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

XTEND to Develop Multi-Drone Operating System for Israeli MoD

XTEND's XOS human-guided autonomous operating system can enable operators to control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously

Jan 24, 2023
Long-Endurance & Heavy-Lift Drones for Delivery, Public Safety & Agriculture

Draganfly's advanced multirotor UAVs and long-range drone LiDAR systems are ideal for a wide range of applications

Jan 24, 2023
Backpackable Fixed-Wing UAS Wins Technology Awards

The autonomous UAV has a 7 ft wingspan and is designed to provide aerial intelligence for a variety of different applications

Jan 23, 2023
SIGINT Pod Demonstrator Developed for Eurodrone

HENSOLDT is developing a pod solution for the reconnaissance of radio and radar signals based on a combination of the latest technologies in digitization, electronic beam steering and metallic 3D printing

Jan 23, 2023
Safe & Reliable Folding Drone Propellers

Mejzlik propellers have developed a folding UAV propeller with emphasis during development placed on safety and reliability

Jan 23, 2023
Telefónica & Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for 5G & Drone Services

The companies will support each other in joint business opportunities in 5G communications and unmanned helicopters in the defense and security sectors

Jan 20, 2023
Aurora Flight Sciences Advances in DARPA Active Flow Control Program

DARPA’s goal is to develop and fly a demonstrator aircraft without using external mechanical flight controls

Jan 20, 2023
New VTOL Micro-UAS for British Army

The Magni-X is designed to enhance short-range reconnaissance and to support combat and intelligence operations for up to 60 minutes at a time

Jan 19, 2023
UAS Public Safety Consultants Partner with Counter-Drone Specialists

Skyfire and AeroVigilance will offer a full suite of solutions that includes training from industry experts, policies and procedures, and customized technology

Jan 19, 2023
Successful Field Test of Micro Data Link System

Commtact’s MDLS secure data link for miniature and micro-drones transmitted 8 Mbps of high-quality video

Jan 19, 2023
Edge Autonomy Announces New Chief Technology Officer

Veteran aerospace technologist Allen Gardner joins unmanned and autonomous technology developer Edge Autonomy

Jan 19, 2023
New Radar, DAA Integration Advances Solutions for BVLOS Flight

The Echodyne EchoFlight radar has successfully integrated with Sagetech’s detect and avoid systems for aircraft seeking type certification with BVLOS CONOPS

Jan 18, 2023
Using Drone Solutions to Strengthen Marine Search & Rescue Infrastructure

Lufthansa Industry Solutions will integrate Draganfly’s drone solutions and Vital Intelligence software with its marine search and rescue solutions

Jan 18, 2023
Atmos Expands Payload Options with Sony α7R Camera Series Integration

The Sony α7R mark III and IV cameras will provide Atmos Marlyn Cobalt drone users with increased coverage and accuracy and the ability to map an area of 210 hectares with centimeter-level accuracy in a single flight

Jan 17, 2023
Progressing Liquid Hydrogen-Electric Flight Capabilities for Unmanned Aircraft

H3 Dynamics and Hylium Industries are combining strengths and capabilities to achieve a 3x flight duration improvement over pressurized H2 systems, a 10x performance improvement over batteries

Jan 17, 2023
Hybrid VTOL Cargo Drones Provided for Humanitarian Logistics

The Nuuva V300 hybrid VTOL cargo UAVs will have a cargo capacity of up to 300kg and will be used to transport critical cargo such as food and medicine

Jan 16, 2023
BVLOS Drone-in-a-Box Systems to Inspect Solar Power Plant

Percepto's drone-in-a-box solution has been approved by the FAA to conduct solar inspections at up to 200 feet above ground level

Jan 16, 2023
Propellers for Urban Air Mobility

Mejzlík Propellers have added 60, 70 and 80-inch propellers to their OTS propeller portfolio, designed for use in UAM solutions

Jan 16, 2023
Bayraktar UAV Munitions Tested with Laser Guidance Kit

The laser guidance kit provides increased accuracy, delivery range, reduced collateral damage and an after-release re-targeting capability

Jan 16, 2023
GA-ASI Demonstrates Potential of Artificially Intelligent Pilots for UAS Missions

The flights demonstrated the company’s commitment to maturing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem for Autonomous Collaborative Platform UAS using artificial intelligence and machine learning

Jan 13, 2023
Leonardo Completes First Phase of Flight Testing for Falco Xplorer Drone

Falco Xplorer performed all planned flights on schedule and completed a range of complex functional tests, confirming the maturity of the platform

Jan 13, 2023
Agreement for Autonomous VTOL Cargo Delivery Systems

The Chaparral is an end-to-end VTOL cargo delivery system, for autonomous transport of goods up to 500 lbs (225 kgs) with over a 300 nautical mile range

Jan 12, 2023
Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine Selected for Hypersonic UAS

The F100 turbofan will act as the turbine portion of Hermeus’ turbine-based combined cycle engine to power the Hermeus Darkhorse hypersonic UAS

Jan 12, 2023
Micro-Radar for BVLOS Drone Flights & Airspace Management

Cambridge Sensoriis' radar solutions support a variety of UAS & autonomous vehicles applications including automated landing and last-mile delivery

Jan 11, 2023
Volatus Extends Further into Global UAV Market with New Acquisition

Volatus will distribute Airial Robotics’ next generation of UAVs, bringing aviation-grade standards to the drone industry for light and heavy cargo and aerial intelligence applications

Jan 11, 2023
Low Light Enhancement for Drone Flights in the Dark

Inuitive and Visidon have introduced a low light enhancement capability at CES 2023, that functions in real-time for drones and robotics operating at night

Jan 11, 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.