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

Drone Visual Positioning System Enables Improved ISR Mission Planning

Vermeer’s Visual Positioning System payload will be integrated with Draganfly’s Commander 3XL drone to improve critical missions where GPS jamming disrupts military operations

Feb 28, 2023
Blue Vigil Autonomous Aerial Light Wins Innovation Award

The Autonomous Aerial Light (ALED) was chosen from 18 products entered in ATSSA’s New Products Rollout at the Convention and Traffic Expo by a panel of judges made up of department of transportation personnel

Feb 27, 2023
New Partnership to Produce Solutions for Autonomous Systems Industry

The agreement between UAVOS and EDGE Group’s GradeOne Group ensures work in key areas related to development and adoption of security technology for uncrewed land and air platforms

Feb 24, 2023
Collins Aerospace Provides UAS & Robotics Support to Saudi Arabia

The company believes its mission systems hardware and software combined with its radio communication, imaging and sensor development expertise will be key to developing UAS sovereign capabilities in the country

Feb 24, 2023
New Drone Management Solution for Safe BVLOS Operations

The integration of Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system into the VOTIX cloud-based drone operating system enables automated conflict resolution via the VOTIX platform

Feb 23, 2023
TEKEVER Expands AR5 UAS Capabilities with SAR Integration

Developed by TEKEVER’s Space division, GAMASAR has the ability to detect different types of objects in all weather conditions to support maritime and land-based wide-area surveillance missions

Feb 23, 2023
New Two Stroke Hybrid Engine for UAVs

UAVHE SL new UAVHE P1-124 engine boasts an integrated 11kW alternator and cutting-edge technologies including EFI, liquid cooling, twin spark plug ignition, an internal gearbox, and an idle clutch

Feb 23, 2023
US Army Continues Shadow Tactical UAS Modernization

Textron Systems will provide continued contractor logistics support; field service; maintenance including hardware, spares and repairs; and engineering support for the Shadow Tactical UAS

Feb 23, 2023
Veronte Autopilot 4x in eVTOL AXE

Collaboration between Embention and Skyfly sees the Veronte Autopilot 4x redundant flight control system used in the electric-hybrid eVTOL, Axe

Feb 22, 2023
Draganfly CEO to Keynote at Natural Disasters Expo 2023

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell will discuss how the company’s drones have helped deliver medical supplies to remote areas and visual oversight during active emergencies, medical, and disaster response situations

Feb 22, 2023
EDGE Unveils 11 New Autonomous & Unmanned Solutions at IDEX 2023

The new breakthrough products and systems cover a wide range of missions, including tactical ISR, logistics support, and sophisticated combat operations

Feb 21, 2023
Spright Awarded First Non-Geospecific BVLOS Waiver for Utility Inspection

The Certificate of Waiver allows small UAS to travel up to four nautical miles for critical utility infrastructure surveys

Feb 21, 2023
BlackEagle 50H Incorporates Micro Maritime Patrol Radar for Long Range Missions

BIRD Aerosystems’ Micro Maritime Patrol Radar (µMPR) enables Steadicopter’s BlackEagle 50H to carry out accurate mapping of all vessels within a radius of 200 km

Feb 21, 2023
FIXAR & Helisul Aviação Partner to Boost BVLOS Market in Brazil

Beginning in March 2023, Helisul will manage the sale, support, and operation of FIXAR 007 drones in the expanding Brazilian UAV market

Feb 21, 2023
VTOL Fixed-Wing Drones for Surveying & GIS Mapping

The Marlyn Cobalt VTOL UAS features a hybrid wind-resistant design and can be equipped with a range of sensors and payloads

Feb 20, 2023
Milanion to Present AI-Based Solutions at IDEX 2023

The company will be showcasing its Alakran ‘S’ mobile mortar system, WarbleFly loitering munition multi-launch system, and AGEMA SKYLOCK C-UAS system from 20–24 February on stand 01-B23

Feb 20, 2023
Cargo Airline Purchases Fuel Efficient VTOL Air Cargo Drones

Ameriflight believes using Sabrewing’s Rhaegal-A aircraft to carry cargo to off-airport alternative landing zones will allow it to aid customers in developing a faster and more efficient warehouse distribution network

Feb 20, 2023
Developing RPAS for Law Enforcement, Maritime Surveillance in Australia 

Babcock and IAI will undertake a series of in-country demonstrations of IAI’s WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL UAS and are engaging with a number of agencies to refine a range of practical operational concepts to prove the capabilities

Feb 17, 2023
Galileo GNSS Receiver for EASA Specific Category UAS

The new receiver is aimed at riskier commercial drone operations such as infrastructure monitoring, oil and gas pipeline inspection, emergency management and cargo delivery

Feb 17, 2023
Volatus Receives Drone Cargo Services License in Canada

This license allows the company to build its drone cargo capability under the Volatus brand in preparation for the anticipated Transport Canada/FAA regulatory changes

Feb 17, 2023
State Emergency Service of Ukraine Receives Situational Assessment Drone

Draganfly’s Situational Assessment Drones will provide regions of Ukraine with intel, infrastructure assessments, and aid in search and rescue operations throughout the country

Feb 16, 2023
Hydrogen-Powered Drone Launched for Defense & Commercial Use

HevenDrones’ new H2D55 drone, the first in the company’s product line of hydrogen-powered drones, can fly for 100 minutes with a payload capacity of 7kg

Feb 16, 2023
First Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program Launched in the US

Fullerton College’s Hornet Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program is focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and developing skills for a workforce from all over the region

Feb 15, 2023
Engineering Class Drone Sensors Leverage Sony Alpha 7R IV Camera

Visual Intelligence’s MACS-3DTM dual-sensor drone payload is equipped with two Sony Alpha 7R IV cameras that have been specialized for tower data collection

Feb 14, 2023
Exploring the Use of UAVs for Urgent Medical Deliveries

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Apian to conduct drone trials that seek to streamline time-sensitive medical deliveries, improve patient experiences and reduce carbon emissions

Feb 14, 2023
Emirates Defense Technology to Supply Steadicopter Rotary UAS in the UAE

Emirates Defense Technology (EDT) joins forces with Steadicopter to offer a lightweight, unmanned robotic helicopter that meets challenges faced by homeland security, military forces and law enforcement agencies

Feb 14, 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.