eu - Insights from Across Europe’s Drone Ecosystem

A cargo drone operating at night, illustrating night-time industrial deliveries in a port environment.

defense

ADLC cleared for night cargo-drone ops at Port of Antwerp

Belgian operator ADLC won approval for night cargo-drone flights in the Port of Antwerp area, a regulatory step toward credible 24/7 industrial drone logistics in Europe.

A small drone flying over a snow-covered Alpine slope near a ski area.

eu

French Alpine drones forecast avalanches to protect skiers

French Alpine drones monitor snowpack and forecast avalanches to warn ski operators and protect skiers.

Solar-powered drone hangar with Dryad observation and suppression drones preparing to launch over forested terrain.

dach

Autonomous system detects and suppresses wildfires within 12 minutes

Dryad Networks demonstrated a system where solar-powered gas sensors detected smouldering combustion in three minutes and autonomous drones extinguished the fire within twelve minutes.

DJI controller map display illustrating geo-awareness and restricted airspace zones.

defense

DJI to ingest EASA geo-awareness data for C1–C3 drones in Europe

DJI C1–C3 drones in Europe will soon source geo-awareness airspace zones via EASA’s harmonised framework using official national authority data.

Mixed‑reality headset alongside military training hardware illustrating a Rheinmetall–Varjo training partnership.

industry

Rheinmetall and Varjo partner to enhance mixed‑reality defence training

Rheinmetall and Finnish Varjo announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Varjo’s military‑grade mixed‑reality technology into Rheinmetall’s training and simulation products.

Small quadcopter drone flying over a winter battlefield, with soldiers and trenches blurred in the background.

defense

Latvian intel: drones drive up to 80% of Ukraine war casualties

Latvia’s SAB assesses drones cause 70–80% of Ukraine war casualties, accelerating tactics while constraining maneuver and raising the premium on sustained Western support.

Two defence company representatives shaking hands at a conference with drones and a Baltic flag visible in the background.

baltics

Quantum Systems and ADV Defense sign MoU to deepen German‑Lithuanian drone cooperation

Quantum Systems and Lithuania's ADV Defense signed a memorandum in Vilnius to collaborate on market expansion, localisation and joint R&D to integrate unmanned systems and strengthen supply chains for NATO's Eastern Flank.

Civil Aviation Authority graphic with 'you have control' text and an air traffic control theme.

regulation

Regulator seeks input on future Air Traffic Services rulemaking

A civil aviation regulator has launched a call for information inviting ATS providers, controllers and flight operators to provide evidence and views to inform future Air Traffic Services rulemaking.

FPV quadcopter being deployed from a transport aircraft cargo ramp during an aerial test.

defense

France Drops FPV Drones from A400M; Fixed‑Wing Seen as Better Option

France tested dropping FPV quadcopters from an A400M transport aircraft but analysts argue fixed-wing drones would provide greater range, endurance, and survivability.

defense

Orqa Initiates FPV Training Integration for Croatian Armed Forces

Orqa begins 'train the trainer' FPV drone programs for the Croatian Army to institutionalize tactical UAV skills.

eu

EASA ASC 2025: Complacency seen as top safety risk, rules to be simplified

EASA warned that complacency, fuelled by a strong safety record, is the biggest threat to European aviation safety and called for streamlined rules to focus on current risks.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meeting in Rome as flags stand behind them.

defense

Berlin–Rome back Hybrid CoE after US exit, signalling EU self-reliance on hybrid defence

Germany and Italy pledged to strengthen Hybrid CoE and boost EU hybrid-intelligence fusion as the US exits the centre, signalling Europe-led continuity in counter-hybrid defence.