Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation partner to deploy the SAMURAI system on Laila UAV, enhancing airborne defense for critical infrastructure with extended range and endurance.
NORINCO’s Changying-8, China’s first seven-ton unmanned logistics aircraft, is set for its maiden flight at Zhengzhou with a 3.5-ton payload and 3,000 km range.
Rutgers researchers design motor-free drones using piezoelectric materials for flapping wing flight, advancing UAV flexibility and control.
BRINC unveils the Guardian drone with 60 mph speed, 10-pound payload, Starlink connectivity, and automated battery swapping for emergency response.
FlyFocus introduces KURIER, a Polish unmanned helicopter designed for heavy-lift logistics in contested environments, with 200+ kg payload capacity.
Marshall Aerospace secured five UK government projects to conduct SAIL Mark assessments, aiding drone certification and safe integration by July 2026.
Amazon Prime Air withdraws from the Commercial Drone Alliance citing disagreements on detect-and-avoid technology and airspace safety regulations.
Volatus Aerospace obtains $320,000 CAD NRC-IRAP funding to advance the Condor XL heavy-lift drone for dual-use logistics and defense applications.
NASA develops data-driven tools to enhance safety for commercial drones amid rapid market growth and evolving FAA regulations.
JIATF-401 mandates unified test standards for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to streamline evaluation and accelerate deployment.