UAV / Drone News

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

Former US Navy Aviator and business development VP Paul Fermo takes the helm at Ascent AeroSystems as Cofounder Peter Fuchs retires

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

Phoenix Flight Industries' UAV platforms offer a market-leading 1.5 to 5 hours of flight endurance

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

BraveX's innovative drone platforms deliver up to 4 hours of flight time and 250 km of operational range

Red Cat's new Fang line is an American-made, retrievable system designed to be a low-cost, NDAA-compliant option for training and tactical use

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

Cobra AERO's engines utilize cutting-edge technologies such as additive manufacturing and advanced combustion systems

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.