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Matternet Eyes Drone Delivery Scale-Up As BVLOS Rules Near

Matternet is positioning itself for rapid expansion in drone delivery as the regulatory framework for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in the U.S. nears completion, founder and CEO...

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General Atomics et Saab développent un drone MALE MQ-9B dédié à la détection et au contrôle aéroporté

Lors de l’opération «Fureur épique» qu’elles ont menée contre le régime iranien, les forces américaines ont perdu vingt-quatre drones MALE [Moyenne Altitude Longue Endurance] MQ-9A Reaper, selon un décompte réalisé...

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PHSNet: A Small-Target Infrared Hotspot Detection Network for Photovoltaic Modules in UAV Remote-Sensing Images

With the rapid expansion of global photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity, hot spot defects have become a major hidden danger that reduces power generation efficiency and threatens the safe and stable...

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Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!

Dr. Onur Bilgen is Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. Dr. Bilgen conducts research in the design of advanced drone systems, including fixed-wing...

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Autonomous UAV & Manned Helicopter Interoperability Validated at Sea

Alpha Unmanned validates real-time data transmission from its autonomous helicopter to a crewed Airbus cockpit during naval exercises. Alpha Unmanned Systems has successfully completed a live maritime Manned-Unmanned Teaming exercise...

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Hanwha Aerospace launches UAV engine development program with Korea AeroSpace administration

May 26th, 2026 _ Hanwha Aerospace today announced a joint development program with the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) to produce a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and...

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A2Z Drone Delivery Partners with Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. On Kazakhstan’s Next Generation Integrated Urban Air Mobility Project

A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., an American aerospace and engineering company advancing commercial unmanned aerial vehicles, today announced a partnership with Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. (AAAG), a company pioneering the...

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Thales to build Singapore’s drone traffic management platform

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales, as the leading partner in a consortium with Deeeplabs, a contract to deliver an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management...

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