General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. began operations of its Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) at the GrandSKY UAS Business Park near Grand Forks, North Dakota, on July 18, 2016. Continue reading
How to Make an Invisible Drone
In a paper presented last week at Robotics Science and Systems 2026 in Sydney, roboticists from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., demonstrated a drone called Phantom Twist that is essentially invisible to humans, being an order of magnitude more difficult to see in flight than a typical quadrotor. Continue reading
EUROCAE Opens Consultations on Detect & Avoid Traffic
EUROCAE has announced the availability of the following draft document prepared by EUROCAE WG-105 SG-1 – Detect and Avoid: Continue reading
Ukraine’s Cyclops Interceptor Hunts Russian Shahed and Lancet Drones
High maneuverability, precise and smooth piloting at different speeds, high tactical and technical characteristics – the Ministry of Defence has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the effective Ukrainian UAV “Cyclops”. It is designed to destroy enemy air and ground targets. Continue reading
World Cup 2026 Drone Show Dazzles Manhattan
The New York skyline came alive as a spectacular FIFA World Cup 2026 drone show illuminated the skies ahead of the tournament’s highly anticipated final. Thousands watched from Liberty State Park as synchronized drones created breathtaking images of the World Cup Trophy, official tournament logo, mascots, the Statue of Liberty, football jerseys, and the official match ball against the iconic Manhattan skyline. Continue reading
Pentagon Issues New C-UAS Handbook
On July 9, 2026, the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 released a new handbook designed to help government, industry, and academic audiences develop a common understanding around the basic principles of protecting against illicit unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. Continue reading
Anduril YFQ-44 Fires Live Air-to-Air Missile in Landmark CCA Test
A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft conducting live-fire testing over the Mojave Desert, Calif. The live-fire test was performed in coordination with the 412th Test Wing’s Air Dominance Combined Test Force, a team consisting of active-duty military, government civilians, and government contractors, who worked to refine and validate the models required for a safe live-fire execution. Continue reading
UK Selects Three Companies to Develop Low-Cost Drone Interceptors
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop new low‑cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats. The UK is the first of five European partner nations to award contracts under a joint programme to strengthen air defence. Continue reading