unmanned aerial vehicle class
defence-blog.com Sep 15
Israeli drone helicopter clears key U.S. flight hurdle: Israeli drone maker Steadicopter has cleared a regulatory hurdle needed to expand operations of its Black ...
defence-blog.com/israeli-drone-helicopter-clears-key-u-s-flight-hurdle/
Bizarre 'jellyfish spotted on Mars' in resurfaced Nasa images: An image taken by Curiosity, a Martian rover, of Mars has raised eyebrows for having a 'jellyfish' ...
metro.co.uk/2026/08/17/bizarre-jellyfish-spotted-mars-resurfaced-nasa-images-29395084/
defence-blog.com Jul 31
UK drone helicopter clears key speed and payload test: A British-made uncrewed helicopter has flown faster than 100 miles per hour while carrying real cargo ...
defence-blog.com/uk-drone-helicopter-clears-key-speed-and-payload-test/
Ukraine Carries Out Aerial Assaults Dropping Robots From Drones: Combat footage indicates Ukraine is using heavy-lift multicopters to transport armed UGVs into ...
forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2026/08/03/ukraine-carries-out-aerial-assaults-dropping-robots-from--drones/
The Aviationist Jul 25
Leonardo Proteus Development Contract Extended: Leonardo confirmed at Farnborough International Airshow that funding for the Proteus uncrewed helicopter ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/24/leonardo-proteus-development-contract-extended/
US strikes Iran port with sea drones: Why militaries around the world are rushing to get them | World News
hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-strikes-iran-port-with-sea-drones-why-militaries-around-the-world-are-rushing-to-get-them-101784016833487.html
Space Jul 09
NASA begins funding hardware for 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission: NASA's nuclear-powered mission to Mars is taking shape with the selection of ...
space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-begins-funding-hardware-for-skyfall-mars-helicopter-mission
TWZ Jun 08
Airbus Unveils U145 Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter: The U145 transforms one of Europe’s most successful helicopters into an uncrewed aircraft optimized for risky ...
twz.com/air/airbus-unveils-u145-uncrewed-cargo-helicopter
AeroTime Jun 19
Thales pitches Schiebel S-301 drone for Apache wingman role: Thales presented Schiebel’s S-301 helicopter drone at Eurosatory 2026 as an armed VTOL platform for ...
aerotime.aero/articles/thales-schiebel-s301-drone-eurosatory-2026
Leonardo deal lets IDV build the Viking UGV at scale: Three months on from Leonardo's completed takeover of Iveco Defence Vehicles, the managing director of its ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-deal-lets-idv-build-the-viking-ugv-at-scale/
TWZ Jun 09
Ravenstorm At The Center Of Airbus’s New Combat Drone Portfolio: As Europe’s flagship next-generation fighter effort unravels, Airbus is betting heavily on ...
twz.com/air/ravenstorm-at-the-center-of-airbuss-new-combat-drone-portfolio
defence-blog.com Jun 01
Germany’s new unmanned helicopter just flew for the first time: A German aerospace firm completed the first flight of its Wespe unmanned helicopter on Thursday ...
defence-blog.com/germanys-new-unmanned-helicopter-just-flew-for-the-first-time/
defence-blog.com Jun 01
EU picks Austrian drone to hunt submarines from the sea: An Austrian unmanned helicopter capable of carrying 350 kg (772 lb) of payload and staying airborne for ...
defence-blog.com/eu-picks-austrian-drone-to-hunt-submarines-from-the-sea/
Aviation24.be Jun 09
Airbus unveils expanded drone portfolio at ILA Berlin: Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing one of Europe's broadest uncrewed aircraft portfolios at ILA Berlin ...
aviation24.be/air-shows/ila/airbus-unveils-expanded-drone-portfolio-at-ila-berlin/
New Atlas May 13
NASA pushes next-gen Mars helicopter rotors through the sound barrier: New NASA Mars helicopter rotor tests show blades can surpass Mach 1 safely ...
newatlas.com/space-systems/nasa-jpl-mars-helicopter-rotor-mach-1/
NASA Engineers Say New Rotor Breakthrough Could Enable Supersonic Helicopter Flight - AeroVironment (NASD
benzinga.com/news/topics/26/05/52733353/nasa-engineers-say-new-rotor-breakthrough-could-enable-supersonic-helicopter-flight
SYOS talks scale, proof and multi-domain ambition at CNE: SYOS CEO Sam Vye spoke to the UK Defence Journal at #CNE2026 about the company's growth ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/syos-talks-scale-proof-and-multi-domain-ambition-at-cne/
Contest Narrows in British Army's Search For Autonomous Apache Wingman: The British Army narrows its search for an autonomous Apache wingman ...
aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/contest-narrows-british-armys-search-autonomous-apache-wingman
Space May 17
Watch NASA's new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video): NASA is testing the limits of future Mars aircraft as it works to develop a ...
space.com/astronomy/mars/watch-nasas-new-mars-helicopter-rotor-break-the-speed-of-sound-video
NASA’s Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Blades Break Sound Barrier in Record Test: NASA has tested Mars helicopter blades that reach supersonic tip speeds ...
hothardware.com/news/nasas-next-gen-mars-helicopter-blades-break-sound-barrier
defence-blog.com Mar 28
Poland develops KURIER unmanned cargo helicopter: Polish defense technology company FlyFocus has developed the KURIER unmanned helicopter ...
defence-blog.com/poland-develops-kurier-unmanned-cargo-helicopter/
Robinson Unveils Family of Self-Flying Helicopters: Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit, will produce remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft.
flyingmag.com/robinson-family-autonomous-helicopters-r44-r66/
Robinson Unveils Family of Self-Flying Helicopters: Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit, will produce remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft.
flyingmag.com/robinson-family-autonomous-helicopters-r44-r66/
Spotify Mar 10
Greek UAV Makers Gain Global Interest as Military Drone Demand Surges: Greek drone companies are gaining international attention as Middle Eastern countries ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/03/10/greek-uav-makers-gain-global-interest-as-military-drone-demand-surges/
'Tremendous victory' after worrying time for Yeovil's Leonardo: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stepped in
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/tremendous-victory-after-worrying-time-10840616
New 'Mars GPS' lets Perseverance pinpoint its location within 25 centimeters
phys.org/news/2026-02-mars-gps-perseverance-centimeters.html
OpinionPutin’s threat to Britain is growing, but the Royal Navy is falling apart: There are good reasons to be hopeful, though
inews.co.uk/opinion/putins-threat-britain-growing-royal-navy-falling-apart-4232374
Spotify Feb 13
New Armed Drone Helicopters Could Transform Air Defence: The drone war entered a new phase as militaries shifted focus from speed and precision to endurance ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/02/13/new-armed-drone-helicopters-could-transform-air-defence/
Royal Navy Peregrine drone saved from crashing: A Royal Navy drone operator has been recognised after rapid intervention prevented an unmanned helicopter from ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-peregrine-drone-saved-from-crashing/
Titra Pushes Deeper Into Uncrewed And Logistics Market: Titra Teknoloji is stepping up its international marketing campaign as it targets expanded export ...
aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/titra-pushes-deeper-uncrewed-logistics-market
Tavistock Times Gazette Jan 18
Navy flies UK's first unmanned full-size helicopter in SW: A new Royal Navy unmanned helicopter makes history with its first flight.
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/navy-flies-uks-first-unmanned-full-size-helicopter-870257
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January: The Ministry of Defence has said no weapon system has yet been selected for the Royal Navy’s planned uncrewed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navys-proteus-drone-to-fly-in-january/
defence-blog.com Dec 18 25
France hosts next phase of Schiebel’s S-300 program: Schiebel has completed the first flight test campaign of its CAMCOPTER S-300 unmanned helicopter in France ...
defence-blog.com/france-hosts-next-phase-of-schiebels-s-300-program/
Britain’s proteus drone helicopter approaches first flight: The Royal Navy’s first full scale uncrewed helicopter has moved closer to flight after completing ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-proteus-drone-helicopter-approaches-first-flight/
defence-blog.com Nov 29 25
China develops high-altitude armed unmanned helicopter: China has developed a new “Meyu Arrow” high-altitude unmanned helicopter and confirmed that the aircraft ...
defence-blog.com/china-develops-high-altitude-armed-unmanned-helicopter/
Archer Selects Karem's Optimum-Speed Tiltrotor Tech For Defense eVTOL: Archer Aviation is choosing Karem Aircraft's optimum-speed tiltrotor technology ...
aviationweek.com/aerospace/advanced-air-mobility/archer-selects-karems-optimum-speed-tiltrotor-tech-defense-evtol
Paid articlePaywall China’s unmanned Moyujian strike helicopter is ready for plateau combat tests: At Aero Asia in Zhuhai, developer says it put high-altitude drone with missiles ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335223/chinas-unmanned-moyujian-strike-helicopter-ready-plateau-combat-tests
NASA heads to Death Valley to test new Mars drone tech: After reaching Mars with the Perseverance rover in early 2021, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter proved a huge ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-heads-to-death-valley-to-test-new-mars-drone-tech/
defence-blog.com Oct 31 25
China tests new tandem rotor drone helicopter: China has taken a new step in its unmanned aviation development with the successful maiden flight of the Boying ...
defence-blog.com/china-tests-new-tandem-rotor-drone-helicopter/
TWZ Nov 05 25
Oddball Chinese ‘Mini Drone Carrier’ Seen Being Used As A Test Ship: China has assembled an an array of unusual open-decked ships for testing and training ...
twz.com/sea/oddball-chinese-mini-drone-carrier-seen-being-used-as-a-test-ship
defence-blog.com Jul 02 25
China tests new armed helicopter drone: Sichuan-based Tengden Technology announced that its first female unmanned helicopter operator, Cheng Sijia ...
defence-blog.com/china-tests-new-armed-helicopter-drone/
Mars has ‘oceans’ worth’ of water – but it’s deep underground: Researchers have identified what they believe could be oceans' worth of water on Mars ...
digitaltrends.com/space/oceans-water-mars-underground/
Key FactsUnderground water reservoirs discovered on Mars
Aug 12, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- New research indicates the presence of water reservoirs beneath the surface of Mars.
- The data was collected by Nasa's Mars Insight Lander, which landed on the planet in 2018 and recorded Mars quakes.
- Researchers found that the water reservoirs are located at depths of about six to twelve miles in the Martian crust.
- This finding could also present a new target for the exploration of life on Mars.
NASA says goodbye to our planetary protector, the asteroid-spotting NEOWISE mission
digitaltrends.com/space/neowise-mission-ends/
NASA video maps all 72 flights taken by Mars Ingenuity helicopter: NASA has shared a video that maps all 72 of the flights taken on Mars by its trailblazing ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-video-maps-flights-mars-ingenuity-helicopter/
Final communications sent to the beloved Ingenuity Mars helicopter: NASA's hugely successful Mars helicopter Ingenuity will continue saving data in case ...
digitaltrends.com/space/ingenuity-helicopter-final-comms/
Total solar eclipse: NASA’s most important piece of advice: The next total solar eclipse is just hours away. NASA wants everyone to enjoy it ...
digitaltrends.com/space/total-solar-eclipse-nasa-most-important-piece-of-advice/
NASA puts out call for potential Mars astronauts: NASA has put out a call for wannabe astronauts, with those making it through the selection process likely ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-puts-out-call-for-potential-mars-astronauts/
Final images of Ingenuity reveal an entire blade broke off the helicopter | Ars Technica
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/final-images-of-ingenuity-reveal-an-entire-blade-broke-off-the-helicopter/
The NASA Mars helicopter’s work is not done, it turns out: NASA’s Mars helicopter has been grounded since January 18 after suffering damage to one of its rotors ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-mars-helicopter-work-not-done/
NASA’s Perseverance Rover spots damaged, lonely Ingenuity helicopter in the ‘bland’ part of Mars
popsci.com/science/perseverance-ingenuity/
Relive Mars rover’s spectacular landing exactly 3 years ago: NASA's Perseverance rover landed on Mars on February 18, 2021, so it's the perfect time to ...
digitaltrends.com/space/relive-mars-rover-landing-3-years-ago/
RIP Mars Ingenuity, the ‘little helicopter that could’: NASA confirms its historic engineering feat finally succumbed to the Red Planet’s hazards ...
popsci.com/science/rip-ingenuity-mars-helicopter/
NASA Restores Contact with Mars Helicopter Ingenuity: After an unexpected communications dropout, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter is back in business on Mars
space.com/ingenuity-mars-helicopter-nasa-communications-regained-perserverance
Some Ingenuity and Halo Bassinets Can Tilt Dangerously and Pose Risks to Infants: CR tests find that the Ingenuity Dream & Grow Bedside Bassinet and Halo ...
consumerreports.org/babies-kids/bassinets/ingenuity-and-halo-bassinets-tilt-dangerously-safety-risk-a8700348394/
Watch London see in 2024 with drones, and a LOT of fireworks: London has just seen in the New Year with a massive fireworks display that also deployed drones ...
digitaltrends.com/space/watch-london-see-in-2024-with-drones-and-fireworks/
NASA’s Mars helicopter just flew a colossal distance: During its 69th flight on Mars this week, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew a colossal distance ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-mars-helicopter-flies-colossal-distance/