GA-ASI Flies Government Reference Autonomy Stack at Orange Flag 25-1

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– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. achieved another major milestone in the development of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) by flying U.S. government-provided autonomy software aboard a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger. The demonstration was part of the Air Force Test Center’s all-domain test series called Orange Flag 25-1, which took place February 19-21 at Edwards Air […]

US Air Force Renames OA-1K Skywarden as Skyraider II

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About a month away from its arrival, the U.S.Air Force named an upcoming light attack and observation aircraft after an iconic Cold War-era close air support platform. The OA-1K—from the Armed Overwatch program—will be called the Skyraider II, Air Force Special Operations Command officials said. The modified cropduster which was originally baptised as the Skywarden, […]

Ukrainian Drones Use Vermeer Optical Navigation System

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The American company Vermeer is integrating its optical navigation systems into Ukrainian strike and reconnaissance drones. This was announced at the Defense Innovation Forum 2025 by the company’s founder and CEO, Brian Streem. The system is a compact module containing day and night cameras, a computing unit, and a hard disk with preloaded detailed 3D terrain maps. […]

Romania to Purchase V-BAT Drones

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Romania will purchase the latest V-BAT drones, which have already proven themselves in Ukraine, for its Navy.It should receive the first drones with vertical takeoff and landing, resistant to electronic countermeasures, by the end of 2025. The purchase of these drones became known during a meeting between the representatives of the Romanian Ministry of National […]

Skydio Expands X10D Capabilities with Open Platform for Custom Attachments

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New Interface Control Document Enables Defense and Government Partners to Enhance Drone Functionality Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer has announced the release of its Interface Control Document (ICD) for X10D payload attachments. This new development builds on the design of the Skydio X10D, allowing third parties to create custom payloads that enhance the drone’s functionality […]

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Car-Maker BYD Introduces Roof-Mounted DJI Drone System for Select Models

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New Feature Enables On-the-Go Aerial Footage for Drivers According to an article in CarScoops, Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled a new drone system designed in collaboration with DJI. Known as the Ling Yuan system, this optional feature integrates a drone and docking station into the roof of select BYD vehicles, allowing drivers to capture aerial […]

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Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation

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Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments […]

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Le Ciel Drone Co. Completes Landmark Fixed-Wing Drone Flights Over Ise Bay

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Japanese-Made QUKAI MEGA FUSION 3.5 Demonstrates 120 km Logistics Mission for Disaster Relief by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Le Ciel Drone Co., a Japanese developer of mid-size fixed-wing logistics drones, alongside Kao Corporation and Qukai Co., Ltd., recently announced successful […]

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