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Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat: Top American-Made Mapping Drone?
The Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat is an American-made enterprise mapping drone built for geospatial professionals and commercial survey teams. With NDAA compliance and a focus on payload flexibility, it's drawing serious attention from operators looking beyond Chinese-manufactured UAVs.
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Aerodyca Chimango 650: Class I UAV Built to STANAG 4703
Argentine UAV maker Aerodyca has unveiled the Chimango 650, a Class I unmanned aerial vehicle developed in compliance with STANAG 4703 — NATO's airworthiness standard for lightweight tactical UAV systems. The platform targets military and government operators requiring interoperable, defense-grade unmanned systems.
U.S. Army Adds ELINT Upgrade to MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER Drone
The U.S. Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range UAV with enhanced electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities. The upgrade expands the platform's ability to detect and analyze enemy electromagnetic signals during operations. It reflects a growing emphasis on multi-domain intelligence collection for military drones.
Scalable Drone Workflows: Turning Flight Data Into Better Products
Raw flight data is only as valuable as the workflow that processes it. For commercial drone operators, building scalable, repeatable data pipelines is increasingly the difference between a sustainable business and one that struggles to grow. Here's what a mature UAV workflow looks like and why process discipline matters as much as hardware.
DJI's 4 New Products Dropping This Month: What to Expect
DJI has teased four new product launches arriving within a two-week window in April 2026, following the recent unveiling of the Avata 360. The lineup reportedly includes a new drone, the Osmo Pocket 4, a Power Mini, and a Mic 2.
HYFIX Raises $15M to Develop U.S.-Made Drone Chip Platform
HYFIX Spatial Intelligence has raised $15 million in seed funding to develop a U.S.-made system-on-chip platform for drones and autonomous systems. The Santa Clara startup aims to replace fragmented drone electronics with a single integrated, domestically produced architecture. The move comes amid growing pressure on the U.S. drone industry to reduce reliance on foreign-sourced components.
GoPro Mission 1: Action Camera Brand Eyes Cinema-Grade Video
GoPro is making its boldest move yet with the new Mission 1 series, a camera line designed to bridge the gap between rugged action cameras and professional cinema tools. For drone pilots and aerial cinematographers, a lightweight camera with cinema-grade output could reshape how UAV payloads are selected and used.
FCC Conditionally Approves Sees.ai Drone, Bypassing Covered List
The FCC has granted conditional approval to the Sees.ai v.USA 1.0 drone system, exempting it from Covered List restrictions following a Department of War security determination. The decision raises questions about transparency while potentially signaling a new compliance pathway for foreign UAV manufacturers seeking U.S. market access.
UK's Largest-Ever Drone Package for Ukraine Boosts Domestic Industry
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced its largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, pairing frontline defense support with a deliberate push to grow Britain's domestic UAV manufacturing industry. The initiative reflects a growing global trend toward sovereign drone production capacity among NATO allies.
Japanese Startup Aerodyne Unveils Shiraha UAV Under £350
Tokyo-based startup Aerodyne has developed the Shiraha, a new consumer UAV priced under £350. The drone enters a competitive budget segment increasingly populated by established manufacturers. Full specifications have not yet been released.
UK Sends 120,000 Drones to Ukraine in Largest-Ever UAV Package
The UK has announced its largest-ever drone aid package for Ukraine, committing over 120,000 UAVs in 2026 across strike, maritime, and frontline defense roles. The package is backed by a £3 billion annual military support fund and marks a significant escalation in British UAV assistance.
XDOWN's STUD Interceptor Drone and the $1.1B US Strategy
California defense startup XDOWN has unveiled the STUD, a small attritable unmanned interceptor drone designed to counter hostile UAV threats. The system is positioned within a reported $1.1 billion U.S. strategy aimed at establishing drone dominance in contested airspace.
S-Ventures Raises £300K to Back Defence Drone Technology
S-Ventures plc, an Aquis-listed investment company, has raised £300,000 to deploy into defence drone technology. The move reflects growing investor interest in military UAV applications as demand for unmanned systems accelerates globally.
Part 107 Test-Takers Are Up, But Passing Scores Are Falling
The FAA's 2025 Airman Knowledge Test data shows a record number of candidates taking the Part 107 commercial drone pilot exam — but average scores are declining. Here's what the trend means for the drone industry and aspiring remote pilots.
EASA Proposes Simpler Rules for Low-Risk Drone Operations
EASA is proposing changes to EU drone regulation 2019/947 to reduce administrative burdens on National Aviation Authorities for low-risk UAV operations. The agency is seeking industry feedback on the simplification measures, which could mean faster approvals and lower compliance costs for commercial operators across Europe.
AirSight Adds ADS-B Layer to AirGuard Detection Platform
AirSight has expanded its AirGuard counter-drone platform with a new ADS-B data layer, integrating cooperative manned aviation traffic data into its multi-sensor detection architecture. The move enhances airspace situational awareness and helps operators distinguish manned aircraft from potential drone threats.
How Russia Is Adapting Its War Strategy With Drone Technology
Russia has shown a strong capacity to adapt its military strategy based on battlefield lessons from Ukraine, with unmanned aerial vehicles playing an increasingly central role. Analysis from Lithuanian Armed Forces Col. Vytis Andreika highlights shifts in doctrine, force structure, and defense industry output driven by drone warfare. The conflict continues to serve as a real-world testing ground reshaping UAV development globally.
Ukraine's FPV Interceptor Drones Target Russian Orlan UAVs
Ukrainian forces have deployed a new class of high-speed FPV interceptor drones purpose-built to engage and destroy Russian Orlan surveillance UAVs in mid-air. The development signals a growing shift toward using low-cost FPV platforms for counter-drone missions on the modern battlefield.
Carmine Sky Offers Counter-UAS-as-a-Service to Defend Against Shaheds
Ukrainian startup Carmine Sky is offering counter-UAS defense as a managed service, deploying remotely operated M2 Browning machine gun towers to protect critical infrastructure from Shahed drone attacks. The model could reshape how private entities approach low-altitude air defense.
EagleNXT Invests $10M in ThirdEye Systems, Forms C-UAS Joint Venture
EagleNXT has acquired a $10 million strategic stake in Israel's ThirdEye Systems and formed a joint venture focused on counter-UAS technology. The move signals the company's continued push into the defense and security drone market.
HMP Manchester Still Battling Drone Smuggling Problems
Fifteen months after the Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the Urgent Notification process at HMP Manchester, inspectors report that drone smuggling continues to plague the facility. The ongoing incursions raise questions about the effectiveness of current counter-UAS measures in urban prison environments.
DroneShield Names Ray Fitzgerald President of US Subsidiary
DroneShield has appointed Ray Fitzgerald as President of its US subsidiary, DroneShield LLC, based in Virginia. The appointment underscores the counter-drone company's strategic push to expand operations in the American defense and security market.
JIATF-401 Tests Bumblebee Interceptor Drone in Counter-UAS Training
JIATF-401 and Joint Task Force-National Capital Region conducted a counter-drone training exercise at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, utilizing the dual-use Bumblebee interceptor drone. The exercise highlights the military's growing investment in counter-UAS systems to protect sensitive airspace.
Speedbird and Moya Aero Sign MoU to Explore Tech Integration
Speedbird and Moya Aero have signed a nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology integration between their drone logistics platforms. The agreement creates a framework for the two Brazilian UAV companies to evaluate potential collaboration in the growing aerial delivery market.