vertical take-off and landing drone

May- 2026 -

15 May

Air

150326-N-ZZ999-001 WATERS TO THE SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea (March 26, 2015) – An MV-22 Osprey, from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates its vertical takeoff and landing (VSTOL) capabilities aboard the amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH 6111) during training to strengthen the interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps of both the U.S. and Republic of Korea. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and currently conducting a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of ROK Navy / Released)

Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration

South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.

Mar- 2026 -

18 March

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Head-On’ Solution: US Tackles Drone Problem With Low-Cost VTOL Interceptor

A Florida-based developer is positioning a one-way autonomous interceptor as a low-cost response to evolving drone threats, framing the effort within the context of asymmetric warfare.

9 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘A Class of Its Own’: New British Hybrid Drone Can Haul 400-Kg in One Go

Defense giant MBDA has taken part in developing a unique drone capable of carrying nearly half a ton of payload.

Dec- 2025 -

17 December

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Electronic Warfare Hits the Littorals: VTOL Drone Delivers Expeditionary EW Edge

P4 Transwing VTOL is an autonomous drone with a 90-pound max takeoff weight, 15-pound payload, 6.9 by 4.2-foot footprint, and features an electric drivetrain.

12 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Tackles Drone Resupply Limits With New Heavy-Lift VTOL UAV

Israeli new cargo drone uses electric propulsion, vertical takeoff and landing, carries up to 550 pounds of payload, offers a 70-cubic-foot cargo bay, spans 24.6 feet, and measures 19.2 feet in length.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

AeroVironment’s Wildcat Advances in DARPA’s VTOL Drone Testing Program

AeroVironment’s Wildcat drone has reached key developments under DARPA’s Early Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) program.

Mar- 2025 -

4 March

Air

Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Pipistrel Completes Maiden Flight of Nuuva V300 VTOL Logistics Drone

Textron Systems segment Pipistrel has completed the initial flight of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Air