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
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed the final "third lifetime" of full-scale fatigue testing for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, achieving a total of 120,000 operating hours to validate the airframe's design and structural integrity
Elistair has unveiled a dual payload configuration for its Khronos drone, integrating a tactical radio and EO camera to create a persistent, multi-mission aerial mast for secure communications and ISR in complex operational environments
TEKEVER’s new MoU with MERIO explores integrating advanced EO/IR gimbals into its aerial systems, strengthening ISR capabilities and expanding collaboration within France’s technology ecosystem
Gremsy has integrated its VIO EO/IR payload into Velos Rotors’ unmanned helicopters, providing dual thermal and high-resolution visual imaging for stable, precise, and enhanced mission capabilities in surveillance, reconnaissance, and industrial inspection.
uAvionix is collaborating with OneSky to incorporate its FlightLine™ ADS-B data into OneSky’s UAS Traffic Management platform, providing real-time situational awareness to support safer and scalable drone operations
Dronitaly 2026, taking place March 11-13 at BolognaFiere’s Ex GAM Pavilion, will bring together industry professionals to explore civil drone technology, aerial operations, advanced air mobility, AI and regulatory developments
Sphere Drones has received CASA approval under the Broad Area BVLOS Self-Assessment framework, allowing the company to safely conduct beyond visual line of sight operations and enable faster, more scalable drone deployments across Australia
Thailand conducted a national drone delivery trial in Bangkok, where High Lander Aviation, NT, and the CAAT successfully integrated High Lander’s Vega UTM with NT’s 5G network to provide real-time visibility, coordination, and safety across multiple drone operations in the city
Red Cat Holdings’ FANG™ FPV drone system has been officially certified on the U.S. Department of War’s Blue UAS Cleared List, confirming it meets high standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational trustworthiness for government use
DeltaQuad has signed a Letter of Intent with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to expand UAV production and strengthen collaboration within the Netherlands’ defense industry
The Hellenic Navy featured the Alpha A900 unmanned helicopter at Thessaloniki’s Oxi Day parade, highlighting Greece’s defense capabilities and Spanish technological collaboration
Embention has opened a new manufacturing site in the United Arab Emirates, expanding its global presence and enhancing production capabilities for its drone and eVTOL technologies to improve delivery times and operational efficiency
ParaZero Technologies has secured a purchase order from Airobotics for its advanced drone safety systems, supporting defense and security-focused autonomous drone operations
Red Cat Holdings is partnering with AeroVironment to deploy FANG™ FPV drones from the P550™ eVTOL UAS, combining long- and short-range ISR capabilities in a modular, interoperable unmanned system
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for modular Collaborative Combat Aircraft, following the company’s experience with unmanned aircraft such as the XQ-67A, YFQ-42A, and MQ-20 Avenger®
Wrap Technologies has introduced the MERLIN-Interdictor, a non-lethal drone payload designed to give law enforcement and public safety agencies active aerial intervention capabilities
Amprius Technologies’ SiCore® SA08 battery cell has been selected by ESAero to enhance UAV performance, extending flight endurance and payload capacity across critical applications
Skyways has proven its long-range autonomous cargo aircraft by completing BVLOS deliveries to Germany’s Arkona Offshore Windfarm faster and more sustainably
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch MoD will jointly develop a low-cost, multi-role sUAS to strengthen European defense and NATO capabilities
The S1-V300 MALE UAS demonstrated operational efficiency during testing, completing 16 hours of continuous flight with optimized fuel consumption, ready for long-duration ISR and commercial missions
GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace have partnered to co-develop and produce the Gray Eagle STOL UAS, advancing U.S.–Korea defense collaboration and runway-independent capability
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has successfully integrated and validated ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium® terminal in its VECTOR flight control system through real flight tests, demonstrating low-latency, stable two-way communication, fully autonomous operation, and reliable BVLOS capabilities
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