Slovak battery manufacturer InoBat announced the launch of its E10 cell, a high-performance battery designed specifically for military drones and unmanned aerial systems. This move comes as European nations ramp up defense spending in response to geopolitical pressures, creating a…
On May 12, 2025, Vertical Aerospace announced it is developing a hybrid-electric variant of its VX4 air-taxi, aiming to dramatically expand range and payload capabilities for defense, logistics, and broader commercial markets. This marks a significant step for the electric…
The Turkish military has inducted the BAHA drone into its inventory, enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Developed by Havelsan, this vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform has already seen export success in Africa, Central Asia, and the…
A refreshed version of the fully 3D-printable Stallion fixed-wing drone has been unveiled, featuring twin motors, V-tail configuration and optional VTOL capabilities for versatile flight operations. The aircraft boasts a wingspan of just over 130cm (51 inches) and measures nearly…
Hamburg-based Beagle has secured €5 million ($5.4 million) in seed funding to expand its long-range drone monitoring operations for critical energy infrastructure, according to co-founder Oliver Lichtenstein. The round was co-led by AENU and PT1, building on the company’s previous…
Wingcopter, the German drone manufacturer behind the FAA certification-pending Wingcopter 198, announced its expansion into long-range LiDAR surveying solutions at Geo Week 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The company’s proven EVTOL platform will now carry advanced laser scanning systems designed for…
Pipistrel has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first hover test of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. In a newly released video, the aircraft can be seen breaking free from gravity to achieve stable hover flight, marking a…
DJI, the global leader in consumer Drone Technology, is set to significantly expand its presence in Shenzhen with plans for a new global headquarters dedicated to intelligent aviation systems according to recent announcements from Shenzhen municipal authorities. The ambitious project…
Archer Aviation is positioning Abu Dhabi to become the world’s first city with a commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) Air Taxi service, with operations scheduled to begin in 2025. The California-based company recently secured crucial agreements with eight…
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) has secured a leadership role in a significant new drone and advanced air mobility research initiative, backed by an initial $2 million investment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)…
In a remarkable fusion of biology and aerospace engineering, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in Drone Technology by creating a bird-like drone that flies without a vertical tail, perfectly mimicking pigeon flight mechanics. This groundbreaking research, led by aerospace…
The Volanti drone, an advanced VTOL UAV from Australian manufacturer Carbonix, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle in the United States. The company secured a nationwide waiver for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across America…
