sUAS News

Alef Aeronautics, an advanced technology company creating alternative transportation solutions for surging traffic trends, introduced the Alef “Model A”, the only flying car with street driving and vertical take-off. The Alef Model A flying car fits within existing urban infrastructure for driving and parking. The company plans to begin production and initiate first deliveries in […]

Oxnard, CA – In a joint announcement today between Arabian Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMC) and Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc., the two companies stated that ADMC had ordered 53 of the record-breaking heavy-lift cargo uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV). This event comes on the heels of Sabrewing’s Rhaegal-A “Alpha” aircraft’s first world record-breaking flight. “We had […]

Expanding the sales of Czech UAV manufacturer Primoco UAV SE into new markets will now be driven by David Jirman who will work together with the company’s CEO Ladislav Semetkovský and Sales Director Jakub Fojtík. Jirman, who has been working in the aviation industry for more than 15 years, previously worked as a Sales Director […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today makes the world’s best camera drone more accessible with the Mavic 3 Classic, giving creators a new way to experience the unparalleled Hasselblad camera and unbeatable flight performance of the Mavic 3 Series. Mavic 3 Classic features the same 4/3 CMOS 20-megapixel camera, […]

(CALGARY, ALBERTA) – One of Canada’s most reputable operators in the world of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) has graduated to its next logical step in its evolution, relocating its operations and headquarters to the 8th busiest commercial airport in Canada. The new IN•FLIGHT Data facility is much larger and safer than the previous base […]

To meet increasing demand for our survey and inspection services, we are looking to recruit a new staff member with a passion for technology. Assistant drone/thermal surveyor Leaping Wing specialises in mapping, modelling and surveying using drones. We are now expanding with our new brand Sapiens providing heat loss surveys using thermal imagers, both ground-based […]

SKIRON-X is a Group 2 sUAS that combines simple operation with flight endurance and payload flexibility.Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has released its latest small UAS product, the SkironExpeditionary sUAS, or SKIRON-X. This Group 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) combines the simpleoperation of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) configuration with the longer […]

Newest addition to the MUVE payload family enables rapid, safer response to radiation threats and emergency situations Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced today at CBRNE Convergence the launch of its new MUVE™ R430 drone sensor payload used to remotely detect and identify radiation sources and radiological hazards across a wide range of […]

SkySafe, an airspace security and management technology company, announced that its groundbreaking Cloud based counter-drone technology is now detecting drone flights in Canada, thanks to their partnership with Robotics Centre. SkySafe Cloud is unique in that it offers customers a way to detect, track, and analyze the drones in their airspace, without having to buy and maintain […]

The Saab-led consortium developing the Detect and Avoid System which is being fielded on SKELDAR V-200 to ensure that unmanned and remotely operated aircraft can fly in civilian airspace without colliding with other aircraft. Europe’s leading provider of Rotary Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), UMS SKELDAR, is celebrating another significant landmark for its flagship SKELDAR V-200 […]

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has raised an additional USD 182 million in the second signing of its Series E funding round. NEOM – the Red Sea’s smart, cognitive region project – and GLy Capital Management of Hong Kong have joined Volocopter’s diverse investor base. This will carry the company beyond the certification […]

Event 38 Unmanned Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made mapping drones, announces that the E400, Event 38’s latest fixed-wing mapping drone, is now integrated with multispectral cameras from AgEagle. AgEagle makes cutting-edge multispectral imaging sensors and cameras for a variety of advanced applications, including research and resource management. Multispectral and thermal imaging technology is excellent […]

D-Fend Solutions is proud to announce that EnforceAir has been recommended by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO). EnforceAir was named and recommended as a subcomponent integrated within SAIC’s Valkyrie C2 system. EnforceAir was recognized for its RF detection and mitigation, its demonstrated impressive effectors and its ability […]

As part of a lease agreement, Poland will take delivery of MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The new agreement between GA-ASI and the Polish Ministry of Defence has a net value of $70.6 million. “GA-ASI’s support for Poland and the NATO alliance is steadfast as they confront the ongoing war […]

Following the steps of the first short-range deliveries carried out by La Poste, Swiss drone manufacturer RigiTech has carried out one of the first long-range Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery routes in Switzerland, successfully flying over Lake Geneva to a laboratory in Coppet and back. Both RigiTech’s proprietary software, RigiCloud, and Eiger drone hardware have […]

Welcome to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Unmanned Aviation Symposia 2022! Unmanned Aviation Symposia 2022 consists of three (3) activities including the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Symposium (RPAS 2022), the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Industry (DRONE ENABLE 2022) Symposium and the DRONE ENABLE 2022 Webinar Series. Both RPAS 2022 and DRONE ENABLE 2022 will take place in Montréal, Canada from 7 […]

As of October 25th ,2022 Trinity F90+ has received the EASA C3 certification, for the EU drone class with a take-off weight of over 4 kg. Trinity F90+ is prepared for continuous market fit way ahead schedule, as the C3 certification is required in the EU member states only for UAVs purchased from January 1st, 2024. […]

Robotic Skies today announces the launch of its cloud-based SPAN software platform for managing and tracking Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) service and repair projects for its commercial OEM and aircraft operator customers. The SPAN platform is powered by CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software by Continuum Applied Technology, Inc. — a Robotic […]

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded W. S. Darley & Co. to provide ANAFI USA for field evaluations to inform future Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) procurements. “CBP intends to seek competition in future acquisitions for sUAS by competing orders among the Blue sUAS BPA holders. By acquiring Blue sUAS through the intended actions with each vendor, CBP will […]

DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited, a Pune-based drone service provider and DGCA-certified Drone Pilot Training organization is announcing its partnership with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL). Through this partnership, DroneAcharya will work together with BECIL to provide drones, sensors, and other related hardware, software and services which are relevant to BECIL’s operations. BECIL offers turnkey […]

Skyfarer Ltd and partner Medical Logistics UK have announced their collaborative Medical Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight trial commencing this week, in a secured CAA-approved airspace called “The Medical Logistics UK Corridor”. Due to growing pressures on the healthcare system, there is an ever-expanding need for hospitals to receive vital time-sensitive medical supplies. […]

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American:UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an industry-leading provider of full stack flight hardware, sensors and software for commercial and government/defense use, today announced that the Company’s eBee X series of fixed wing unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), including the eBee X, eBee GEO and eBee TAC, are the first and only drones on the market to comply with […]

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Australian drone management company Flyfreely has become the newest member of Drone Logistics Ecosystem’s global network. The startup has joined DLE to offer its expertise and support in drone flight operation planning, management, and post-recording. FlyFreely helps commercial UAV operators manage all aspects of operations, compliance, and fleet management. Its all-in-one and […]

Quantum-Systems GmbH, an innovative developer, designer, and manufacturer of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS), announced today the delivery of the first VECTOR™ systems to the Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD), together with BSS Holland BV. Founded in 2015, Quantum-Systems is at the forefront of UAS development. Its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems boast […]

American Infrastructure Group, Inc. (“AIGI”) is pleased to announce the company has executed a Stock Purchase Agreement to purchase all of the stock of 1UP Aerial Drone Services, Inc., (“1UP”) owned by Chuck Adams and Kimberly Smith-Adams. This is the second acquisition of an industrial drone business that is helping AIGI develop its national industrial […]

The Drone Racing League (DRL), the world’s premier, professional drone racing property, and PointsKash, the first blockchain-enabled conversion platform for users to aggregate, convert and spend loyalty points, announced an inaugural loyalty-rewards partnership to elevate DRL fandom globally. The five-year deal includes an unveiling of the DRL Flight Club, the first program for DRL fans to […]

Jon HegranesCEO and FounderAloft Technologies With the release of new Air Control functionality in September – including our new Skydio integration –we also opened access to Air Control’s web, mobile apps, and developer tools to all users. The result was a record month across the Aloft platform, highlighted by powering over 37k LAANC airspace requests […]

Tomahawk Robotics’ Kinesis AI-enabled common control system provides numerous advantages to Teal’s 4-Ship platform, including control handoff to other users without disrupting operations Compatible with Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) for improved situational awareness Teal Drones, the defense- and security-focused subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), announced today that it has significantly enhanced the capabilities […]

Global roll out of ARTEMIS product suite focused on SAR role continues with FlySight collaboration. Latest announcement in 35th anniversary year by Smith Myers at EUROPEAN ROTORS, the VTOL show and safety conference, 8-10 November 2022, Cologne, Germany Meet with our team at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2022, 8-10 November, Cologne, Germany (Hall K_H8 / 1610) and FlySight […]

RALEIGH – Thomas Walls is on cloud nine today. Walls, who is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program training specialist, was awarded the Outstanding Government Service Award during today’s Governor’s Awards for Excellence. “I am really humbled,” Walls said. “It’s a great honor, but I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our […]

Sentera, the industry-leading ag analytics platform powered by machine learning, today announced the launch of its Direct Georeferencing (DGR) System, which quickly connects to an ag drone to add high-precision location certainty to high-resolution aerial imagery. “Drones have transformed data collection processes for agriculture,” said Ryan Nelson, chief mechanical engineer, Sentera. “With the DGR, we’re […]

Liteye System’s Inc. in partnership with SAIC was recently selected by the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) to provide approved Counter UAS services and hardware to the US Government. Liteye was chosen as an important part of the SAIC team to protect fixed locations under the Counter-UAS as a Service (CaaS) model. CaaS […]

Numerica Corporation, a provider of advanced air and missile defense solutions, announced that its Spyglass™ short-range surveillance radar was demonstrated as part of SAIC’s Counter small-UAS as a Service (CaaS) offering that was recently recommended by the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Office (C-sUAS). The SAIC CaaS offering was one of only three […]

ARPAS-UK strengthens the executive team to support growth of the commercial drone sectors and to realise Government-backed research that predicts drones could contribute an additional £42 billion in economic growth and 650,000 potential new jobs by 2030. The UK’s drone association ARPAS-UK has announced new Directors, Chair, and CEO in a move to support the UK’s fast-developing […]

Users can now generate SkyeBrowse 3D models at no cost SkyeBrowse, the fastest and easiest drone reality capture platform, announced it will now offer a free version of its app with limited features. At no cost, users can download the SkyeBrowse app, fly a mission using a supported drone, and upload the video to generate […]

On Github Stephan Sturges has released the latest version of a Free-to-use ground-level obstacle-detection segmentation AI for UAV which you can deploy today using cheap off-the-shelf sensors from Luxonis. He writes:- The default neural network now features a 3-class output with the detection of humans on a separate output layer! This is to allow finer […]

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying. Under federal law, recreational drone flyers must follow the safety guidelines of a FAA-recognized community-based organization. The organization is required to develop its safety guidelines in coordination with the FAA and […]

–infiniDome, a leading provider of GPS protection technology, has released the newest product of their anti-jamming solutions featured at the AUSA expo on October 10-12. The GPSdome 2, a cost-effective and lightweight device, provides simultaneous dual frequency protection from 3 directions of attack for both smaller and larger applications. InfiniDome has unveiled the latest offering in their […]

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — The government/industry-led Aviation Safety InfoShare and a team comprising Zipline and the governments of Rwanda and Ghana will be honored next month by Flight Safety Foundation for safety leadership and innovation. The two groups will be recognized during a special awards dinner held in conjunction with the Foundation’s 75th annual International Air Safety […]

• Secured and fulfilled initial SkyHopper COMBO order from Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) (Tier 1 customer)• High likelihood of repeat large orders as IMOD commercialises its small drone fleet• Deployment showcases Mobilicom’s capability for intelligence and reconnaissance applications, providing secure communications in environments prone to cyber attacks Mobilicom Limited (Mobilicom or the Company, NASDAQ: […]

DroneUp, LLC, an autonomous drone delivery platform and leading drone services provider, today announced it joined the Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group. The objectives of this group are to study and strategize on policies around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). AAM has the potential to unlock the key benefits […]

MissionGO Unmanned Systems, a leader in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) production and operations announced a 3-year partnership providing UAS inspection services to Southern California Edison, the largest subsidiary of Edison International and primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. With high temperatures and extreme droughts throughout the region, staying ahead of mechanical issues, malfunctioning […]

Madrid – The Spanish UAV helicopter manufacturing company Alpha Unmanned Systems(AUS) has been participating this week in Euronaval 2022, the international trade fair andconference applied to naval defense and maritime security, which this year is being held inParis from October 18th to 21st. This is one of the most important events in Europe withinthe defense […]

Multi-bottle payload with live temperature readings. Nero Poli is our latest water sampler and allows for up to four samples to be collected during a single operation while receiving live temperature data from the water body being sampled. Nero Poli is compatible with DJI’s M300 and M600 but can be easily adapted to most drones […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a provider of highly sophisticated and complex SUAS products for militaries globally, today announced that its subsidiary Teal Drones has been awarded a $1,046,806 contract from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide Teal’s high-performance Golden Eagle drones to U.S. Border Patrol. The award is part of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) […]

RDARS Inc. (“RDARS” or the “Company“) (CSE: RDRS), an autonomous robotics and drone technology company developing advanced autonomous drone and robotic systems for alarm system augmentation and surveillance, is pleased to announce the completion of its first production run of its all-new Eagle Eye and Eagle Nest products at the Company’s manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada, further […]

DroneEntry, a Canadian software firm founded by Uzayr Siddiqui in 2017, with the goal to tackle the impending spike in the number of drones in the sky, has now been acquired by DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited. Expected to grow to a massive 1.2 trillion dollars in the coming years, the drone industry requires a number […]

• New product designed in collaboration with small-drone Tier-1 manufacturers to cater for the growing demand for high-use applications including commercial inspections, disaster relief and defense intelligence or loitering drones• SkyHopper Micro is compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a key requirement for US Government agencies• SkyHopper Micro is equipped with ICE Cybersecurity […]

The analysis is available on request to all clients who might be interested. Madrid, 20 Oct, 2022. – The operational envelope defines the operational risk profile within which an aircraft can operate safely, taking into consideration all risk mitigations included within the system. By means of an independent study conducted by a recognized aerospace institute, […]

On October 19, 2022, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) commenced flight operations using an MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). JCG is operating the SeaGuardian from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Air Station Hachinohe. The RPA will primarily perform Maritime Wide Area Search (MWAS) over the Sea of […]