UAV / Drone News

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

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

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

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

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

Parallel Flight Technologies and Alpha Unmanned Systems unite to advance heavy-fuel propulsion for next-generation naval research

Tamilan introduces drone-based aerial maintenance systems to eliminate high-rise safety risks and improve building energy efficiency

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

Flygas' engines and components are ideal for supporting demanding UAV applications including defense, drone delivery, and precision agriculture

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

New report details successful real-time clarity and latency metrics for remote pilot communications against rigorous aviation standards

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

A new strategic partnership brings localized technical support and authorized distribution to one of the world's fastest-growing UAV markets