PowerLight Technologies and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace advance laser power beaming to wirelessly charge drones, targeting indefinite flight endurance by 2026.
KAI presents the MAH-1 attack helicopter with ALE drone at EDEX 2025, targeting Middle East and African defense markets with advanced coastal strike capabilities.
Orqa expands annual drone production to 280,000 units in Croatia, focusing on supply chain independence and compliance with U.S. defense regulations.
AERO Asia 2025 expands showcasing low-altitude aviation with 380+ exhibitors, boosting China's sustainable aviation market growth.
Oklahoma and Japanese aerospace firms collaborate on UAS, R&D, and supply chain partnerships to enhance the $44B industry.
ANSI completes five-year effort closing 20 priority drone standard gaps, advancing safe integration into US national airspace.
XTI Aerospace increases liquidity, acquires Drone Nerds, and advances TriFan 600 VTOL toward 2027 piloted demonstrator.
XTI Aerospace acquires Drone Nerds and receives a $25 million investment to expand its drone market presence and advance VTOL aircraft development.
Spain achieves NATO Level 4 interoperability by linking H135 helicopter with Flexrotor drone, boosting defense capabilities and crew safety.
Etihad Cargo partners to build an automated mega-terminal and deploy autonomous VTOL drones for efficient, sustainable middle-mile logistics in Abu Dhabi.