Drone

Space

New ‘Skyfall’ 6-drone plan could reshape future missions to Mars

Arnold Pinto 04/08/2025

A Nasa-AeroVironment initiative US-based defence contractor AeroVironment has unveiled a new Mars mission concept involving six autonomous helicopters in partnership with Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The initiative, named ‘Skyfall,’ proposes the deployment of scout drones to identify

Aviation Logistics

China approves ‘CarryAll’ – the world’s first heavy-lift eVTOL platform

Arnold Pinto 31/07/2025

As UAE eyes low-altitude air mobility A Chinese-manufactured electric aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) has become the first of its kind, weighing over one tonne, to receive full airworthiness certification. The development is seen as a key step toward the commercial rollout of cargo and aerial mobility systems across global markets, including […]

Aviation Sustainability Transport

Stratospheric solar drone passes major safety test in Germany

Arnold Pinto 21/07/2025

Ahead of 2026 flight trials A solar-powered high-altitude drone designed to fly at the edge of space has passed a critical ground test, marking a key step in its development for environmental monitoring and communications. The aircraft, named HAP-alpha, is being developed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and is expected to begin low-altitude flight […]

Aviation Defence & Security Tech

Airbus and Quantum Systems expand military drone cooperation

Arnold Pinto 27/06/2025

To boost European defence autonomy Airbus Defence and Space and Germany-based Quantum Systems signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2025 Paris Air Show aimed at strengthening their strategic collaboration on military drone and reconnaissance technologies. The agreement focuses on developing systems to support European defence autonomy in the face of evolving

NEWS DESK

Drone Champions League Expands in the UAE with Five-Year Global Growth Plan

PR News Desk 19/05/2025

Drone Champions League (DCL), the world’s leading drone sport and mixed-reality racing platform, has announced the expansion of its operations in the UAE as part of its next phase of global growth. The move follows a major milestone at the A2RL x DCL Autonomous Drone Championship, where elite teams from across the globe competed for […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Bundeswehr drone flies through European upper airspace

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025

For the first time A German Heron TP drone belonging to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has successfully flown through upper airspace, marking the first-ever such flight in Europe. The event occurred as part of the ‘Accommodation and Validation of Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems’ (MALE RPAS) project, a key initiative

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall demonstrates ultra-short-range drone defence

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024

At Red Sands III Exercise A Rheinmetall system designed to combat drones at ultra-close range has proven effective during a joint exercise with the US Army Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The Red Sands III exercise, held in September 2024 at the Shamal 2 firing range in northeastern Saudi Arabia, focused on […]

Automotive Tech

Your Jeep 4×4 may fly a drone when off-roading

Arnold Pinto 04/12/2024

With in-vehicle docking station Jeep is venturing into new territory by exploring ways to integrate drone technology into its vehicles. Recent patent filings in the United States have revealed the company’s ambitious plans, which could revolutionise the automaker’s off-roading lineup and enhance vehicle security. With these innovations, Jeep aims to push the

Tech

MBDA unveils New Sky Warden effector concept

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024

Demonstrates the system’s advanced capabilities MBDA has launched a groundbreaking effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution. The new development, presented at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, features a ground-launched anti-air munition specifically designed to target Class 1 and smaller Class 2 uncrewed

NEWS DESK

Skyfront Launches Water-Cooled Drone for Desert Operations

News Desk 16/07/2024

Skyfront, the global leader in high endurance hybrid drones, today announced that the Skyfront Perimeter 8+ WC, a variant of the hybrid-electric Perimeter 8+ drone equipped with a water-cooled engine and heat-tolerant avionics, is now available for desert operations worldwide. The Skyfront Perimeter 8+ WC is designed to provide reliable drone