The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is preparing to demonstrate the vertical takeoff and landing capability of five unmanned aerial systems weighing less than 330 pounds in the coming days. Continue reading
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Percepto Launches AI Emission Detector for Remote, Drone-Based Methane Surveying
– Percepto, a leading supplier of autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure, has announced the release of its AI-powered emission detector—enabling remote methane detection and compliance reporting at scale. Continue reading
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone Approved for Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS List
– Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has successfully completed the required NDAA and cyber security verification process and been approved for the Blue UAS List with an Authority to Operate. Continue reading
France Commissions Five MALE Drone Demonstrators
In the presence of the Minister of the Armed Forces, five grant agreements were signed with AURA AERO, Daher, FLY-R, SE Aviation, and Turgis Gaillard, major players in drone innovation, to support the development of MALE demonstrators starting in 2026. Continue reading
Boeing, RAAF Demonstrate MQ-28 Teaming with E-7A Wedgetail
In a first of its kind demonstration, Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully conducted a mission against an airborne target using two in-flight MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft and a third digital aircraft, all controlled from an airborne E-7A Wedgetail. Continue reading
AeroVironment and UAS Denmark Partner to Advance Allied UAS Capabilities in Europe
– AeroVironment, Inc. announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Odense, Denmark–home to the UAS Denmark Test Center–to explore joint utilization of the center’s expansive airspace and advanced test facilities.
Australia’s Drone Forge Orders Six Airbus Flexrotor Systems
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor unmanned aerial systems comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order for the Flexrotor to date. Continue reading
Silvus Technologies StreamCaster LITE 5200 Added to DIU Blue UAS Framework
– Silvus Technologies, Inc., a global leader in advanced wireless networking communication systems, announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has officially added Silvus’ StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) OEM Module to the Blue UAS Framework. Continue reading