Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stories

Arkeus will supply its hyperspectral sensor for the Australian Army’s Wide Area Airborne Surveillance Programme to boost reconnaissance with advanced ISR capabilities.

PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.

DroneShield’s DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.

DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.

DroneShield secured AUD $7.9m US defence contracts for handheld drone-detection, surpassing 4,000 systems sold globally amid record revenue growth.

Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.

Draganfly positions itself to support Canada’s USD $2 billion military aid to Ukraine with advanced drones and electronic warfare technologies worth over USD $220 million.

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

Northern Powergrid will deploy 50 lightweight, field-repairable ShadowVu drones for inspections, boosting safety and efficiency across its northern England network.

Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

ADLINK Technology unveils the COM-HPC-mMTL module based on Intel Core Ultra, offering compact, high-performance edge computing with AI and rugged design.

Elsight has unveiled HeatSight, a pioneering tool to map cellular coverage for drone operations, enhancing flight safety and planning for UAVs.

XTI Aerospace has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 30% stake in Drone-as-a-Service leader ReadyMonitor, enhancing VTOL tech.

A2Z Drone Delivery has teamed up with Anji's Bureau of Water Resources to deploy drones for efficient monitoring of urban waterways in China.

Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.

Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.

Black Sky Industries launches in Australia with a multi-million dollar HQ in Logan, Queensland, aiming to boost local defence capabilities and job creation.

Small Australian tech firms, including innovators Plotlogic and global drone solutions, drive sustainable innovation and efficiency in global mining; key players in the industry's ‘race to net-zero’.

Elsight launches a universal version of its Halo drone communications platform, enabling uninterrupted, global drone operations regardless of cellular systems.