Latest Drone Technology News

Boresight Ltd’s US subsidiary has landed a US$383,275 purchase order from a repeat North American military customer, tripling previous drone orders and expanding its footprint in counter-drone training.

Nanoveu's EMASS division has been granted a US patent for a silicon accelerator that dramatically speeds up AI object detection, underpinning its next-gen ECS-DoT chip now in production at TSMC.

Hydrix is ramping up its defence technology efforts, focusing on sensing and autonomous systems aligned with Australia’s $425 billion 2026 National Defence Strategy. The company is developing internal prototypes and forging partnerships to commercialise intellectual property in counter-drone and ISR applications.

Nanoveu’s half-year report reveals a sharp drop in revenue and a widening net loss, offset by key technological milestones including a 16nm AI chip tape-out, drone efficiency gains, and a strategic robotics acquisition.

Estrella Resources has identified multiple high-conductivity anomalies at its Ira Miri project via a novel UAV geophysical survey, prompting plans for the deepest mineral exploration drilling ever in Timor-Leste starting September 2026.

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.

DroneShield has locked in $23.2 million in European military contracts and launched RfAI-3, its advanced RF detection engine, while upgrading FY2026 revenue guidance to $250-$270 million.

Nanoveu’s ECS-DoT edge-AI chip has proven its mettle in live drone trials with up to 51% energy efficiency gains, while the acquisition of Spinoff Robotics adds proprietary drone platforms and engineering talent to accelerate commercialisation.

Nanoveu has completed its acquisition of Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, gaining validated drone platforms and engineering talent to fast-track its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon integration for advanced aerial applications.

RocketDNA Ltd is acquiring the remaining 40% of its Western Australian subsidiary in a $1 million share-based transaction, simplifying its group structure without operational changes.

Nanoveu Limited has completed tape-out of its next-generation 16nm ECS-DoT AI chip, progressing its ultra-low-power edge AI commercialisation, while bolstering its drone systems capabilities through the Spinoff Robotics acquisition.

Boresight Ltd (ASX: BST) is seeking to raise $8 million through a public offer to expand its cost-effective military drone manufacturing, targeting growth in the US and European markets.