Elroy Air and Columbus Circle Capital Corp announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (BCA) whereby Elroy Air will become a publicly traded company. “The...
Birdie-X has developed a counter-drone laser system, according to Malaysian daily New Straits Times. The article states that the directed energy weapon system was developed through a collaboration...
New White House strategy frames commercial drones as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience The White House’s newly released National...
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Aichi-based Prodrone introduces the PD4B-MS prototype, built entirely with domestic...
Korea’s MetroAir reports the development of the Multicruiser — a next-generation guarded eVTOL aircraft powered by patented Rimfoil ducted rotor technology. The Rimfoil structure encloses each...
French electric/hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has announced the acquisition of VOLTAERO. “This alliance combines AURA AERO’s industrial ambition and international reach with...
The ePlane Company, an eVTOL maker incubated at IIT Madras, reports it has completed assembly of its full-scale eVTOL aircraft, the e200X, integrating the aircraft’s core subsystems into a single...
Hypercraft will integrate Fortem’s TrueView radar and tactical mitigation systems directly onto its recently launched Razorback hybrid uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV). The collaboration introduces a...
Shield AI has signed a strategic integration partnership with Spain’s UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, which specialises in guidance, navigation and control systems for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The...
Quantum Tencore Industries (QTI), the second German-Ukrainian joint venture under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative after Quantum Frontline Industries, focuses on the industrial-scale production of...
Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation reports that Terra A2 – a fixed-wing interceptor drone jointly developed with Ukraine’s WinnyLab invested in by Terra Drone’s subsidiary Terra Inspectioneering – has...
Doroni Aerospace has announced in a Linkedin post that it has just crossed USD30 million in total capital raised. “This brings us to USD17 million in raised capital since unveiling the H1-X back in...
New assessment partnership could help allied manufacturers access the U.S. market while supporting trusted supply chain goals As the United States works to reduce dependence on Chinese drone...
New presidential memorandum focuses on defense production bottlenecks, underscoring broader questions about America’s ability to scale emerging technologies Much of the conversation around the Trump...
Startup weapons developer Mach Industries on June 16 announced it won a contract award to serve as aircraft integrator for a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) program focused on developing...
The Northrop Grumman [NOC] YFQ-48A Talon Blue is the third CCA prototype to gain an Air Force designation and is a likely competitor in Increment 2. The Air Force has not identified the nine vendors...
Aircraft switched from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back in one continuous flight In April 2026, Simon Davies, Chief Test Pilot at Vertical Aerospace, successfully completed a full two-way...
Redwire’s upgraded Octopus E140 MWIR is a next-generation gyrostabilized Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) aircraft payload that delivers advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)...
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Faced with growing challenges posed by drones flown by malicious actors, Western European nations are working to ramp up their home-grown production of UAVs...
REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of Seaglider electric aircraft, has the completion of the world’s first Seaglider Manufacturing Facility, located at 1 Seaglider Way in Quonset Business...
A newly released integration guide from Xsens outlines the precise technical steps required to implement high‑performance motion-sensing modules into unmanned aerial vehicles utilizing Pixhawk flight...
Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a dual-use small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) built on the company’s proven Black Widow platform for rapidly evolving operational environments. The system...
Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as “Powerus,” today announced a $30 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a domestic manufacturer of...
Introduction to 3D Printers for Drones & Unmanned Systems An industrial 3D printer for drones is no longer just a prototyping tool. Modern production systems produce functional airframe components,...
Proposed acquisition reflects broader industry shift toward U.S.-based drone manufacturing and vertically integrated supply chains Quantum Cyber (NASDAQ:QUCY) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to...
For the U.S. Air Force’s CCA Increment 1, the General Atomics YFQ-42A Dark Merlin is competing against the Anduril Industries YFQ-44A Fury, and the service this year is to pick a winner and begin...
Cargo drone platform joins FAA-reviewed aircraft list, potentially streamlining future operator approvals Michigan-based drone manufacturer blueflite announced that its Cobalt 461 cargo drone has...
Introduction to NDAA-Compliant Drone Motors For UAS manufacturers and system integrators, NDAA-compliant drone motors sit at the intersection of aircraft performance, procurement eligibility, and...
Introduction to Custom & 3D-Printed Drone Parts 3D-printed drone parts are becoming increasingly common across commercial, industrial, and defense UAV programs as manufacturers seek faster...
Lantronix is a leading developer of advanced AI-powered edge compute solutions for drones and robotics that enable OEMs and system integrators to integrate powerful autonomy, perception, and...
Montana-based drone company says designation validates long-term commitment to secure U.S. manufacturing Skyfish has achieved both Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, marking a...
UK/New Zealand-based SYOS Aerospace reports its SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has successfully completed a series of ‘fully autonomous mission’ trials, clearing the uncrewed aerial vehicle...
American aviation giant Boeing reported first flight of operational, meaning real serial MQ-25A Stingray UAV for U.S. Navy. It lasted two hours, during which main flight control functions and ground...
India’s largest UAV maker partners with Tokyo-based Digital Media Professionals to integrate edge AI silicon and enter the Japanese defense market. ideaForge Technology Limited has signed a strategic...
Ukraine’ FPV drone manufacturer, TAF Industries and Finland’s Summa Defence signed a memorandum on April 24 to establish a joint venture for developing TAF interceptor...
Group 3+ autonomous aircraft for contested logistics and multi-mission operations, built on a proven commercial UAS platform, achieves concept to flight in 6 months Alameda, California — Pyka today…...
Numbers don’t lie: General Cherry has officially been ranked as the #1 drone manufacturer in Ukraine for confirmed strikes. With 11,473 verified hits and a dominant 43% share of all Molniya...
The Netherland’s ELECTRON Aerospace at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 last week reported that its E5 Albatross has passed its Design Concept Review. The aircraft’s first flight is planned for 2027 and the...
China unveils a fixed-wing drone made of bamboo fibre composite material JEC - Connecting the World with Composites...
Reuters reports Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng expects to start large-scale production of its eVTOLs, developed by subsidiary Aridge, next year. The company is producing two eVTOL types: the...
Court filing highlights FCC restrictions as new products debut without U.S. availability Drone giant DJI has introduced new consumer drones, including the Lito X1 and Lito 1, aimed at entry-level...
After seeing the runaway success of its Neo lineup , DJI is taking another stab at the budget drone market with the new Lito series. The Lito 1 and Lito X1 are both under $400 and weigh less than 249...
On 5 October 2023, a Cagatay CGT-50 unmanned aircraft crashed at Radnor Range after its right wing detached during a demonstration flight. An investigation revealed structural failures caused by...
At AERO 2026 Friedrichshafen Volocopter has unveiled VoloXPro, a newly developed, fully electric ultralight multicopter designed for a wide range of applications—from flight training and air sports...
Leonardo DRS has successfully integrated its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) onto an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to provide... The post Leonardo DRS Unveils Modular C-UAS...
SES AI is an innovative developer of advanced AI-enhanced battery solutions that offer high energy density, industry-leading performance, and a... The post AI-Enhanced High-Energy Density Drone...
Leonardo DRS is a leading provider of advanced defense technologies, with a portfolio of cutting-edge electro-optical and infrared sensing solutions... The post Advanced EO & IR Imaging Gimbals for...
Sion Power’s Licerion Strike and Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg, enabling combat drones to fly two to three times longer than systems powered by conventional lithium-ion batteries. Sion Power has...
The Department of War is advancing its $1.1bn Drone Dominance Program with the launch of Phase II . This initiative aims to procure 30,000 low-cost, scalable one-way attack drones through a rigorous...
New system-on-chip aims to replace fragmented electronics with a single secure architecture HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, Inc. has announced a $15 million seed round to develop a new class of U.S.-made...
Largest-ever MOD initiative supports Kyiv while strengthening UK drone manufacturing base As the global race to build sovereign drone capability accelerates, the United Kingdom is pairing defense...
Aerodyne, a Tokyo-based Japanese startup, has developed a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called the...
California-based defence technology startup XDOWN has developed the small tactical unmanned drone (STUD), an attritable,...
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Unmanned eVTOL aircraft developer AIR shared a key milestone this morning, successfully completing its first flight in a heavy-lift cargo aircraft – one of the world’s largest in its class. For...
SES AI is offering exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to both existing VIP customers and new clients at their NDAA-compliant mass production factory in Chungju, South Korea. Take a tour to gain...
CRFS delivers advanced software-defined RF sensing and SIGINT payloads that equip UAVs and unmanned systems with powerful electronic warfare and... The post Software-Defined RF Sensors & SIGINT...
Eve Air Mobility reports it has reached its 50th successful test flight with its full-scale engineering prototype, accumulating over two hours of flight time. “Since the aircraft’s first flight on...
MD Aircraft GmbH has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aerova Inc., a Canada-based air logistics and regional aviation operator headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. The agreement...
Horizon Aircraft has announced its agreement with MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, to support the ongoing development of Horizon Aircraft’s...
With little fanfare, Anduril Industries spent tens of millions to revamp the old Foss Shipyard on the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The facility is now the U.S. hub for building a new class of drone...
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) has been awarded a $270 Million single-source IDIQ rapid deployment contract...
A Hong Kong-based drone company outlines a five-year U.S. roadmap, raising questions about compliance, supply chains, and market access A recent letter from Hong Kong-based drone company SKYROVER...
We’re partnering with Orqa FPV — one of Europe’s leading UAV companies. Together, we’re launching...
T-Motor has introduced the MN11-13 heavy-lift motor series for industrial multirotor drones, delivering reliable performance with advanced cooling, IP45-rated protection, and extensive customisation...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) showcased the autonomous mission capabilities of its Lumberjack™ Group 3 Uncrewed Aircraft...
Volatus Aerospace and Sentinel R&D have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing a Canadian-developed interceptor... The post Volatus Signs MoU with Sentinel to...
The Army’s SkyFoundry initiative to manufacture thousands of its own cheap drones on a monthly basis has recently “evolved,” with an official telling sister publication Defense Daily the program is...
Nuburu subsidiary, Lyocon S.r.l. has secured an initial deployment order for its portable directed-energy laser ‘dazzler’ system for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) applications. The order...
Embention recently participated in XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, to showcase its latest advancements in safety-critical autopilot and avionics... The post Embention Presents Veronte...
China’s Xinhua news agency reports the Changying-8 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China’s Henan Province. “The...
Pelican Products is a global leader in high-performance protective casing solutions, providing rugged, customizable cases designed to safeguard UAV and... The post Rugged COTS & Custom Protective...
PDW said it plans to use the funding to ramp up production of its multi-mission drones, among other strategic programs. The post PDW raises over $110M for its drone-based defense systems appeared...
Alibaba Sellers Offer Shahed Drone Copies for Russia Delivery Despite China’s Export Controls Small Wars Journal...
Terra Drone has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement and made a strategic investment in Amazing Drones LLC, a company that develops and...
The Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone has completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany, according to a company...
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Review Display Systems (RDS) is a leading provider of high-performance rugged display, embedded computing, and connectivity solutions designed for mission-critical... The post Rugged Display,...
Comparison of Loitering Munitions Systems & Solutions Industry-leading loitering munitions manufacturers and vendors offer a range of systems spanning man-portable... The post Loitering Munitions...
Quadsat and TEKEVER have successfully conducted flight integration tests of the SpectraLoc Electronic Warfare (EW) payload aboard the AR3 EVO... The post Quadsat & TEKEVER Integrate Advanced...
T-MOTOR showcased its latest advancements in UAV propulsion technology during XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf. The exhibition, held from March... The post T-MOTOR Debuts Heavy-Lift & VTOL...
Shield AI is acquiring Aechelon, which provides high-fidelity simulation for aircraft testing and pilot training. The post Shield AI raises $2B for defense drone development, to acquire Aechelon...
Robinson Unmanned (formerly Ascent AeroSystems) is the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) business unit of Robinson...
In alignment with the defence priorities set out by the Ukrainian Government, Quantum Systems has...
Viasat and QEST are collaborating to explore the development of a dual X-band and Ka-band airborne antenna system designed to... The post Viasat & QEST Explore Next-Generation Multi-Band Antenna...
New Guardian platform and Seattle factory highlight scaling pressure, public safety adoption, and policy shifts shaping the U.S. drone market. A Defining Moment for U.S. Drone Manufacturing A pair of...
Brinc is taking over 35,000 square feet at West Canal Yards, in a former fish cannery along the Lake Washington Ship Canal in Queen Anne. Read More...
Eberspaecher Vecture is a developer of cutting-edge battery management systems (BMS) and end-to-end electronic manufacturing services tailored for UAVs (unmanned... The post COTS & Custom Battery...
Radiate Engineering & Design AG, based in Zurich, introduces FlyBlocks, a production-ready structuralairframe platform for...
E-magy will unveil developments for 12 Ah silicon-dominant cells designed for 6S2P drone battery packs at the 2026 International Battery... The post E-magy Presents Silicon-Dominant Anode...
Pivotal Clears Key Milestone For Helix eVTOL Aviation Week...
Another Lucky Owner Gets His Personal eVTOL Delivered at Christmas autoevolution...
Amprius Launches SiCore 450 Wh/kg High-Energy Cell, with Near-Term Mass Production Capability to Scale Press...
Terra Drone Selected for METI’s Subsidy Program on “Industrial Cooperation Programme in the Global South through Technology Transfer” Press...
Build it Here, Donate it There: UK-Ukraine Defence Production Proposed Press...
Freespace – Manufacturing Technician Press...
Ukrainian-Engineered Beaver 1-20 FPV Earns NATO Stock Number, Plans US Production Press...
High-level Delegation Visits Quantum Systems Ukraine to Witness Increased Local Manufacturing Capacity Press...
Built for Scale: nanoDRIVE 4LPi Streamlines Drone Production Press...
American-Made Archer Drone Selected for Mass Production in Ukraine War Effort Press...
Anduril Building Arsenal-1 Hyperscale Manufacturing Facility in Ohio Press...
As pressure mounts for secure, American-made drone technology, Mobix Labs is making a significant bet on the future of the industry. The California-based technology company announced it has signed a...
Tech giant DJI will officially end service and support for several of its most beloved professional and prosumer drones in the coming weeks. That includes the iconic DJI Mavic 2 Pro, the versatile...
DJI’s compact Neo 2 is quietly becoming one of the most interesting beginner drones around, and its latest firmware update gives creators another reason to pay attention.
DJI is taking aim at one of the biggest challenges drone pilots face: maintaining a strong, reliable connection when flying in difficult environments. The company has unveiled the DJI O4 Ground...
DJI has taken its campaign against the Federal Communications Commission’s drone restrictions directly to the agency’s leadership, formally submitting an independent cybersecurity assessment that...
The new DJI drone, Avata 360 , has finally landed in the United States. And this time, it’s not just hype. You can actually buy it right now, with deliveries expected as soon as next week.
The professional drone industry has spent years chasing a simple goal: making one drone capable of handling many different missions without sending operators back to the workshop every time they need...
DJI has launched two brand-new budget camera drones today, the Lito X1 and Lito 1, and they look exactly like the kind of products American buyers would normally rush to grab. Affordable pricing....
ABZ Innovation is looking to make drone-powered building cleaning a lot more practical for professional operators. The Hungary-based drone manufacturer, which operates in more than 40 countries, has...
