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
Cellen and Enthusiast Hydrogen partner to map natural hydrogen in the U.S., combining hydrogen-powered drones with advanced LDLARS sensor technology for long-endurance aerial surveys
Simpulse successfully transmitted HD video over 200 km using its SL300 anti-jamming radio link, demonstrating long-range, robust connectivity for critical industrial and airborne applications
uAvionix has introduced a new Pilot Awareness Website to educate pilots on Portable Electronic Conspicuity devices, which improve safety for low-altitude aircraft and align with the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule for BVLOS drone operations
New solution from ZIYAN integrates unmanned helicopter with AI recognition platform to dramatically increase efficiency in detecting illegal poppy cultivation across varied terrain and urban environments
Contromax has secured a $3 million contract with a Singapore-based partner to supply its ServoMax® Electro-Mechanical Servo Actuators (EMAs), designed for precise, safety-critical control in UAVs operating in aerospace and defense applications
ElevonX’s Tango VTOL UAV has joined Ready to Fly’s Austrian fleet, carrying client-selected payloads to deliver high-precision aerial imaging, LiDAR, and 3D terrain modeling for infrastructure, environmental, and urban projects
GA-ASI delivered Belgium’s first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians, which undertook its first flight in the country, enhancing the Belgian Air Force’s ISR, endurance, and de-icing capabilities
TEKEVER and General Dynamics UK demonstrated integrated AR5 sonobuoy deployment and acoustic processing at Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems (REPMUS)
Flyber has completed its first composite rotor blade prototype for electric and hybrid UAVs, featuring reduced weight, enhanced aerodynamics, and increased lift per watt, designed to improve drone performance
Mississippi State’s Raspet Lab is testing Aurora Flight Sciences SKIRON-X to advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, enhancing first responder efficiency and safety in emergency missions
TEKEVER partners with Taiwan’s Apex Aviation to deploy advanced AI-driven UAS for ISR missions, enhancing national security, local expertise, and domestic UAS capabilities
Performance Drone Works received $20.9 million from the U.S. Army to supply C100 drones with modular payloads, advancing reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and rapid battlefield support under the TiC program.
GA-ASI’s unmanned aircraft have collectively flown more than 9 million hours since the company’s founding, with the milestone supported by ongoing flights of the YFQ-42A combat UAS
Ascent AeroSystems now offers the MicaSense RedEdge-P™ on Spirit™ and Spartan™ UAVs, delivering precise multispectral imaging for agriculture and environmental monitoring
Defence iQ’s Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2025 conference, London, will bring 250+ global defence leaders and innovators to explore UGV and UAV integration, AI-driven autonomy, and allied collaboration
Barcelona Drone Days 2025 brings live UAV demos, BVLOS connectivity, expert panels, and regulatory insights together at BCN Drone Center, free registration available
Red Cat is incorporating Safe Pro’s SPOTD AI system and SPOTD NODE into its Black Widow multirotor UAS to support real-time explosive threat detection, interactive mapping, and enhanced situational awareness in connectivity-denied environments
Experience Gotonomi-enabled satcom in live UAV operations on October 8–9, 2025, at Barcelona Drone Days, demonstrating BVLOS connectivity, real-time telemetry, and integrated command systems for UAV operators and system integrators
ResilienX’s products enable the creation of robust ecosystems and accelerate the safe and seamless integration of drones into national airspaces and everyday life
Videosoft and Gotonomi join Barcelona Drone Days 2025 as gold sponsors, featuring live UAV demos, satcom sessions, regulatory insights, and innovations from leading industry partners
Following successful trials, FLANQ and CiS will collaborate to deliver a modular launch and recovery system for UAVs from USVs to enhance surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for European maritime forces
BAE Systems’ FalconWorks® and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® partner to develop modular, rapidly deployable uncrewed air systems, delivering disruptive capabilities and enhancing survivability for crewed combat aircraft
Volz Servos has received EN AS 9100 certification through defined procedures, expanded storage, and stronger risk management, confirming its actuators are manufactured under high-quality systems suitable for safety-critical aerospace applications
Cambridge Pixel has collaborated with BAE Systems to enhance live aircraft trials, leveraging its SPx Fusion Server and ASD-100 air situation display software for robust fallback tracking based on transponder data
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