World's first hydrogen drone sent into a combat zone Ukraine deploys hydrogen-powered drone for combat reconnaissance mission Ukraine has sent a hydrogen-powered drone into an active combat zone for the first time, marking a notable step for a technolog... hydrogen Jan 18, 2026
Royal Navy Autonomous Helicopter Completes First Flight Royal Navy flies full-size autonomous helicopter for the first time The Royal Navy has completed the first flight of Proteus, its first full-size autonomous helicopter built for maritime operations. T... autonomy Jan 16, 2026
NASA Develops Blockchain Technology to Enhance Air Travel Safety and Security NASA tests blockchain system to secure flight data against cyber threats NASA has flight-tested a blockchain-based system designed to protect aviation data from interception, manipulation and disrupti... cybersecurity Jan 16, 2026
Vantis Enables ISight Drone Services to Expand BVLOS Operations ISight wins approval for statewide BVLOS drone operations across North Dakota's Vantis network ISight Drone Services has been cleared to fly beyond visual line of sight across all four operating areas... bvlos Jan 15, 2026
Hirth Engines, ePropelled Partner For Hybrid UAV Power Systems Hirth Engines and ePropelled team up on hybrid propulsion for UAVs Hirth Engines and ePropelled have formed a strategic partnership to develop hybrid propulsion systems for UAV, aerospace and defence ... propulsion Jan 13, 2026
Agilica Pushes Forward Alternative PNT for UAV Shipboard Landing Agilica advances alternative navigation system for autonomous UAV landings on moving ships Belgium’s Agilica is pushing ahead with a hybrid positioning system designed to let unmanned aircraft land au... navigation Jan 9, 2026
USAF Designates Talon CCA Contender As YFQ-48A U.S. Air Force assigns YFQ-48A designation to Northrop's Talon in combat drone push The U.S. Air Force has designated Northrop Grumman's Project Talon as YFQ-48A, adding a third named contender to its... autonomy Jan 8, 2026
World's first drone with AI sight sees clearly through fog and rain GDU unveils UAV-P300 drone for fog, rain and low-visibility missions Chinese drone maker GDU has unveiled the UAV-P300, a new aircraft built to operate in fog, rain and smoke. The drone was introduced... sensing Jan 7, 2026
Lantronix Previews Turnkey Drone Reference Platform to Accelerate Defense and Commercial UAV Development Lantronix unveils turnkey drone platform aimed at cutting UAV development time Lantronix has previewed a fully integrated drone reference platform designed to help manufacturers move from concept to f... reference platform Jan 5, 2026
Europe Must Upgrade its Counter-Drone Strategy Now Europe races to close drone defense gaps after airport and military site incursions Europe is under growing pressure to tighten its counter-drone defenses after repeated incursions disrupted airports,... counter-uas Jan 5, 2026
Rapid Drone Launches as Demand for Real-Time Aerial Intelligence Surges Rapid Drone launches to target booming demand for real-time aerial intelligence Rapid Drone has officially launched as an aerial intelligence services provider, betting that customers want operational... public safety Jan 5, 2026
US Military Demos New Stealth Drone Tracking Tech US military tests AI drone-tracking system that avoids revealing a ship’s position The U.S. military has demonstrated a new AI-powered counter-drone system at sea during NATO’s Bold Machina exercise. ... detection Dec 15, 2025