UK drone strategy is quietly shifting gears as Cranfield Aerospace Solutions pivots from a hydrogen powertrain plan toward a blended-wing drone concept. The move spotlights CAeS’s ambition to accelerate practical, fieldable UAVs that blend efficiency with modular propulsion options. The ST-5 Stingray, a 5.5-meter wingspan aircraft, is positioned for roles in surveillance, cargo, or search-and-rescue...

The US drone market is entering a pivotal shift where aircraft are increasingly viewed as data platforms rather than mere hardware. A growing ecosystem of autonomy, analytics, and service-based models is reshaping how companies plan, deploy, and scale drone programs. From farming fields to industrial sites, the digitization of flight data is turning every mission...

On a sunlit stage at Caltech, a humanoid robot unfolds a drone from its back and sends it aloft, signaling a new chapter in multi-modal mobility. Recent Trends Autonomous multi-modal systems gain traction in labs Research emphasizes safety-critical autonomy Hybrid robot-drone platforms expand inspection and logistics use Transforming Drone Robot: A Hybrid Mobility Milestone In...

Wind whipped across Fukushima Robot Test Field as ITRI’s team rolled out their drone lineup for the Harsh Environment Drone Challenge. The goal: prove UAVs can operate autonomously in extreme post-disaster conditions, from offshore winds to collapsed urban corridors. ITRI Leads Endurance Drones at 2025 World Robot Summit In a single hour, ITRI’s machines tackled...

A single hour, three demanding missions, and a record-setting performance mark a standout day for ITRI at the World Robot Summit Harsh Environment Drones challenge. The team demonstrated how endurance, precision, and rapid adaptation can turn tough post-disaster scenarios into actionable data. Recent Trends Offshore drone missions expanding for disaster response FPV drones used in...

Andhra Pradesh is betting big on a future where the sky becomes a commuting corridor. A state-backed giga-scale factory aims to produce up to 1,000 electric air taxis a year by 2027, signaling a shift from prototype flights to mass-manufactured urban mobility. This ambitious plan could redefine how people move across crowded cities and coastal...