UAVs and Drones: Latest News and Analysis
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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UK Royal Navy Seeks Next-Gen Airborne Early Warning Systems
Royal Navy modernizes carrier surveillance with drones and AI to counter hypersonic threats as Crowsnest system nears retirement.
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Dayton’s Aerospace & Defense Boom Drives Economic Revival
Ohio’s aviation hub leverages $19.4B aerospace economy, military R&D partnerships, and tech innovations to create 5,000 new jobs by 2027.
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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Hits 100 Flights: Air Combat Milestone
Boeing Australia and RAAF’s autonomous combat drone achieves 100 test flights, advancing manned-unmanned teaming for next-gen warfare with 3,700 km range.
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Hanwha & General Atomics Forge $513M Drone Defense Partnership
South Korean and U.S. defense giants collaborate on next-gen unmanned aircraft systems with naval launch capabilities and AI integration.
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Mayman’s Razor P100 VTOL Drone Redefines Autonomous Flight
500mph autonomous VTOL drone with AI navigation transforms military logistics and commercial delivery, featuring swarm capabilities and GPS-denied operation.
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24-Hour Drone Flight Achieves FAA Compliance, Cuts Emissions by 93%
American Aerospace’s AiRanger UAS completes record endurance flight, enabling cost-effective infrastructure monitoring and environmental compliance.
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Virginia’s Aircraft Tax Exemption Boosts Aviation Economy Through 2030
Virginia extends aircraft maintenance tax exemption, driving $23B economic impact and positioning state as drone innovation leader while addressing fleet challenges.
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ME-11B Jets: US Army’s $1B Surveillance Upgrade with Bombardier Tech
US Army deploys Bombardier-based ME-11B jets for high-altitude ISR, replacing turboprops with Mach 0.85 speed and advanced radar capabilities by 2027.
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Autonomous Combat Aircraft Revolutionize Modern Air Warfare Strategies
Australia’s RAAF leads sixth-gen warfare with Anduril’s Fury CCA – AI-driven autonomous fighters offering cost-effective air dominance amid global arms race.
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NASA’s PAAV Initiative: Autonomous Airspace Integration Solutions
NASA’s $3B program tackles pilot shortages with autonomous cargo aircraft, achieving 98.6% obstacle detection accuracy and preparing for 2026 urban air mobility…
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Robotic Tug Transforms MQ-9 Reaper Maintenance at Holloman AFB
U.S. Air Force tests automated TowFLEXX TF3 system to address maintenance challenges and workforce shortages for MQ-9 Reaper operations.
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Sikorsky’s Rotor Blown Wing Drone Revolutionizes VTOL Tech
Lockheed Martin’s hybrid UAS combines helicopter vertical takeoff with fixed-wing speed, proven in naval tests with plans for scaled cargo/logistics variants.
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