nordics
Sweden Builds a Homegrown Drone Force
Sweden is expanding domestic drone capabilities to strengthen deterrence, secure supply chains, and equip its armed forces with scalable unmanned systems.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
General coverage of UAV technologies, applications, and systems shaping the future of uncrewed flight.
military
Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard adopts Parrot ANAFI USA for maritime security
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard has adopted the Parrot ANAFI USA as its primary maritime ISR drone while Parrot positions the ANAFI UKR as a next-generation sovereign micro-UAV for contested environments.
eu
French Alpine drones forecast avalanches to protect skiers
French Alpine drones monitor snowpack and forecast avalanches to warn ski operators and protect skiers.
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.
industry
Drone Events 2026: What the Industry Expects from the 'Ideal' Drone Event
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.
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.
dach
Germany tests faster, smarter interceptors for small-drone threats
Germany is testing faster, autonomous interceptors to defeat small drones and integrate them into national and allied air-defence networks.
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.
industry
Beyond photography: delivery, spraying and tracking rise for 2026
Delivery, spraying and tracking are emerging as the fastest-growing commercial drone applications, each capturing 5–7% of operations as photography declines.
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.
industry
Parrot secures multi-year deal to supply ANAFI UKR micro-UAS to European force
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 launches Sigma+ tethered drone with 24‑hour flight and IR+640
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.