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DJI

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 USCG

Rafael SuárezAug 2

Anduril

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 growing trend where commercial eVTOL innovators adapt their technology for defense purposes, potentially accelerating unmanned…

Haye KestelooAug 1

FAA's ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear - FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility

United States

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Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers.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Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates outdated regulations hindering innovation and safety in recreational Light Sport aviation. This development expands the…

Haye KestelooJul 23

Airbus

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 €38 million ($44 million) in sales for 2024, marking an 87% increase from the previous…

Haye KestelooJul 19

Wingtra

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 @Wingtra, declares: “What we’re about to share with you isn’t just another product launch. It’s…

Haye KestelooJul 1

Drone Delivery

Drones Save Lives with Lightning-Fast Medical Deliveries

Imagine some drones slicing through the clouds to drop a life-saving blood transfusion at a remote clinic. That’s happening right now in India

Rafael SuárezJun 30

NASA

NFA’s Mjölnir Engine Redefines Hypersonic Drone Propulsion with Clean, 3D-Printed Power

New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), successfully tested its Mjölnir rocket engine, a compact, 3D-printed powerhouse for hypersonic drone propulsion.

Haye KestelooJun 26

Parrot

Parrot’s CHUCK 3.0 Autopilot Powers Up Drone Innovation at Paris Air Show

French drone pioneer Parrot made waves at the Paris Air Show with the launch of CHUCK 3.0, a versatile AI autopilot module that transforms any drone into a high-performance, secure platform. Designed for manufacturers and government users, this compact unit delivers advanced navigation, imaging, and jam-resistant communication, even in GPS-denied environments. Cutting-Edge Features for Any…

Haye KestelooJun 20

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