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Greece Deploys V-BAT Drones to Watch Its Eastern Borders
In the complex and often tense region of the Eastern Mediterranean, having a persistent eye in the sky is a massive strategic advantage. Greece is now leveling up its surveillance game in a big way, deploying a new fleet of…
Drone delivery surge: China’s low-altitude economy aims to set the global standard, with U.S. policy lagging behind
China’s push into the “low-altitude economy” is accelerating from showcase to scale, with the inaugural International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai highlighting cargo drones, hydrogen-powered platforms, and multi-seat eVTOLs as Beijing seeks to define global aerial logistics—an ambition that…
Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights
Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility and Virginia Tech, just dropped a bombshell with public demos of their EL2 Ultra Short tech demonstrator on August…
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…
V-BAT Drones Ace Coast Guard Tests: Ready to Rule the Seas
DroneXL readers, get ready to salute a new hero of the skies. The V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) just aced its operational tests with the U.S. Coast Guard, earning a gold star and a ticket to patrol the seas aboard…
L3Harris and Joby Aviation Team Up for Military-Grade eVTOL Development
L3Harris Technologies Inc. has joined forces with air taxi developer Joby Aviation to create a new military variant of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with flight tests slated for later this year, reports Bloomberg. This partnership highlights a…
FAA’s MOSAIC Rule Finalized: Revolutionizing Light-Sport Aviation with No Weight Limits
Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates…
Estonian Drone Maker Threod Explores Sale as Ukraine War Fuels Demand Surge
Threod Systems, an Estonian drone manufacturer, is considering a sale to capitalize on the rapid growth in demand for unmanned aircraft driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Rapid Revenue Growth and Customer Base Threod Systems achieved…
DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI…
Drone Traffic Control: The FAA’s Attempt to Stop Sky Chaos Before It’s a Drone-apocalypse
Picture this: the skies are buzzing with drones delivering your pizza, your Amazon packages, and probably your neighbor’s shady “herbal supplements.” It’s like a futuristic ant colony up there, but without the chill vibes. Enter the FAA, swooping in like…
MightyFly’s Cargo Drone Steals the Show: Hauling Boxes Like a Boss for the US Air Force
Imagine a drone so beefy it could carry your entire BBQ grill, a cooler full of cervezas, and maybe even your uncle’s prized fishing gear, all without breaking a sweat. That’s the vibe MightyFly’s Cento cargo drone brought to a…
Wingtra Teases Groundbreaking Fixed-Wing Drone Launch Set for July 10, 2025
Wingtra, a Swiss-based innovator in the drone industry, has ignited excitement among drone professionals and recreational pilots with a cryptic X post hinting at a transformative product reveal on July 10, 2025. The teaser, shared by the company’s official account…