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Drone news in the Netherlands: regulations, industry updates, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in Holland.
Ukraine Deploys 9,000 Drones Daily in Staggering Scale of Modern Warfare
Ukraine is deploying approximately 9,000 drones per day against Russian forces, according to a top Ukrainian military official, revealing an operational tempo that dwarfs global drone production capacity and underscores how completely unmanned systems now dominate modern warfare. Ivan Pavlenko,…
Ukraine’s $2,500 Interceptor Drones Are Rewriting Air Defense Doctrine as NATO Scrambles to Learn
What Ukrainian troops dismissed as “Star Wars” fantasy a year ago has become the most cost-effective air defense innovation of the war—and now NATO is racing to adopt the same technology. Ukraine’s cheap interceptor drones are hunting down Russian attack…
Dutch Acecore Unveils Next-Gen Noa Heavy-Lift Drone With 80-Minute Flight Time
Dutch drone manufacturer Acecore Technologies has launched the next generation of its flagship Noa heavy-lift hexacopter, bringing significant upgrades to deployment speed and flight efficiency while maintaining the 20kg (44-lb) payload capacity that made the original a workhorse for professional…
Netherlands Invests €200 Million In Joint Ukraine Drone Production As Battle-Tested Designs Go Global
Ukraine and the Netherlands signed a memorandum of understanding on October 10 to jointly produce military drones, marking another major step in Ukraine’s strategy to export its battle-proven drone manufacturing capabilities to NATO allies. The deal positions Ukraine’s defense industry…
DJI Mini 3 Pro Crashes Into Pilot’s Face During Wind Test—Mini 5 Pro Proves Why Upgrade Matters
A UK-based drone pilot has put five DJI drones through their paces in brutal wind conditions, revealing the Mini 5 Pro’s superior wind resistance compared to its predecessors. The test, conducted during blustery conditions with gusts reaching 25-28 mph (45…
Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies Across Belgium, Piloted from the UK: A Game-Changer for Healthcare
Picture this: a Skyports drone zipping through the skies, delivering life-saving medical supplies to a hospital faster than you can get through rush-hour traffic. Now imagine it’s being piloted from another country. Reported by Avweb, this is the reality Skyports…
Destinus Acquires Swiss AI Firm Daedalean for $223 Million to Enhance Drone Autonomy
In a dramatic twist amid Ukraine’s drone battles, Destinus is acquiring Swiss AI whiz Daedalean for $223M, promising navigation that laughs off satellite sabotage. Destinus, a Netherlands-based drone startup supplying weapons to Ukraine, plans to acquire Zurich’s Daedalean for 180…
Netherlands Bolsters Ukraine with $202M Drone Defense Aid Package
On June 24, 2025, the Netherlands announced a new 175 million euro ($202 million) Drone Defense aid package for Ukraine, focusing on advanced drone-detection technology and medical evacuation support. This initiative, detailed by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, underscores the…
Dutch Battery Innovator Tulip Tech Powers Global Drone Industry
A small Dutch startup, Tulip Tech, is revolutionizing drone performance with cutting-edge battery technology, attracting clients from NASA to the Ukrainian military, reports Het Financieele Dagblad. Based in Den Bosch, the company’s bespoke batteries are extending flight times and reshaping…
Sweden Commits $3.8 Million to Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities in Latest Defense Package
Sweden has allocated 40 million Swedish kronor ($3.8 million) specifically toward enhancing Ukraine’s drone capabilities as part of a larger military aid package, according to a government announcement. This drone-focused funding represents half of an 80 million kronor ($7.6 million)…
Netherlands Fast-Tracks $541 Million Combat Drone Package for Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
The Netherlands has accelerated the delivery of a substantial €500 million ($541 million) drone package to Ukraine as part of a broader military aid initiative, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced following his recent visit to Kyiv. This drone allocation…
DCRO: Drone Flyaway Risks Overstated in SORA 2.5
The Dutch Association of Certified RPAS Operators (DCRO) has released a white paper challenging the probability assumptions for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flyaways in the upcoming Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) 2.5 guidelines. Drawing on extensive data from professional operators…