UAV / Drone News

FlyingBasket, Skylift UAV, and Ørsted have completed the UK’s first large-scale offshore drone delivery programme, transporting 38 tonnes of equipment to over 400 turbines, transforming offshore wind logistics with safer, faster operations

Voliro has secured the intellectual property of Sixpec’s Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) sensor technology to enhance its drone-based inspection capabilities and advance non-destructive testing for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in industrial applications

In partnership with Parrot, Vizgard has integrated its visual autonomy software, FortifAI, with the Parrot ANAFI UKR to enhance defense and public safety applications

T-DRONES has introduced the EC11, a multi-mission UAV with 2-hour flight endurance, a powerful propulsion system, and low-noise performance, suitable for challenging industrial operations and applications such as nocturnal missions and wildlife monitoring

Tamilan, a developer of advanced drone airframes and complete unmanned solutions, will be attending DSEI 2025, taking place from September 9–12 at ExCeL London, UK

Copterworks' products are designed to excel in demanding and hard-wearing industrial applications, and are manufactured at a purpose-built facility in California

Heven and NextTech Solutions collaborate to integrate advanced hydrogen drones with edge computing for defense and public safety missions

Nearthlab has released XAiDEN, an AI-enabled autonomous swarm attack drone designed for accurate, efficient, and reliable defense missions through coordinated multi-drone operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) acquires Achates Power’s engine technology, enhancing UAS propulsion with high-efficiency, low-emission, and high-power-density engines for next-generation aircraft

Inspired Flight unveils the GS-ONE Ground Control Station, a rugged, NDAA-compliant handheld controller delivering unmatched visibility, connectivity, and performance for demanding drone operations

Red Cat Holdings’ subsidiary Teal Drones has achieved AS9100 certification from the NSF-ISR, confirming the quality, innovation and safety of its UAVs, including the Black Widow™ NDAA-compliant ISR drone

Hoverfly’s new NEXUS system extends MANET networks and unites unmanned platforms across domains, enhancing ISR, targeting, and battlefield connectivity following its Tough Stump Rodeo debut

PteroDynamics, in partnership with Babcock, has demonstrated the capabilities of its autonomous P4 Transwing® VTOL UAS within flight demonstrations for the Royal Australian Navy, emphasizing endurance, payload flexibility, and maritime operational potential

UAVOS has been selected by Avincis to supply advanced composite main rotor blades for the LUMES unmanned helicopter platform, supporting the Biodiversity Project under the Civil UAVs Initiative

ModalAI expands its U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant drone portfolio, adding three FPV drones and 16 components to the Blue UAS Framework, offering secure, interoperable solutions for government and developers

ZIYAN’s Non-Stop Wind Turbine Blade Intelligent Inspection Solution, powered by the F15 UAV, enhances inspection efficiency, accuracy, and automation while reducing O&M costs

WholeShip’s National Drone Hub becomes the UK’s first CAA-accredited drone test site, offering faster approvals, vast airspace, and advanced facilities for accelerating autonomous aviation

Blitz Technology’s Mini Spectrum gimbals are now integrated into the MADDOS VTOL 350e, delivering modular, high-performance imaging for multi-mission UAV operations.

TEKEVER donates €100k to the Prytula Foundation to equip Ukraine’s 15th SAR Brigade, enhancing reconnaissance operations and strengthening defense amid ongoing conflict

Sky-Watch's RQ-35 Heidrun delivers superior data-gathering and situational awareness even in the face of electronic warfare and GNSS-denied environments

BAE Systems has successfully launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor UAS, marking a key advancement in low-cost strike capabilities for modern military operations

Volz joins Piasecki in the ADAPT program, supplying advanced redundant actuators to enhance autonomy, survivability, and precision control in next-generation rotorcraft platforms

At DSEI 2025, 9–12 September, ExCeL London, Rotron Aerospace will showcase advanced VTOL platforms, propulsion systems and rotary engines, engineered for next-generation UAV, UAS, and UCAV applications

Tamilan's products are ideal for enterprises and governments looking to massively scale up their drone operations as rapidly and cost-effectively as possible

Embention’s safety-critical hardware integrated into Flarebright systems for BCN Drone Center’s test flights, showcasing the reliability and robustness of their advanced drone systems

PDW and the U.S. Department of Defense recently demonstrated organic unmanned aerial system fire support using the PDW C100 and F-35A Lightning II fighter