Drone Industry News

US Drone Demos Mid-Air Shift From VTOL to Wingborne Flight

Elroy Air has pulled off a key milestone with its Chaparral cargo drone, successfully shifting from vertical takeoff to forward, wingborne flight in a series of trials

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New AI-Powered Drone Navigates Where Signals and Space Are Limited

US-based firm Cleo Robotics has launched the Dronut DD1, a compact aerial robot built to fly where GPS and traditional drones can’t.

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Skyways Lands $37M USAF Deal to Mass-Produce Cargo Drone

Texas-based aerospace firm Skyways has secured a $37-million contract from the US Air Force to advance its V3 autonomous cargo drone from prototyping to full-rate production.

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US Selects Four Firms, Including Ukrainian Partners, for Artemis One-Way Drone Program

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected four US companies to develop long-range, one-way drone prototypes under the Artemis program.

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Spain Chooses US-Made Skydio X10D Drones to Boost ISR Capabilities

Spain has selected US drone manufacturer Skydio to provide small drones for enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

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Colombian Air Force Considering Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 Drone

The Colombian Air Force is evaluating the potential inclusion of the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB3 drone into its fleet.

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Morocco Receives First Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones

Morocco has received its first batch of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, as part of an agreement reportedly signed in 2023.

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Indian Army Eyes Expanded Fleet of Advanced ISR Drones

The Indian Army is set to expand its fleet of heavy-duty drones to enhance long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

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After Ending Contracts With Russia, Serbia Advances Drone Development

Serbia has accelerated the development of its own unmanned aerial vehicles following a decision to terminate contracts with Russia.

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Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.

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