers near real-time high-definition video over low bandwidth in BVLOS applications for ISR and search and rescue missions

Jun 14, 2023
Mimer SoftRadio RoIP Platform Adds New VHF Radio Compatibility

The Trig TY91 is now supported by the Mimer SoftRadio RoIP system, which enables drone pilots to remotely communicate with ATC and other aircraft

Jun 13, 2023
Collaboration to Develop High-Performance Multi-Mission Drones

Embention brings its expertise in autopilots and certified systems to Eurolink Systems’ mission-critical Beluga drone with on-board AI

Jun 13, 2023
Dedrone Unveils Agile Multi-Sensor Counter-sUAS Solution

Offering modular sensor-fusion and mitigation flexibility in the field, including Radio Frequency (RF) detect and defeat, as well as camera and radar, DedroneTactical was showcased during the Airspace Awareness & Protection Conference 2023

Jun 12, 2023
Hermeus Receives First Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine for Hypersonic UAS

The F100 will propel the Darkhorse to speeds of around Mach 2.8, where a ramjet will take over at the transition point, propelling Darkhorse to its target velocity of Mach 5

Jun 12, 2023
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
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.