Latest Drone Technology News

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.

Elsight has secured a follow-on US$2 million order from a U.S. public safety customer, quadrupling its initial purchase and underscoring growing commercial traction ahead of expected FAA drone rule changes.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has raised A$190 million through institutional and strategic placements at an 9.3% discount, alongside a planned A$25 million share purchase plan, to fund its MARSS acquisition and expand defence capabilities.

Nanoveu Limited (ASX: NVU) is acquiring Singapore’s Spinoff Robotics, securing proprietary drone platforms and engineering talent to integrate its AI silicon with custom airframes. This vertical integration aims to propel Nanoveu into sovereign drone solutions for defence and critical infrastructure.

Adisyn’s subsidiary 2D Radar has teamed with Israeli plastics giant Raval to fast-track graphene-enhanced stealth parts for drones, aiming to compress development-to-production timelines from years to months.