Unmanned aircraft and drone news
UK Drone Rules 2012–2026: From Sensible Safety to Regulatory Bloat?
18 May 2026 @ 6:46 pm
In 2012, the UK drone sector was still relatively small. Multirotors existed, commercial aerial work
QinetiQ integrates counter drone missiles to Typhoons used in the Middle East
18 May 2026 @ 6:40 pm
QinetiQ has rapidly fitted and tested laser guided, low-cost missiles to RAF Typhoons, which are
Open Skies Network and Cornwall Airport Newquay partner to accelerate UK advanced aviation
18 May 2026 @ 2:14 pm
Open Skies Network (OSN) and Cornwall Airport Newquay have today agreed a partnership that will
Destinus Accelerates RUTA Block 3 Development Program with Rheinmetall to Scale European Long-Range Strike Production
18 May 2026 @ 10:25 am
Valkenburg, Netherlands: Destinus today announced the accelerated start of the RUTA Block 3program, developed for
TEKEVER expands into the US with North Carolina office opening and confirms presence at SOF week 2026
18 May 2026 @ 10:18 am
TEKEVER, a multinational leader in advanced autonomous systems, announces its official expansion into the United
Robin Radar expands US operations to meet rising security demands
18 May 2026 @ 10:15 am
Robin Radar Systems has expanded its presence in the United States, appointing senior representatives across
Meet the Pioneers – British Transport Police
15 May 2026 @ 7:22 pm
Simon Bachelor is Head of Drones Programme at the British Transport Police. With an extensive
Helsinki Awakes to Drone Alert
15 May 2026 @ 6:51 pm
Finland's recent drone alert demonstrated a high level of operational readiness, but the lack of any confirmed sightings has sparked a debate over the reliability of current threat assessments. While authorities successfully mobilized emergency protocols and grounded flights at Helsinki Airport, the absence of data-driven evidence—and the geographical inconsistency of the restrictions—raises concerns about "counter-drone panic." This incident highlights the growing tension between genuine national security, commercial lobbying for counter-UAS technology, and the political pressure to act decisively in an era of hybrid warfare.
U.S. Air Force Expands X10D EOD Program With Multi-Million Dollar Follow-On Award
15 May 2026 @ 2:33 pm
Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced a
Drone Makers ACSL and Draganfly Partner to Bring NDAA-Compliant Japanese Drones to Canadian Market; Signs Exclusive Distributor Agreement and Launches Technology Integration
15 May 2026 @ 8:23 am
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading