
Hargrave Technologies introduced the microDRIVE MP, a 60 V, 120 A motor controller tailored for medium VTOL and helicopter UAVs. The ESC offers high‑current performance in an IP67‑rated, rugged enclosure, addressing the growing power and durability demands of expanding UAV missions. It supports both Hargrave’s efficient FOCAL algorithm and a rapid trapezoidal drive mode, providing flexibility for varied flight profiles. Integrated telemetry, DroneCAN and ARINC 825 communications, and over 60 configurable parameters enable seamless avionics integration and real‑time system visibility.

Swedish firm Everdrone unveiled the E3, a purpose‑built medical transport drone that replaces its earlier E2 platform with fully proprietary hardware. The new model doubles payload capacity to 4.5 kg and cruises above 80 km/h, enabling deliveries in under three minutes—significantly faster...

CHC Navigation and MOVA unveiled the NAVAX 5000 AWD robotic mower at CES 2026, featuring CHCNAV’s satellite‑ground RTK service and an integrated high‑precision positioning chip that delivers centimeter‑level accuracy without a local base station or cellular data. The mower combines...

MostaTech will exhibit its full suite of inertial sensors at Oceanology International 2026 in London, showcasing fiber‑optic gyroscope (FOG) based IMUs, multi‑axis G‑Series gyros, and single‑axis solutions. The U‑Series IMUs (U123D and U121D) combine FOGs with MEMS accelerometers to meet...

ISS Aerospace and Anduril UK announced a partnership to embed the ISSOS WASP launched effect into Anduril’s sovereign Lattice command‑and‑control platform. The integration, completed in a single day, was validated with a flight test at ISS Aerospace’s Oxford facility. WASP...

Alpha Unmanned Systems and Turkish defence firm HAVELSAN have signed a strategic partnership to bring HAVELSAN’s advanced unmanned aerial platforms to Spain. Alpha will act as the exclusive distributor and lifecycle‑support provider for Spanish government and security customers, delivering training,...

Vertiq has launched servo firmware version 0.1.1, extending DroneCAN and IQUART functionality across its G2 and G1 servo modules. The update adds ArrayCommand support, ActuatorStatus telemetry, and dynamic node‑ID features while introducing unitless control types and linear displacement mapping for...

Aerobits has opened a pre‑sale for its TR‑10 transponder, a 10‑W low‑power Mode A/C/S unit with optional ADS‑B extended squitter designed for small drones operating in Transponder Mandatory Zones. The 75‑gram, 53.5 × 43.5 × 18 mm device delivers +40 dBm output, a dynamic range of...

Greensea IQ has released the Bayonet Underwater Controller, a production‑grade, diver‑focused interface for commanding unmanned marine systems. The rugged unit operates to 40 m depth, offers six hours of battery life, and features 30 programmable buttons plus dual joysticks. Built on...

Micro‑Magic has introduced the U5000, a tactical‑grade MEMS inertial measurement unit positioned to match the performance of Sensonor’s STIM320 series. The device delivers gyroscope bias stability of ≤0.1°/h, angle random walk of ≤0.1°/√h, and accelerometer bias under 30 µg, while operating...

ALTUS LSA, a UAV developer, is joining two Horizon Europe initiatives—FORESIGHT and PANTHEON—to create advanced drone platforms for disaster response. FORESIGHT focuses on heavy‑lift multicopter UAVs capable of carrying 40‑100 kg payloads, equipped with LiDAR and laser beacons for navigation in...

XPONENTIAL 2026, held May 11‑14 in Detroit, is the world’s largest showcase for uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomy across air, ground and maritime sectors. The event emphasizes production‑ready technology, with exhibitors demonstrating integrated platforms, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable deployment at...

SteerAI unveiled xRift, an autonomous flat‑deck all‑terrain vehicle at Abu Dhabi's Unmanned Systems Exhibition. The platform replaces a traditional cab with a modular deck, supporting up to 500 kg of payloads ranging from ISR kits to weapon systems. Powered by the...

Ascend Engineering has delivered a suite of upstream contributions to the PX4 open‑source drone ecosystem, including a new UAVCAN hardpoint command node, a major QGroundControl joystick refactor, and drivers for the Lightware GRF‑500 rangefinder. The company also fixed a critical...

Cellula Robotics has been chosen for the Canadian Technology Accelerators Maritime Defence and Security program in the United Kingdom. The initiative, led by the Canadian High Commission and BMNT, connects Canadian ocean‑technology firms with UK defence and industry stakeholders. In...