UAV / Drone News

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

The Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-300 achieves 100 flight hours following successful performance and stability testing at the CESA Drones site

Kela Technologies and Neros Technologies have launched Archer Fiber, an NDAA-compliant FPV drone using fiber-optic control for operations in electronically contested environments

Live demonstration of the DefendAir system highlights capabilities for neutralizing hostile unmanned aerial threats before German federal leadership

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

With more than 45 franchise locations, Blue Nose Aerial Imaging delivers precision aerial imaging, data collection, and analytics for a variety of industries

Rotron Aerospace has entered into a collaboration with the Republic of Korea's defense corporation that focuses on the Medium UAV Common Platform and global export opportunities

Acecore Technologies has integrated RIEGL’s VUX-820-G topo-bathymetric LiDAR system with its Noa hexacopter, with the sensor featuring integrated RGB imaging and RiLOC-F navigation to support survey, inspection, and mapping applications

Meteomatics partnered with the U.S. Navy during ANTX, demonstrating that ship-launched Meteodrones can reliably take off, collect full vertical atmospheric profiles, and autonomously return to a moving vessel, addressing a long-standing gap in maritime weather data

ResilienX's collaboration with Michigan Central aims to provide rapid, cost-effective aerial content directly integrated into local newsroom workflows

HOBBYWING’s motors, ESCs, propellers and integrated solutions are ideal for a wide range of commercial, civil and industrial applications

Tyto Robotics has been awarded the prestigious Coup de Cœur Award at the Gilles-Demers Awards, recognizing the company’s innovation, vision, and long-term commitment to Québec’s aerospace sector

Collaborative trial demonstrates how fuel cell technology and advanced connectivity can extend unmanned aerial operations beyond visual range

The Volz-Avilus partnership integrates high-precision actuators to ensure safety and reliability in fully automated offshore and naval helicopter operations

UAVOS, in partnership with Mira Aerospace, has advanced HAPS technology with a 48-hour high-altitude test flight of the ApusNeo 18, featuring a gyro-stabilized, temperature-controlled imaging payload capable of capturing high-resolution imagery from 12,000 meters