U.S. Sanctions Take Aim at Russia’s Lancet Kamikaze Drones for First Time
Sanctions brought by the U.S. State, Commerce, and Treasury departments target companies producing loitering munitions used by Russia against Ukraine.
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Ukraine Readies to Produce ‘Dozens of Thousands’ of Drones Per Month
With no end in sight to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the latter hopes to churn out even more drones—and calls upon Western nations to do the same.
Royal Air Force Prepares Protector RG Mk1 UAV for Testing
The RAF will evaluate ground testing of satellite links and taxi procedures, as well as takeoff and landing procedures.
Royal Air Force Receives First Protector RG Mk1 Combat Drone
The long-endurance uncrewed aerial vehicle is expected to enter into service next year, bringing with it ‘a step change’ in service capability, the RAF says.
NATO Set to Adopt British MOD Standard for Counter-Drone Technology
The U.K.’s SAPIENT protocol emphasizes plug-and-play sensors and autonomous decision-making—it could change the battlefield calculus in Ukraine.
Zipline Drone Delivery Secures Latest BVLOS Approval in Wave of FAA Exemptions
The agency also approved UPS Flight Forward, uAvionix, and Phoenix Air Unmanned for extended operations.
Autonomous eVTOL Maker EHang Says It’s on the Cusp of Type Certification
The Chinese firm wrapped up flight-testing for China’s Civil Aviation Administration and had its cloud software approved for trials.
A2Z Drone Delivery Unveils Revamped Last-Mile Drone That Can Fly in Rain
The new RDST Longtail comes in standard and premium configurations, each equipped with the company’s RDS2 delivery system.
FAA’s Remote ID Rule Takes Effect in September—Is Your Drone Ready?
Businesses, law enforcement agencies, and recreational flyers will all be required to have remote ID capabilities by September 16.
Red Cat To Send 200 Surveillance, Recon Drones to Ukraine
The initial order of the firm’s long-range, high-speed Teal 2 model is expected to arrive in June.
