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Drones now fly in precise patterns without GPS, thanks to a new control approach based on what they can see with their cameras. Researchers at IIT Bombay have introduced a bearing-only control scheme that uses onboard camera data to determine relative positions and keep a formation, without GPS, inter-drone chatter, or a centralized controller. The...

Pendleton UAS Range Welcomes New Leader Jesse Steele

When Pendleton’s drone testing field comes alive at dawn, the hum of rotorcraft cuts through the high desert air and a new leadership chapter begins. In October, Jesse Steele stepped into the role of range manager at the Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems Range, part of the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport. His appointment signals a sharper...

Helsinki Trials BVLOS Drone Delivery for Medical Supplies

In Helsinki, the sky over a quiet autumn city is becoming a testbed for a new kind of courier: a drone that can fly beyond the line of sight to move essential medical supplies. The pilot leverages a BVLOS permit to explore how urban air transport might complement ground networks in everyday operations and crisis...

KUNA Launches Drone Operation Training for Media

A hands-on drone operation training course kicked off in Kuwait this weekend, signaling a shift in newsroom capabilities. The KUNA Center for Development of Media launched the program with the participation of the agency’s staff and colleagues from the Qatar News Agency (QNA). Led by photographer and content creator Eng. Omar Al-Sayed Omar, the course...

A person holds a drone and controller at sunset with hot air balloons in the background.

Drones Embrace AI Pilots and New UTM Rules

Autonomy is moving from novelty to necessity in the drone world. This week an interesting development is a consortium announcing a shared API for UTM data across vendors, aimed at easing the passage of ai piloted drones through busy airspace while keeping safety margins intact. For operators, this shift promises faster turnarounds on routine inspections...

China’s 16,000-Drone Sky Show Sets Record

When the sky lit up last month, it was not fireworks but thousands of tiny robots painting light across Liuyang’s night. A synchronized drone light show of 15,947 units unfolded in a spectacle that read like a digital sculpture across the city skyline. The drones formed towers, blossoms, and a glowing Sky Tree, all choreographed...

Autonomous Fighter Drone Unveiled in Washington

On a sunlit tarmac near Washington, a sleek jet silhouette hints at a future where battles are fought by AI minds as much as metal. The scene blends science fiction with concrete progress as defense technologists push autonomous systems from concept to cockpit-ready reality. In the spotlight is Shield AI’s new autonomous fighter drone, a...

Anduril YFQ-44A Maiden Flight Signals Autonomy Shift

In a fast-moving race to add autonomous capability to air power, a single flight can shift timelines and budgets. Anduril’s YFQ-44A just moved the needle by completing its maiden flight, a milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s push for collaborative combat aircraft. Recent Trends Autonomy-first testing accelerates fighter programs Manned-unmanned teaming moves from concept to...

Echoes of the Bat: Drones Navigate by Sound

Picture a missing person in smoke-filled terrain, where GPS falters and night swallows the trail. In such moments, a tiny drone that can hear its way through obstacles could tip the balance toward a lifesaving outcome. Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers are pursuing that vision by turning to bats for guidance on echolocation and autonomous flight....

Anduril’s Jet-Powered Drone Flies Semi-Autonomously

DNT Editorial TeamDecember 20, 2025

Rising from a small ramp of a test range, a jet-powered unmanned aircraft briefly split the morning quiet with a controlled roar, marking a milestone in military drone development. The drone, built by Anduril Industries, conducted its first flight in what the company described as semi-autonomous mode. In this mode, the vehicle can execute routines...

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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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