Unmanned aircraft and drone news
Is the UK’s RAE(F) and SAIL Marking System Becoming an Expensive Double-Check on Drone Manufacturers?
12 May 2026 @ 6:57 pm
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s introduction of the Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness, or RAE(F),
HYFIX Announces Availability of H1P Positioning, Navigation, and Open-Compute Module for Small Unmanned Systems
12 May 2026 @ 2:36 pm
HYFIX Spatial Intelligence today announced the immediate availability of samples and evaluation kits for the H1P
CubePilot France – Embedded & Safety Critical Software Engineer
12 May 2026 @ 2:00 pm
CubePilot is expanding its international footprint with the launch of CubeSafe in France, a new entity dedicated to developing certified safety solutions for the UAS industry. We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to help lead the production of DO-178C certifiable software. If you have a background in avionics, medical, or automotive software and a passion for open-source innovation, join our team of experts in France and help shape the future of civilian unmanned systems.
Airbility Signs Strategic MoU with Germany’s Schübeler onEDF Propulsion Technology for eVTOL Platforms
12 May 2026 @ 1:53 pm
Partners to jointly develop next-generation EDF propulsion systems and pursue Korea–Germany international R&D programs Airbility
Soaring Showcases Autonomous Aerial Medical Resupply Capability During U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps 44th Medical Brigade Operational Validation
12 May 2026 @ 1:45 pm
Soaring, a leader in autonomous aerial logistics for contested environments, today announced its participation in
UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía Launches VECTOR-300, a New Autopilot Designed for Mass Production of Loitering Munitions and C-UAS Interceptors
12 May 2026 @ 1:39 pm
Engineered to provide reliable GNSSdenied navigation and fully autonomous mission execution, including complex operational scenarios
Smart Shooter Receives Follow-on U.S. Army Award for SMASH 2000LEFire Control Systems for individual C-sUAS
11 May 2026 @ 6:56 pm
Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7 million follow-on contract with the U.S. Army for its SMASH 2000LE (SMASH 3000SA) fire control systems. This award reinforces SMASH as the premier kinetic solution for individual soldiers, providing advanced AI-driven precision to combat evolving small drone threats. With delivery scheduled for Q3 2026, this contract marks a significant expansion of Smart Shooter’s footprint across the U.S. military branches.
Septentrio extends its GNSS module family with mosaic-G5 P6
11 May 2026 @ 6:50 pm
Septentrio, part of Hexagon, a leader in high-precision GNSS¹ positioning solutions, announces the launch of
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A Reaper
11 May 2026 @ 6:45 pm
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), has
Clearing the Skies: How China’s Capital is Paving the Way for a £217bn Low-Altitude Economy
11 May 2026 @ 1:42 pm
On 1 May 2026, Beijing implemented one of the world's strictest urban drone regulations. By effectively banning the sale, transport, and casual flying of consumer drones, the Chinese capital aims to clear its skies for a booming commercial low-altitude economy, fundamentally reshaping the global blueprint for unmanned aerial vehicle control.