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

EIC Grant Supports Roll-Out of Dronamics’ Cargo Drone Fleet

The company will use this European Innovation Council grant to support the deployment of the first droneports in its network, as well as operations in Europe

Nov 28, 2022
MARSS to Deliver Briefing on NiDAR™ CUAS COMPACT

MARSS Group’s Business Development Director, USA, Jeff Tipton will speak at the Counter UAS Technology USA conference in Arlington, VA, next month

Nov 28, 2022
SkyHopper Micro Data Link Selected by Tier 1 Drone Manufacturer

The miniature data link was selected due to superior performance both in LOS and urban non-LOS conditions, as well as its NDAA compliance

Nov 24, 2022
MissionGO Participates in UAS Proof of Value Operations 

MissionGO took part in a week of successful flight operations in West Texas with the Matador UAS Consortium to demonstrate the value of unmanned aircraft implementation

Nov 24, 2022
Hydrogen Propulsion Nacelles Successfully Tested on Unmanned Aircraft

H3 Dynamics’ test UAV platform is capable of a flight range of up to 900km on liquid hydrogen, or 350km with pressurized hydrogen

Nov 24, 2022
Inspired Flight IF1200A Integrated with the CubePilot Ecosystem

CubePilot’s pioneering ecosystem for UAVs has been integrated into Inspired Flight’s next generation heavy lift multirotor, the IF1200A

Nov 23, 2022
Long-Range BVLOS Drone Operations for Maritime & Land Surveying

Carbonix will supply VTOL drones to support Fugro's maritime and land-based GIS operations in Australia

Nov 22, 2022
New Drone Camera Gimbal for Workswell WIRIS Enterprise

The Pixy WE, combined with the Workswell WIRIS Enterprise, is ideal for thermal inspection, security, firefighting, environmental research, and more

Nov 22, 2022
UAV ISR Sensor Capabilities Integrated into Battle Management Software

Intelligence feeds generated by ISR drones such as the Black Hornet PRS can be delivered straight to the SitaWare software suite

Nov 20, 2022
British Defense Firms Collaborate to Deliver Advanced Unmanned ISR Services

Elbit Systems UK and Draken Europe will work together as manufacturer and operator, identifying opportunities that exploit Elbit Systems UK’s range of advanced UAS aircraft

Nov 18, 2022
Automated Urban Drone Infrastructure Deployed in UAE

Airobotics' Urban Drone Infrastructure will shorten the response times of security and rescue forces to emergency situations

Nov 17, 2022
Long-Endurance Autonomous UAS Demonstrated at US Army’s Project Convergence

The aircraft acted as a critical communication tier in the absence of established networks and connectivity

Nov 17, 2022
Drone Swarm Weather Sensing Technology Selected by USAF

GreenSight's WeatherHive sensing technology will use autonomous nano-UAS to enable the USAF to properly forecast weather conditions

Nov 17, 2022
USPTO Issues Patent for Advanced Logistics Drone Platform

Blueflite has been awarded the patent for its proprietary design, including its unique tilt-mechanism, internal payload bay, compact wing design, and control software

Nov 16, 2022
Hermes 900 UAS Selected for Surveillance & SIGINT

The UAS will be provided to an international customer with a Wide Area Persistent Surveillance system, a multi-spectral EO payload, SATCOM, and SIGINT payloads

Nov 15, 2022
Amazon Unveils New Design for Prime Air Delivery Drone

Amazon's new delivery drone will have increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain

Nov 15, 2022
Partnership Offers AI-Based Geospatial Services in Asia Pacific

Presagis has teamed with Kambill Systems and its HelloGeo cloud platform to deliver fast and accurate large-area mapping services to civilian and defense survey organizations

Nov 15, 2022
Multicore Avionics Computer Selected for Autonomous Aircraft

CMC Electronics' PU-3000 avionics computer will host Merlin's autonomous flight software

Nov 14, 2022
Multi-Orbit Connectivity Demonstrated Using SkyGuardian UAV

The joint effort from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, SES and Hughes Network Systems showcased how an unmanned system can maintain mission-critical connectivity even in a contested environment

Nov 14, 2022
Counter UAS Technology USA 2022 Participants Announced

Over 80 organizations will gather at the Counter UAS Technology USA Conference taking place in Arlington, VA, next month.

Nov 14, 2022
AURA Secures $75 Million in New Funding

Financing secured by AURA Network Systems follows successful demonstrations of the company's safety-critical proprietary network, designed to enable remotely piloted BVLOS commercial flights

Nov 14, 2022
Delivery Drone Used Parachute Technology to Achieve FAA Type Certification

Fruity Chutes’ Iris Ultralight UAS parachute, shock cords and harnesses ensured the safety of Matternet’s M2 drone during the demanding four-year FAA evaluation process

Nov 11, 2022
XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS Demonstrates Encrypted Communications & Autonomous Landing

The Valkyrie was tested at Yuma Proving Ground and flew longer, higher, at a heavier mission weight, and at a longer range than the platform has previously been approved for

Nov 10, 2022
Atmos Launches Service Centers for Marlyn Drone User Base

The Atmos Service Center initiative has been created in response to requests from customers to provide local maintenance and service for Marlyn drones

Nov 10, 2022
Embention Focuses on Safety & Precision with New Hardware 4.8

Developed in order to help UAV and UAM manufacturers reach their goals, Embention has released Veronte Autopilot 4.8 as a replacement for the previous version 4.5, with enhanced sensor accuracy and reliability

Nov 10, 2022
Jam-Proof Navigation Solution Integrated into Tactical UAVs

Asio Technologies' NavGuard uses machine vision technology, AI, advanced optics and sensor fusion to provide GNSS-free navigation

Nov 09, 2022
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.