News & Industry
Company developments, market shifts, manufacturing, funding, partnerships, major launches, and consequential UAV industry news.
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UAV Morning Update: UK Backs Westcott Drone Testing Centre
The UK’s new Westcott drone-testing centre will support GPS-denied, communications, wind and remote-operations trials, with full buildout due in 2027.
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UAV Morning Update: MQ-9B Restores Cellular Coverage in Japan Test
Japan tested an MQ-9B as a temporary cellular relay, covering more than 5 km, but routine disaster deployment and capacity at scale remain unproven.
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UAV Morning Update: Cyberhawk Expands SSE Drone Inspections to Offshore Wind
Cyberhawk won a three-year SSE drone-inspection agreement covering British power networks and offshore wind, with key volumes and value undisclosed.
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Quick Hits: Autonomous Warfare, Drone Delivery and Counter-UAS Capital
The Pentagon forms an autonomous warfare command, Matternet unveils its M3 delivery system, and Fortem raises $50 million for counter-drone growth.
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UAV Morning Update: DoorDash Unveils In-House Delivery Drone
DoorDash unveiled an in-house delivery drone and Northern California pilot, but key aircraft, regulatory and operating details remain undisclosed.
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Evening Update: Army Awards $4.15B in Counter-Drone Ceilings
The Army awarded $4.15 billion in counter-drone contract ceilings, but only about $50 million was initially obligated across the new IDIQ awards.
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UAV Morning Update: States Sue FAA Over Drone Delivery Review
Fifteen states and Harris County sued the FAA over its drone-delivery environmental review, raising questions about noise, safety and local impacts.
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UAV Morning Update: Taiwan Breaks Ground on Minxiong Drone Park
Taiwan broke ground on the Minxiong drone industrial park, linking R&D, testing and manufacturing while major production targets remain unproven.
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UAV Morning Update: TEKEVER Raises $580 Million for Drone Expansion
TEKEVER’s $580 million Series D values the drone maker at $6.4 billion, funding expansion and acquisitions while leaving execution risks open for now.
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UAV Morning Update: NORTHCOM Plans Its First Urban Counter-Drone Test
NORTHCOM plans its first urban Falcon Peak counter-drone test, shifting attention to congestion, interference, legal limits and urban safety risks.