Uncrewed aircraft now span everything from a two-kilogram inspection drone to a jet-powered combat aircraft flying alongside crewed fighters. AirPro News covers the industrial side of that spectrum: the manufacturers, the military and commercial programmes, the regulators writing beyond-visual-line-of-sight and airspace-integration rules, and the operators building services on top. This page gathers every AirPro News story on UAVs and drones, newest first.
What we watch
- Military programmes. Collaborative combat aircraft and loyal-wingman projects, medium-altitude long-endurance systems such as the MQ-9B and Eurodrone, naval drones, and the procurement decisions and deliveries behind them. We cover the aircraft and the industry, not their use in conflict.
- Regulation. FAA rules for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations, EASA’s U-space framework, remote ID, and the certification of larger uncrewed aircraft for cargo and passenger roles.
- Commercial operations. Drone delivery, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, public safety and the airspace-management systems that let them scale.
- Manufacturers and funding. The established defence primes, the drone start-ups raising capital, and the consolidation between them.
- Autonomy. The software, sensors and detect-and-avoid systems that move aircraft from remotely piloted to autonomous, and the test flights that prove them.
Latest UAV and drone coverage
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Canada’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones Begin Production in San Diego
Canadian SkyGuardian Drones Begin Assembly in California The Canadian Department of Defence has announced the start of production for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian…
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Türkiye’s ANKA III: A Stealth UCAV Redefining Modern Warfare
The Significance of Türkiye’s ANKA III: A Leap in UAV Technology The ANKA III, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), represents a…
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US Army Advances High-Altitude Spy Aircraft and Drone Technology
US Army Seeks High Altitude Spy Aircraft With Drones The US Army is actively exploring the use of high-altitude platforms for intelligence,…
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California Wildfires: The Dangers of Unauthorized Drones
California Wildfires and the Drone Dilemma Wildfires in California have become an increasingly severe issue, exacerbated by climate change, dry conditions, and…
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Drone Hits Firefighting Aircraft Over Palisades Fire
Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Over Palisades Fire The recent incident where a drone collided with a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades…
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Mystery Mid-Air Incident: Gulfstream Jet Strikes Unknown Object
Unexplained Mid-Air Incident at 27,000 Feet The skies are not just vast but also host to myriad mysteries, one of which unfolded…
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Colorado Aids California in Wildfire Crisis
Colorado’s Aid to California Wildfires As wildfires ravage southern California, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control has stepped up to…
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UND Aerospace and Vigilant Advance UAS Education
Advancements in UAS Education and Research through UND Aerospace and Vigilant Aerospace Partnership The field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is rapidly…
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Skydweller Aero Nears Perpetual Flight
Revolutionizing Aviation: The Quest for Perpetual Flight The concept of perpetual flight, a dream long held by aviators and engineers alike, is…
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Aero India 2025: Elevating India’s Aerospace Ambitions
Overview of Aero India 2025 Aero India 2025, set to be a pivotal event in Bengaluru, aims to propel India into a…
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Drones Revolutionize Aircraft Safety Inspections
Revolutionizing Aircraft Inspections: Drones Lead the Way The integration of drone technology into aircraft inspections marks a significant advancement in aviation safety…
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Home-Built Aircraft Crash in California: Safety Concerns
Tragic Plane Crash in Southern California: A Detailed Analysis The recent catastrophic event where a small home-built aircraft crashed into a furniture…
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