Saildrone's new Spectre unmanned surface vessel — armed with missiles and submarine-hunting sensors — has entered the U.S. Navy's MUSV competition, marking a major step in autonomous naval warfare.
DJI's new Lito 1 and Lito X1 bring 360° obstacle sensing and O4 transmission to the sub-249g category. Here's what sets the two models apart and who should consider upgrading.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has released CAP3240, a regulatory framework designed to enable commercial piloted eVTOL operations by 2028, covering pilot licensing, energy management, and aerodrome sharing.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched a 12-month drone cargo trial over the East River, targeting middle-mile logistics and reduced urban congestion with FAA-approved unmanned operations.
The US Navy is fast-tracking Hellfire missile deployments across carrier strike groups to counter the growing threat of one-way attack drones — a move that reflects a fundamental shift in naval air defense doctrine.
A Cagatay CGT-50 lost its right wing during a demonstration flight in October 2023. Investigators traced the crash to undersized wing joiners and substandard manufacturing quality — a case study in structural safety for the UAV industry.
DJI has launched the Lito X1 and Lito 1 — two affordable camera drones with beginner-friendly features. But due to ongoing regulatory restrictions, neither model will be sold in the United States.
DJI's court filings reveal that up to 25 planned products may not receive FCC authorization in 2026, forcing US drone buyers to rethink the usual 'wait for the next model' strategy.
AirData and BRINC have integrated their platforms to automatically log flight data from Lemur 2 and Responder drones, removing manual record-keeping from emergency response operations.
