UAV / Drone News

Thailand conducted a national drone delivery trial in Bangkok, where High Lander Aviation, NT, and the CAAT successfully integrated High Lander’s Vega UTM with NT’s 5G network to provide real-time visibility, coordination, and safety across multiple drone operations in the city

Vectoflow's products are tested according to RTCA DO-160 and compliant with FAA-relevant requirements

Red Cat Holdings’ FANG™ FPV drone system has been officially certified on the U.S. Department of War’s Blue UAS Cleared List, confirming it meets high standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational trustworthiness for government use

DeltaQuad has signed a Letter of Intent with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to expand UAV production and strengthen collaboration within the Netherlands’ defense industry

The Hellenic Navy featured the Alpha A900 unmanned helicopter at Thessaloniki’s Oxi Day parade, highlighting Greece’s defense capabilities and Spanish technological collaboration

Embention has opened a new manufacturing site in the United Arab Emirates, expanding its global presence and enhancing production capabilities for its drone and eVTOL technologies to improve delivery times and operational efficiency

ParaZero Technologies has secured a purchase order from Airobotics for its advanced drone safety systems, supporting defense and security-focused autonomous drone operations

Beyond Vision’s BVQ418 and VTOne UAVs validate advanced mine detection, submarine tracking, and maritime surveillance capabilities in multinational defense exercise

Red Cat Holdings is partnering with AeroVironment to deploy FANG™ FPV drones from the P550™ eVTOL UAS, combining long- and short-range ISR capabilities in a modular, interoperable unmanned system

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for modular Collaborative Combat Aircraft, following the company’s experience with unmanned aircraft such as the XQ-67A, YFQ-42A, and MQ-20 Avenger®

Wrap Technologies has introduced the MERLIN-Interdictor, a non-lethal drone payload designed to give law enforcement and public safety agencies active aerial intervention capabilities

Amprius Technologies’ SiCore® SA08 battery cell has been selected by ESAero to enhance UAV performance, extending flight endurance and payload capacity across critical applications

Skyways has proven its long-range autonomous cargo aircraft by completing BVLOS deliveries to Germany’s Arkona Offshore Windfarm faster and more sustainably

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch MoD will jointly develop a low-cost, multi-role sUAS to strengthen European defense and NATO capabilities

The S1-V300 MALE UAS demonstrated operational efficiency during testing, completing 16 hours of continuous flight with optimized fuel consumption, ready for long-duration ISR and commercial missions

GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace have partnered to co-develop and produce the Gray Eagle STOL UAS, advancing U.S.–Korea defense collaboration and runway-independent capability

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has successfully integrated and validated ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium® terminal in its VECTOR flight control system through real flight tests, demonstrating low-latency, stable two-way communication, fully autonomous operation, and reliable BVLOS capabilities

Embention is the first drone autopilot specialist to achieve both Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval (APDOA) & Production Organization Approval (POA) status from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency

Former US Navy Aviator and business development VP Paul Fermo takes the helm at Ascent AeroSystems as Cofounder Peter Fuchs retires

Heven AeroTech has been included in Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list in recognition of its hydrogen-powered UAVs, including the Z1 long-endurance drone developed for autonomous operations across defense, humanitarian, and commercial sectors

Phoenix Flight Industries' UAV platforms offer a market-leading 1.5 to 5 hours of flight endurance

The partnership between Evolito and Electra.aero will integrate high-performance electric propulsion units to enable the EL9's unique blown-lift technology for ultra-short takeoff and landing capabilities

Agilica BV brings its expertise in resilient positioning and multi-sensor systems to the Belgian Defence-funded SAILS consortium, supporting safe and reliable autonomous UAV landings on moving ships

The Nomad™ family, Sikorsky's new line of VTOL uncrewed aircraft, combines the versatility of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing airplane for scalable and diverse mission applications

Schiebel's uncrewed system trials at REPMUS 2025 showcase advanced sensor integration, AI-driven analytics, and interoperability with naval combat systems

BraveX's innovative drone platforms deliver up to 4 hours of flight time and 250 km of operational range