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On the eve of Mumbai’s 17th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, a quiet revolution in urban security is taking shape. The Maharashtra Police are drafting a drone-use policy to strengthen surveillance in Mumbai and other major cities, a move that signals drones are becoming a backbone of public-safety strategy in India. Recent Trends Growing use...

Milkor 380 UAV Impresses at G20 Summit

Cape Town’s Milkor has quietly built a drone that can stay aloft longer than most rivals, turning heads at the G20. Milkor 380 UAV At a time when endurance, range and payload dominate drone development, Milkor’s 380 marks a milestone for Africa’s aerospace ambitions. The 380 is billed as the largest UAV ever designed and...

US Funds Zipline Drone Medical Delivery Expansion Across Africa

A new funding package could turn Zipline’s drone network into a backbone for rural health in Africa. The United States has announced up to 150 million dollars to support Zipline’s expansion into Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda, aiming to reach 15,000 health facilities. Recent Trends Rise of drone-based medical logistics in Africa Public-private...

Drone shot of a sand quarry with conveyor belts and machinery in operation.

BVLOS Moves Reshape Drone Operations

The latest wave in drone operations is not about smaller drones or prettier cameras. It centers on beyond visual line of sight, or BVLOS operations, and how regulators, operators, and manufacturers are finally aligning to unlock longer, more productive missions. This is a daily briefing on drone news. This week an interesting development is regulators...

Poland Plans Drone Shield for Critical Infrastructure

Drone Shield Could Redefine Poland’s Infrastructure Security When a passenger train halted suddenly after damage to the tracks, it underscored a growing concern: Poland must harden its critical infrastructure against sabotage and evolving threats. The railway line linking Warsaw with Lublin, near the Ukrainian border, was damaged by an explosive device this month. Prime Minister...

UK Trials Hydrogen-Powered Drone For Long-Range BVLOS

On a bright morning between Llanbedr and Snowdonia, a drone lifted off not with a chorus of batteries but with a steady, clean hum from a fuel cell. This UK trial marks the country’s first BVLOS hydrogen drone flight, powered by Intelligent Energy’s IE-SOAR system. The six‑blade hexacopter, weighing about 25 kg, drew its power...

Hydrogen-Powered BVLOS Demo Sets New Standard for Resilient Drones

Snowdonia’s dramatic peaks became a stage for a new era in drone resilience: hydrogen power, not just lithium, enabling longer flights and safer operations in BVLOS tests with a layered connectivity framework. Recent Trends Hydrogen propulsion extends drone endurance Multi-link connectivity becomes standard for BVLOS Regulatory frameworks support hydrogen-based drones Hydrogen-Powered Flight Tests Expand BVLOS...

IonQ Backs Heven AeroTech to Advance Quantum Drones

In a world where GPS jams and contested skies are the new normal, quantum tech could redefine how drones navigate, sense, and stay connected. A new collaboration between IonQ and Heven AeroTech signals a shift from standalone hardware to integrated quantum-enabled flight platforms designed for defense and strategic missions. Recent Trends Quantum-enabled drones enter defense...

Zipline Expands Lifesaving Drone Network With $150M

In rural clinics across Africa, every minute counts when a life-saving blood product or essential medicine is delayed. Zipline’s autonomous drones have already rewritten the timetable for medical logistics in remote areas, and the company now aims to accelerate that impact with a major new funding and expansion plan. The initiative could push coverage from...

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Today’s Drone Autonomy Roundup

DNT Editorial TeamDecember 20, 2025

On a sunlit test field, a formation of tiny drones drifts in flawless synchrony, passing a lightweight package from one aircraft to another mid-air. They are part of a growing wave of drone autonomy efforts aimed at turning pilotless fleets into routine tools for inspections, deliveries, and public safety tasks. The mission feels cinematic, yet...

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Close-up of a modern quadcopter drone with lights, hovering over a blurred outdoor background.

AI Drone Autonomy Reshapes Drone Operations

Under a pale morning sun, a drone hovers over a wind-swept facility, its motors quiet as an onboard AI maps every obstacle and wind gust. The scene is increasingly common in the drone world where ai drone autonomy transitions from novelty to normal. Operators are pushing beyond line-of-sight chores to complex tasks that demand split-second...

Antigravity A1 Debuts as 8K 360 Camera Drone

8K 360 Drones Bring Immersive Footage to the Masses A drone that blends a 360-degree camera with immersive flight is capturing attention in the creator community. Antigravity has just unveiled the A1, a compact platform pitched as an all-in-one solution for 360 capture and hands-free storytelling. The device promises not only unique angles but a...

XTEND C2 integration expands Skunk Works MDCX capabilities

XTEND C2 integration expands Skunk Works MDCX capabilities One operator could soon command a mixed fleet of drones from a single console, a shift that could redefine how missions are planned and executed. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has integrated XTEND’s drone command-and-control software into the MDCX autonomy platform, creating a unified control spine that keeps...

Guangdong Cross-Strait Drone Trial Delivers in 20 Minutes

At Xuwen Port in Guangdong, a drone climbs into the sky and hints at a future where coastal logistics are measured in minutes, not hours. The test corridor across the Qiongzhou Strait links Guangdong with Hainan, a hub that handles most of the island’s daily supplies. In the latest results, air deliveries cut the traditional...

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