FLANQ and CIS Form Strategic Partnership for USV-Launched UAVs

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– FLANQ, a German maritime defence solutions provider, and CiS, a Spanish developer of autonomous aerial systems, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop and deploy an integrated capability enabling the launch and recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). The announcement follows successful trials of a CiS Orka tactical […]

UK Royal Navy Declares Two Drone Systems Now Operational

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Royal Navy warships and Royal Marines operating behind enemy lines will be supported from the air by two drone systems now ready for front-line operations. After two years of trials and development, including collaboration with operational partner forces, a fleet of Malloy T-150 Unmanned Air Systems will be deployed to carry ammunition, weaponry, food, personal […]

Chinese Drone Drops 1.2 Tons of Cargo

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On September 9th, Sichuan Tengdun Science and Technology Co., Ltd. learned that its independently developed large-scale modular commercial drone recently conducted a high-load continuous airdrop test at Zigong Lantian Airport. The drone dropped three packages totaling 1.2 tons at an altitude of 300 meters, with a landing accuracy of less than 100 meters. The successful test indicates […]

Startup Aims to Deliver Autonomous Airlifter for USAF By 2028

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Teams of U.S. Air Force and industry planners, operators and technologists gathered in a conference room in 2024 to imagine an air war over Taiwan, but this wargame came with a twist. The advent of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA)—a family of largely autonomous, jet-powered combat aircraft capable of a wide range of military missions—changed their […]

Envirotech Vehicles Unveils New US-Made Heavy Lift Drone

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Houston-based electric vehicle manufacturer Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. recently announced the completion of their US-made heavy lift drone. The UAV, set up with a dual-use agricultural spray and wildfire suppression configuration, is the first American-made drone capable of carrying 1,500 pounds.  Heavy Lifting With a 100 gallon liquid capacity, EVTV’s drone provides American farmers and co-ops […]

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Apellix Launches New Beta Program for Spray-Painting Drone

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Industrial drone maker Apellix recently announced the launch of its Spray-Painting Drone Beta Program, designed for painting contractors and companies with advanced levels of coating expertise. This initiative allows professionals to leverage drone technology for complex coating applications and includes regular hardware/software updates, direct access to Apellix engineers, and the opportunity to provide feedback on […]

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Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries

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UAS manufacturer invests in advanced power technology as industry demand surges Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced a new purchase order exceeding $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer. The order follows a $15 million commitment earlier this year, underscoring growing demand for high-performance batteries in aviation. […]

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AgEagle Rebrands as EagleNXT: Interview with the CEO

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AgEagle adopts name change, readies for changes in ag drone markets By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In order to portray the company’s growth beyond the agricultural drone markets it currently serves, AgEagle Aerial Systems is rebranding itself as EagleNXT. In a statement, the company said the rebrand reflects EagleNXT’s mission to produce drones, sensors, and […]

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Senate Version FY26 NDAA Focuses on Supply Side for Small Drones

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The Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) takes a different approach to unmanned aircraft systems than the version passed by the House earlier this month. While the House bill builds on previous restrictions related to drones from foreign entities, the Senate bill emphasizes strengthening the U.S. small drone manufacturing […]

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