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AirData + BRINC Integration Automates Flight Logs for Public Safety
AirData has announced a new integration with BRINC that automatically captures flight data from the Lemur 2 and Responder drones into its fleet management platform. The partnership eliminates manual flight logging for public safety agencies, supporting scalable and auditable drone operations. The integration is designed to help law enforcement and emergency response teams maintain consistent, defensible flight records.
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Sentrycs Wins Counter-Drone Contracts for 2026 World Cup Cities
Sentrycs has secured counter-drone contracts to protect airspace across 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The deals highlight growing demand for C-UAS solutions at major international sporting events as drone threats to public gatherings continue to rise.
UK Sets Regulatory Roadmap for BVLOS Drones and eVTOL
UK Transport Minister Heidi Alexander has outlined a new regulatory workplan aimed at enabling routine BVLOS drone operations and integrating eVTOL aircraft into UK airspace. The plan signals a major push to modernize British aviation infrastructure for the commercial drone era.
Lockheed Martin Invests $25M in Counter-Drone Firm Fortem Technologies
Lockheed Martin has announced a $25 million investment in counter-drone company Fortem Technologies, representing the first tranche of the firm's Series B funding round. The move highlights the defense giant's commitment to C-UAS technology as drone threats continue to grow globally.
Laser Power Beaming Keeps Military Drone Aloft Without Landing
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace and PowerLight Technologies demonstrated laser-based wireless power beaming to the K1000ULE drone at Shaw Air Force Base, keeping the long-endurance UAS airborne during ISR operations without ground recovery. The test was hosted by the AFCENT Battle Lab with involvement from CENTCOM and the Operational Energy Innovation office.
Russia's RB-504A-E Counter-Drone System Debuts at DSA Malaysia
Russia's RB-504A-E electronic countermeasures counter-drone system, developed by the Special Technology Center, was showcased at Defense Services Asia (DSA) in Malaysia. The system uses ECM technology to neutralize UAVs by disrupting their control and navigation signals. Its appearance at a major international defense expo signals Russia's push into the growing global counter-UAS market.
Sion Power's New Lithium-Metal Cells Push Military Drone Endurance
Sion Power has announced two new lithium-metal battery cells, the Licerion Strike and Licerion Echo, both exceeding 500 Wh/kg in energy density. The cells are purpose-built for military drones and reportedly enable two to three times longer flight endurance compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
NASA and UNOS Team Up to Study Drone Organ Transport
NASA and UNOS have signed a research agreement to study how drone flights affect organ viability and how UAVs could improve transplant logistics across the U.S. The partnership was formalized at UNOS headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Results could have major implications for medical drone delivery and aviation regulation.
Florida Greenlights State Funding for Public Vertiport Network
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 1093 into law, authorizing the Florida Department of Transportation to fund a statewide network of public vertiports. The legislation marks a major step forward for urban air mobility infrastructure in one of the country's most aviation-active states.
China Drone Flights Surge 70% in 2025, Registrations Top 3.2M
China's Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) reports drone flights surged nearly 70% in 2025 compared to 2024. Registered drones across the industry reached 3.287 million units by year's end, a 51% year-over-year increase, reflecting rapid growth across commercial, agricultural, and consumer UAV sectors.
SiFly Aviation Partners with ADS-B Exchange for Drone Tracking
SiFly Aviation has announced a new partnership with ADS-B Exchange, making its drones visible on one of aviation's most widely used real-time flight tracking platforms. The move represents a meaningful step toward airspace transparency and could help advance BVLOS drone operations in the U.S.
ESA and Partners Test Satellite BVLOS Comms for Long-Range Drones
Viasat, Thales, Dimetor, TTP plc, and the European Space Agency have completed BVLOS satellite communications flight trials at Cranfield University in the UK. The tests aim to validate satcom-based command-and-control links for long-range drone operations. Results from trials like this are expected to support future regulatory approvals for routine BVLOS UAV flights.
FedEx and IIT Madras Complete Drone Delivery Trials in India
FedEx and IIT Madras have successfully completed India's first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone for UAV logistics in one of the world's largest and fastest-growing markets.
Australia Doubles Down on Counter-Drone Defense Spending
Australia has announced two new defense contracts as part of a plan to more than double its counter-drone (C-UAS) investment for the Australian Defence Force. The move reflects a growing global commitment to neutralizing UAV threats across military and critical infrastructure domains.
Norway Launches Electric Regional Aircraft Trial with Bristow & Electra
Bristow Group, Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority have signed contracts for a second international trial of regional electric aircraft services in Norway. The partnership brings together aviation operators, electric aircraft developers, and regulators to advance sustainable regional air connectivity. The trial could have broader implications for electric propulsion and UAV regulatory frameworks across Europe.
Leonardo DRS Brings C-UAS Capabilities to Autonomous Naval Vessels
Leonardo DRS has integrated its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) onto an autonomous unmanned surface vessel, delivering a new counter-drone capability for the maritime domain. The development comes as drone threats to naval assets and coastal infrastructure continue to escalate globally. The system could enable persistent, crewless C-UAS coverage across a range of maritime defense scenarios.
Germany's THYRA and Ukraine's TAF Team Up to Mass-Produce Interceptor Drones
German counter-drone firm THYRA GmbH and Ukrainian defense manufacturer TAF Industries have signed an agreement to mass-produce interceptor drones in Germany. The partnership combines THYRA's German industrial base with TAF's combat-proven UAV expertise, targeting the growing European counter-UAS market.
Exail's DriX H-9 USV Tapped for Counter-Drone Research
Exail has secured a new defense contract for its DriX H-9 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle to support counter-UAS research. The autonomous maritime platform will contribute to drone detection and interdiction efforts in what signals a growing multi-domain approach to C-UAS operations.
India's CorePeelers and Amberwings Demo UTM-Enabled BVLOS in Bengaluru
CorePeelers and Amberwings have successfully demonstrated an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solution supporting BVLOS drone operations over Bengaluru, India. The trial marks a significant step forward for India's commercial drone and UTM ecosystem. BVLOS capability is widely seen as essential for scaling drone delivery, inspection, and agriculture applications.
UK's sees.ai Earns FCC Approval for US Drone Operations
UK-based autonomous drone company sees.ai has received FCC Conditional Approval to operate its uncrewed aerial systems in the United States. The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle as the British firm looks to enter the American commercial drone market.
How Drones Are Powering Real-Time Police Response Centers
The Collier County Sheriff's Office revealed at the Motorola Solutions Summit how their real-time incident center integrates drone feeds, cameras, and live data into a single operational view. The setup reflects a growing law enforcement trend toward using UAVs as core components of emergency response infrastructure, not just supplementary tools.
DJI Power 1000 Mini: Portable Power Station for Drone Pilots
DJI's new Power 1000 Mini is a compact portable power station designed for drone pilots and field operators who need reliable off-grid power for batteries, cameras, and laptops. It's not a drone, but it may be one of DJI's most practical launches for UAV professionals this year.
Terra A1 Interceptor Drone Now Deployed Operationally in Ukraine
Terra Drone Corporation has begun operational field deployment of its Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine, working through investee company Amazing Drones. The counter-UAS platform was jointly announced just weeks ago, making the rapid rollout notable even by wartime standards.
Alabama Deploys EnforceAir Counter-Drone System for Campus Security
The University of Alabama has deployed D-Fend Solutions' EnforceAir counter-drone system to protect campus airspace, critical infrastructure, and major athletic events including football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The RF-based cyber-takeover platform offers a non-kinetic approach to neutralizing unauthorized UAVs in crowded, sensitive environments.