Unmanned aircraft and drone news
GA-ASI and U.S. Air Force Demonstrate Advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming With MQ-20 Avenger(r) and F-35 in Joint Autonomy Exercise
27 May 2026 @ 6:41 pm
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the F-35 Joint Program Office, 309th Software Engineering Group, 461st Flight Test Squadron, 370th Flight Test Squadron, Lockheed Martin, and Autonodyne recently collaborated on a flight test that demonstrated advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming. The test paired an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet with a GA-ASI Collaborative Combat Aircraft surrogate (MQ-20 Avenger®), highlighting the future of collaborative air combat missions.
Viasat and partners take Beyond Visual Line of Sight to new heights with integrated connectivity demonstration
27 May 2026 @ 6:33 pm
Viasat, TTP, and Frequentis have successfully conducted an Iris RPAS flight trial to evaluate future satellite connectivity and UTM integration for BVLOS drone operations. Supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), the trial provides critical real-world evidence on how resilient, multilink networks can ensure safety-critical data exchange and seamless airspace integration in complex, remote environments.
TEKEVER opens Estonia office and strengthens cooperation with Estonian Defence Forces through Spring Storm 2026
27 May 2026 @ 3:11 pm
TEKEVER is strengthening its European presence by opening a local office in Estonia and appointing Tuuli Vors as Baltic Market Lead. The AI-centred uncrewed aerial systems provider will also participate in the Spring Storm 2026 military exercise to demonstrate its operationally proven autonomous defense technology.
Terra Drone Delivers Domestically Developed Indoor Inspection Drone “Terra Xross 1” to TEPCO Group’s Tokyo Power Technology
27 May 2026 @ 12:21 pm
Terra Drone Corporation has successfully delivered its Japan-made "Terra Xross 1" indoor inspection drone to Tokyo Power Technology Co., Ltd. Equipped with LiDAR and visual sensors for stable flight in GPS-denied environments, the cost-effective drone will be deployed for patrols and equipment checks in confined spaces at TEPCO Group power plant facilities, significantly enhancing worker safety and operational efficiency.
DroneShield Expands Urban Airspace Security Capabilities Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
27 May 2026 @ 10:13 am
DroneShield is expanding urban airspace security capabilities ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 through a regional
A2Z Drone Delivery Partners with Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. On Kazakhstan’s Next Generation Integrated Urban Air Mobility Project
26 May 2026 @ 7:03 pm
A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., an American aerospace and engineering company advancing commercial unmanned aerial vehicles,
TheDroneMap.com Launches New Flight Report Feature
26 May 2026 @ 6:45 pm
TheDroneMap.com has launched Flight Reports, a highly requested feature for drone pilots to share planned
Skyfront Wins U.S. Army Contract for Perimeter 8 Long Endurance Drone Training and Integration
26 May 2026 @ 6:38 pm
Skyfront has secured a U.S. Army contract to field and integrate its long-endurance Perimeter 8 (P8) hybrid-electric drone into existing tactical networks. Operating directly from armored vehicles, the P8 will serve as both a persistent beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) surveillance asset and an airborne communications relay for maneuvering forces.
High Lander Joins STEP Ecosystem to Drive Unmanned Innovation inthe U.S.
26 May 2026 @ 6:30 pm
LISBON, May 2026 – High Lander has officially joined STEP, an American investment fund based
AutoFlight V5000 Matrix Completes Mixed-Fleet Formation Flight and Launches Airworthiness Certification
26 May 2026 @ 9:15 am
KUNSHAN, China, 26 May 2026 – AutoFlight has completed a mixed-fleet formation flight of three aircraft,