Insights into the global and European drone sector, covering manufacturers, supply chains, and evolving market dynamics.
industry
Drone Industry Insights' white paper finds the 'ideal' 2026 drone event combines live flight demonstrations, regulatory workshops and curated B2B matchmaking to accelerate commercial adoption.
regulation
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.
industry
Delivery, spraying and tracking are emerging as the fastest-growing commercial drone applications, each capturing 5–7% of operations as photography declines.
eu
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.
industry
Parrot has been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver its ANAFI UKR micro‑UAS to a European Defence Force to enhance frontline reconnaissance and situational awareness.
industry
Fotokite launched Sigma+, an upgraded tethered aerial system offering up to 24 hours continuous flight, improved GPS for urban environments, IP55 weather protection and optional 640×480 radiometric thermal imaging to enhance public safety situational awareness.
baltics
Quantum-Systems and Lithuania’s ADV Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to create an industrial partnership for unmanned systems operations, sustainment and training in the Baltic region.
innovation
Drone-based seeding and remote sensing can accelerate large-scale reforestation by improving access and monitoring, but long-term success requires appropriate species selection, follow-up care and local partnerships.
industry
Parry Labs integrated its mission computing and MOSA-based architecture into AV's P550 to support the US Army's LRR programme.
uk
The UK has begun mass production of the SG-1 Fathom naval drone to expand Royal Navy undersea surveillance and maritime domain awareness.
industry
Quantum Systems raised a €180 million Series C extension, bringing 2025 fundraising to €340 million and lifting its valuation above €3 billion.
uk
Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a maritime air-defence system for naval vessels.