– Evolve Dynamics, a British designer and manufacturer of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems has announced the launch of two new miniaturised platforms specifically engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern warfighters. Continue reading
Anduril Industries UK, Archer and Partners to Test Dual-Use eVTOL Cargo Aircraft in UK
– Anduril Industries UK announced that it will lead a team for upcoming programmes, including to bid for future flight opportunities. Anduril UK, building on its existing partnership with aerospace company Archer, will receive additional support from Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis, two other leading technology companies. Continue reading
GA-ASI Moves to Ground Testing of YFQ-42A CCA
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is moving into the ground testing phase of development on the YFQ-42A production-representative test vehicle for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program in preparation for its planned first flight later this summer. Ground testing began May 7. Continue reading
China’s 4,500-Mile Range, 100-UAV Payload ‘Drone Mothership’ Nears First Test Flight
The fourth prototype of China’s Jiu Tian SS-UAV ‘Drone Mothership‘ has completed its structural assembly and is currently undergoing installation and testing, with its maiden flight scheduled for next month.
Amazon Removed Backup Landing Sensors Prior to Drone Crashes
On a (lightly) rainy December day at the company’s testing range in Oregon, not one but two Prime Air drones suddenly stopped spinning their propellers mid-flight and plummeted some 200 feet to the ground. The crashes, which destroyed both aircraft, happened within minutes of each other. Continue reading
Ukraine is Adding Anti-Drone Cages to Drones
Ukrainian forces are now equipping drones to fly with metal mesh meant to protect them from other drones. The first video of an up-armoured Ukrainian drone just circulated online. Continue reading
Estonian Drone Plant will have Daily Capacity of 2,000
Estonian company Meridein Group is set to build a high-capacity unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production plant to bolster the Baltic region’s defense capabilities. The facility will be capable of producing up to 2,000 drones per day. The exact location of the plant has not been disclosed. Continue reading
UAV Navigation- Grupo Oesía Presents Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems at XPONENTIAL 2025
Once again, UAV Navigation – Grupo Oesía will participate in XPONENTIAL from May 20 to 22 in Houston, Texas. The Spanish company, hyperspecialized in Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for UAS platforms, is part of Grupo Oesía and has more than 20 years of experience in the sector. Continue reading