At least one AeroVironment LOCUST laser counter-drone system is part of the array of anti-air defences that have popped up around President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in recent weeks. Continue reading
Updated Inventory of the World’s UAS
PRO-UAS, a publisher of internationally recognized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)-related publications for professionals (civil & military), has published the 21st annual edition of the two following free electronic reference documents: Continue reading
Air Force Research Laboratory Completes Flight of XQ-67A
The Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Combat Command’s Experimental Operations Unit recently flew the XQ-67A Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) in the Nevada Test and Training Range marking a technology milestone in autonomous capabilities for the future fight. Continue reading
NASA University Challenge Ignites Trajectory of Drone Entrepreneur
Five years ago, Gavin Gardner was a Michigan State University engineering student researching next-generation drone technology as part of a NASA grant. Garder expected the research to be demanding – but he was surprised that navigating the financial side of the work presented an even greater challenge. Continue reading
Redwire Announces ShadowVision Software for its Octopus Payloads
Redwire has introduced ShadowVision – the next-generation software platform for its Octopus payload portfolio that delivers significant capability upgrades for a more intuitive operator experience and a capacity for future capability growth. Continue reading
Two US MQM-170 Outlaw Drones Downed by Iranian Electronic Warfare Units
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced on Monday night that its forces have brought down two American MQM-170 reconnaissance drones by electronic warfare south of Qeshm Island, while its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
GA-ASI Opening New Remote Split Operation in North Dakota
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 30 at its Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) to announce the opening of a new Remote Split Operation (RSO) facility.
EU Drone Summit 2026
The EU Drone Summit 2026 will bring together high-level representatives from the EU institutions, Member States and industry to take stock of progress under the EU Drone Strategy 2.0 and help shape the next steps towards a competitive, innovative and secure European drone market. Continue reading