Latest Autonomous Drones News

RocketDNA Ltd has secured a $1 million contract extension from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance to continue its autonomous drone operations in the Bowen Basin until October 2026, reinforcing its position in mining tech.

RocketDNA reported a 52% year-on-year revenue increase and expanded its autonomous drone operations with four new enterprise customers in Q2 FY26. The company also advanced software integration with Deswik to embed drone data into mine-planning workflows.

RocketDNA has fully deployed its Skylink® Operating System to all enterprise customers, driving over 1,000 active users and securing a 12-month pipeline of 25,000 pre-scheduled drone missions.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has launched a A$175 million capital raising to complete its MARSS acquisition and accelerate expansion in counter-drone and defence technologies, buoyed by a surge in Middle East orders.

dorsaVi has initiated its Ultra-Edge Modular Design program, transitioning from IP development to a manufacturable hardware platform targeting robotics, exoskeletons, and industrial AI with ultra-low power consumption.

RocketDNA Ltd delivered a break-even operating cash flow quarter with $2.47 million revenue, driven by soaring autonomous drone usage and the debut of its Skylink® operating system.

RocketDNA has launched its proprietary Skylink® operating system, now live with a Tier-1 mining customer, promising to transform autonomous drone management with real-time mission control and scalable automation.

RocketDNA Ltd reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 76.83 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, expanding its autonomous drone footprint across Australia and Africa while securing major mining contracts.

Nanoveu Limited has secured exclusive evaluation rights to four cutting-edge autonomous drone navigation technologies from Nanyang Technological University, aiming to advance GPS-free multi-drone coordination and endurance.

RocketDNA’s December quarter saw a robust 32% revenue jump, underpinned by new contracts with mining giants BHP and Anglo American, signalling strong momentum for 2026.

RocketDNA has secured approximately A$1 million in new orders from major mining clients, expanding its autonomous drone deployments and software services across Australia and Africa.

EOS has bolstered its counter-drone arsenal by acquiring a UK-based interceptor business and securing a landmark €71.4 million export contract for its 100kW high energy laser system with The Netherlands.