Aerial Drones & UAV Systems
UAVs, loitering munitions and the systems that fly them — from tactical quadcopters to long-endurance platforms.
Reconnaissance drones: AeroVironment upgrades the Netherlands’ Puma drones
The Puma mini-UAS of the Dutch armed forces have reached the end of their service life. AeroVironment is upgrading the reconnaissance drones to Block III, supplemented by the larger Puma LE – the first systems reach the troops this year.
eVTOL for the military: Horizon Aircraft sees growing interest in Cavorite X7
Troop transport, rescue missions, special forces teams: Horizon Aircraft is promoting its hybrid eVTOL Cavorite X7 to the military. The aircraft is still in flight testing, but key data on weight, payload and range are available.
Reconnaissance drones in drone dogfights: Russia protects Zala 421-16 with Ukhilyant system
Ukrainian interceptor drones are taking a toll on Russian reconnaissance drones. Zala responds with Ukhilyant, an AI-supported evasion system – but a captured drone now gives Ukraine insight into the technology.
Unmanned helicopter at 20: Camcopter and a look into Schiebel's future
For two decades the Camcopter S-100 unmanned helicopter has shaped unmanned aviation. Now the S-300 is waiting in the wings. Hans Georg Schiebel on the evolution of the S-100, the new model's missions and Austria as a location for innovation.
Drone technology: Sikorsky tests “rotor blown wing” prototype in helicopter and aeroplane mode
52 kilograms, two propellers, more than 40 take-offs and landings: Sikorsky has successfully tested new drone technology, a rotor blown wing prototype. The company sees potential for larger models with hybrid-electric propulsion.
Drone manufacturer Quantum Systems takes over Air Robot in full and adds multicopter drones to its portfolio
By acquiring Air Robot GmbH of Arnsberg, drone manufacturer Quantum Systems adds multicopter drones to its range. Air Robot, a supplier for Mikado II and Tiquila, remains an independent company within the group.
Unmanned systems for logistics: EDA selects Schiebel Camcopter S-100 for programme under HEDI
The EDA wants to trial unmanned systems in cross-domain logistics and has chosen Schiebel's Camcopter S-100 as its preferred solution. Testing with the Italian Army takes place in June and July 2025, including last-mile resupply.
Drone industry: Quantum Systems plans massive expansion of production in Germany
More manufacturing in Germany: at a press briefing, Quantum Systems presented its expansion plans. Founder, sales and advisory board justify the move with the security situation and the call for a shift from words to deeds in the drone industry.
Drone technology from Lithuania: Mitekas Systems turns drones into weapon carriers
Upgrading freely available components and drones into weapon carriers without putting operators at risk from improvised fuzes: this is the drone technology Mitekas Systems from Lithuania presents. Mindaugas Milasauskas explains the system.
Drone manufacturer Height Technologies: tethered from a box to a permanent eye in the sky
A box on a truck, combat vehicle or autonomous quad with a tethered drone inside: Dutch drone manufacturer Height Technologies relies on autonomous aerial surveillance with its EZ product family – and launches the MI-4 in April.
Unmanned systems: the Netherlands aims to boost drone production through a national consortium
A presentation at the barracks in Oirschot focused on unmanned systems and the armed forces' enormous need for expansion. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman urged speed in a video message.
Quantum Systems drones are battle-proven
The drones of German manufacturer Quantum Systems have gained international recognition through their use by the Ukrainian armed forces. A visit to Marius Wolter, Head of Governmental Sales, at the company's stand at Enforce Tac 2025.
Attack drone Sarisa II fires Thales FZ275 – the rocket the Austrian Armed Forces will soon use
What the Austrian Armed Forces are procuring for their new AW169 helicopter is already launched from an attack drone in Greece: SAS Technology has tested guided and unguided Thales FZ275 rockets with the Sarisa II.