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
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
Embention is the first drone autopilot specialist to achieve both Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval (APDOA) & Production Organization Approval (POA) status from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Heven AeroTech has been included in Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things in Tech list in recognition of its hydrogen-powered UAVs, including the Z1 long-endurance drone developed for autonomous operations across defense, humanitarian, and commercial sectors
The partnership between Evolito and Electra.aero will integrate high-performance electric propulsion units to enable the EL9's unique blown-lift technology for ultra-short takeoff and landing capabilities
Agilica BV brings its expertise in resilient positioning and multi-sensor systems to the Belgian Defence-funded SAILS consortium, supporting safe and reliable autonomous UAV landings on moving ships
The Nomad™ family, Sikorsky's new line of VTOL uncrewed aircraft, combines the versatility of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing airplane for scalable and diverse mission applications
Schiebel's uncrewed system trials at REPMUS 2025 showcase advanced sensor integration, AI-driven analytics, and interoperability with naval combat systems
T-MOTOR's drone propulsion solutions have been widely employed in a diverse range of use cases, including precision agriculture, mapping and surveying, emergency services, and industrial inspection
Trillium’s HD59-MLVS-LD brings precision laser designation to AeroVironment's Puma LE™ small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS), empowering small units to transition seamlessly from ISR to strike support with enhanced agility and autonomy
Aurora Flight Sciences and Uvision USA sign MoU to integrate loitering munitions with Aurora autonomy, fast-tracking fieldable launched effects for the U.S. Army
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
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