Oklahoma deploys Vigilant Aerospace’s FlightHorizon to enable safe BVLOS drone operations and expands airspace coverage at its Air & Space Port.
Sweden allocates $440 million for unmanned drones, accelerating deliveries to 2026-2028, plus funding for counter-drone defenses and military satellites.
UCF awarded $750,000 NASA grant to research environmental and societal impacts of advanced air mobility at Ocala International Airport.
Ocean Infinity begins a new 15,000 sq km search for MH370 using advanced underwater vehicles and updated flight path data in the Indian Ocean.
China updates its Civil Aviation Law to regulate drones with airworthiness certification and real-time tracking, plus enhanced passenger protections, effective July 2026.
XTI Aerospace acquires Drone Nerds for $40M with $25M from Unusual Machines, creating a U.S.-based drone supply chain amid new federal restrictions on foreign technology.
Diehl Aerospace introduces the EASY Upgrade, a tablet retrofit enhancing Eurofighter Typhoon connectivity and Manned-Unmanned Teaming capabilities without avionics recertification.
FCC blocks new US authorizations for DJI, Autel, and all foreign-made drones citing security risks; existing models remain legal under grandfather clause.
The U.S. Department of Transportation releases a roadmap to deploy eVTOLs, cargo drones, and autonomous aircraft with focus on domestic manufacturing and security.
PowerLight Technologies and Kraus Hamdani Aerospace advance laser power beaming to wirelessly charge drones, targeting indefinite flight endurance by 2026.