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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Shield AI’s $240M Funding Accelerates Military Drone Autonomy Race
< Military AI Enters New Era with Shield AI’s $240 Million Funding The defense sector is undergoing a silent revolution as autonomous…
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U.S. Shifts MGUE GPS Upgrade to Gray Eagle Drones Amid B-2 Delays
Securing Military Navigation: The MGUE Shift from B-2 to Gray Eagle In modern warfare, secure positioning and navigation systems are mission-critical assets.…
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Women in Aviation: Breaking Barriers Through Global Initiatives
The Rise of Women in Aviation: Breaking Barriers Through Global Initiatives For over a century, aviation has symbolized humanity’s quest to conquer…
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China’s WZ-9 Drone Challenges US Stealth Dominance in South China Sea
China’s WZ-9 Drone: Reshaping South China Sea Dynamics The People’s Liberation Army’s deployment of WZ-9 surveillance drones to Hainan Island marks a…
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USAF Deploys Autonomous Fighters to Challenge PLAAF Air Dominance
USAF’s Uncrewed Fighter Revolution: The Dawn of Autonomous Aerial Warfare The U.S. Air Force’s designation of its first uncrewed fighter prototypes –…
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Bayraktar Kızılelma: Turkey’s Jet-Powered UCAV Redefines Air Combat
Revolutionizing Aerial Combat: The Bayraktar Kızılelma Breakthrough Modern warfare increasingly relies on unmanned systems to achieve strategic advantages while minimizing human risk.…
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Protector Drone Flight Testing Begins in the UK
Protector Drone Flight Testing Begins in the UK: A New Era for Unmanned Aerial Systems The Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken…
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Pyka’s Pelican 2 FAA Approval: A Game-Changer in Agriculture
The Significance of Pyka’s Pelican 2 FAA Approval The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval of Pyka’s Pelican 2 for commercial operations marks…
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AKSI Aerospace & FIXAR Global Partner for Drone Manufacturing in India
Introduction The agreement between AKSI Aerospace Group and FIXAR Global for drone manufacturing in India marks a significant step in the country’s…
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Pipistrel Nuuva V300: Redefining Aviation with Hybrid-Electric VTOL
Introduction The aviation industry is undergoing a transformative phase, with advancements in technology paving the way for more sustainable and efficient aircraft.…
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Iran’s Shahid Bahman Bagheri: A Game-Changer in Naval Warfare
Iran’s New Drone Carrier: A Strategic Leap in Naval Capabilities On February 6, 2025, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officially accepted…
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Australian MQ-4C Triton Program: Advancing Maritime Surveillance
Australian MQ-4C Triton Program: On Track and Preparing for Delivery The Australian MQ-4C Triton program represents a significant leap in maritime surveillance…
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