Oregon partners with Yamaha to explore unmanned helicopter technology for wildfire suppression after record 2024 fire season costs and acreage burned.
Elroy Air’s Chaparral VTOL completes autonomous transition to forward flight, proving hybrid-electric efficiency for cargo delivery in US markets.
Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary Teal Drones earns AS9100 certification, enhancing aerospace manufacturing and supporting a major U.S. Army drone contract.
Piasecki Aircraft acquires Kaman's Kargo UAV program to enhance autonomous cargo capabilities and develop larger Kargo II by 2027.
Kratos plans delivery of 15-20 XQ-58 Valkyrie drones in 2026, advancing affordable autonomous combat aviation for the US and allies.
Destinus acquires Daedalean for CHF 180M to accelerate AI-driven UAV development and certification in defense and civil aviation markets.
FAA unveils Part 108 draft rule to streamline BVLOS drone operations, enhancing safety and commercial growth in the US drone industry.
Archer Aviation acquires Overair patents and Mission Critical Composites assets to accelerate military VTOL development amid growing Pentagon AI investments.
The UK will trial the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned helicopter to support police operations with enhanced surveillance and cost efficiency.
Pyka partners with Synerjet for a 60-aircraft order of Pelican drones, advancing autonomous crop protection in Brazil's agriculture sector.