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

Solar Powered High Altitude Platform Station to Deliver Connectivity Services

Zephyr, Airbus’ leading HAPS (high-altitude pseudo-satellite) technology platform will provide low-latency connectivity services from the stratosphere for telecommunications and Earth observation applications

Jul 25, 2022
V-BAT UAS Selected for DoD’s APFIT Pilot Program

The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies project (APFIT) involves procurement of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems with the aim of delivering war-winning capabilities to the warfighter

Jul 22, 2022
eVTOL Transportation Growth Strengthened by Capital Investment

Embention has received investment from Axon Partners to strengthen its growth in global industrial UAV and eVTOL markets

Jul 22, 2022
27-Mile BVLOS Waiver Awarded by FAA to Commercial Drone Inspection Company

Soaring Eagle Technologies, using Iris Automation’s advanced Detect and Avoid system Casia, has been approved for a BVLOS waiver to inspect up to 27 linear miles of commercial infrastructure

Jul 22, 2022
UK-Italy Collaboration on Future Combat Air System Programme

Leonardo and BAE Systems are actively progressing UK-Italy collaboration opportunities on the demonstrator aircraft as part of the FCAS programme

Jul 20, 2022
Collaboration to Develop Urban Air Mobility in South Korea

Honeywell & Hanwha Systems will collaborate to combine expertise in UTM (urban air mobility) solutions for defense and commercial applications

Jul 20, 2022
U.S. Marine Corps to Receive 8 MQ-9A Extended Range UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will supply the U.S. Marine Corps with 8 MQ-9A Extended Range Unmanned Aerial Systems later this winter to facilitate fleet standup in late summer 2023

Jul 19, 2022
Skyborg Flight Series Completed by XQ-58A Valkyrie Tactical UAV

The U.S. Airforce has recently completed of a successful series of flights with two production XQ-58A Valkyrie tactical UAVs by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Jul 19, 2022
Cellular Detection & Location Systems for UAV SAR

Smith Myers' ARTEMIS systems provide mobile phone detection, location and communication for aerial platforms

Jul 18, 2022
Mission Trainer for MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS Delivered

The new Mission Trainer is designed to provide realistic synthetic mission training for both pilot and sensor operator aircrews

Jul 15, 2022
New Single-Propeller VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV

The Spider VTOL uses a single nose-mounted electrical motor and propeller for vertical takeoff and landing and for horizontal flight

Jul 15, 2022
Halo Connectivity Platform Selected by Brazilian Drone Services Provider

Elsight's Halo platform has been selected by Speedbird to support their initial fleet of parcel delivery drones

Jul 15, 2022
World’s First Mode 5 IFF Level 2-B Combined Transponder-Receiver for UAS

The system is designed to meet all expected key requirements for the U.S. Army’s Future Tactical UAS program

Jul 15, 2022
BRINC Launches Global Rescue Network to Assist Humanitarian Efforts 

The company plans to donate the use of equipment, staffing and expertise to support local first responders, NGOs and government agencies in natural disaster and humanitarian crisis situations

Jul 15, 2022
UST joins BAE Systems at FIA22 to Present The Challenges and Opportunities with Small Uncrewed Systems

The joint talk will be held at Farnborough International Airshow on Wednesday 20th July at 11am (BAE Systems pavilion - Hall 5)

Jul 15, 2022
Volatus Infrastructure Adds Drone Delivery Station to eVTOL Infrastructure

The company will incorporate Valqari Drone Delivery Stations at each of its electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) infrastructure locations

Jul 14, 2022
New Flight Milestone Achieved in Hexa eVTOL UAV Testing

LIFT Aircraft’s unmanned aircraft, piloted via remote control, used 18 motors and propellers to fly for 10 minutes and reach a height of 50 feet

Jul 13, 2022
Embention to Develop New Drone Components & Autonomous Vehicles 

The company has received capital increase that will enable it to develop and consolidate the strategic plan, develop new products, and increase its production capacity

Jul 12, 2022
Volz Servos Provides Actuators for UAVs & Advanced Air Mobility

The company's components are durable, lightweight and can be certified as part of the system

Jul 11, 2022
USSF Awards Contract for Autonomous Debris Capture in Space

The US Air Force Research Laboratory Small Business Technology Transfer Research Phase 1 contract will focus on initial feasibility studies to adapt Target Arm’s autonomous drone system for package delivery into space

Jul 11, 2022
Lightweight Data Logger for UAV Weather Sensors

The DL422 weighs just 30.5 grams and supports Anemoment sensors as well as other serial ASCII-based instruments

Jul 11, 2022
CAMCOPTER S-100 UAV Enhances Situational Awareness for Icelandic Coast Guard

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 aircraft’s main task is to identify vessels and activities of interest at a much greater range than normal, thereby extending the ship’s situational awareness

Jul 07, 2022
Partnership to Produce Low-Cost, High-Survivability Military & Commercial Drones 

Applied Aeronautics and Cambium will develop drones that feature benefits including protection against laser attack, sustained heat and fire, as well as flexible launch and recovery systems and rapid in-field deployment

Jul 07, 2022
Technology Partnership for Cooperative & Noncooperative UAV Detection

Integrating Iris Automation’s Casia Detect and Avoid (DAA) system with Sagetech’s MXS ADS-B transponder via its ACAS X sensor fusion and collision avoidance module provides a complete DAA air risk mitigation solution

Jul 07, 2022
Finance Program for Enterprise & Industrial Drone Solutions Introduced 

Volatus Aerospace is offering full-service financing options with terms from 24 to 60 months to make it easier for clients to invest in higher value assets and solutions

Jul 07, 2022
Halo Connectivity Platform Selected by Drone Healthcare Services Provider

Elsight's Halo will provide a C2 link for UAVs transporting medicines, supplies and lab test specimens

Jul 06, 2022
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