Latest Drone Technology News

Nanoveu Limited showcased its cutting-edge EMASS semiconductor technology at the Pitt Street Research Semiconductor Conference 2026, spotlighting its ultra-low-power AI chips designed for next-gen smart devices and drones.

True North Copper has secured a $250,000 Queensland Government grant to fund an advanced drone-based geophysical survey at its Mt Oxide Copper Project, aiming to uncover concealed copper deposits ahead of its 2026 drilling campaign.

MetalsGrove Mining has launched an advanced regolith mapping and UAV LiDAR survey at its Zuénoula Project, aiming to sharpen exploration targets and accelerate gold discovery in central Côte d’Ivoire.

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.

Electro Optic Systems has locked in a $100 million secured loan facility to fuel growth and support its acquisition of MARSS, positioning the company for expansion in counter-drone technologies.

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.

HighCom Limited has announced a $7 million capital raise alongside a $1 million Share Purchase Plan to support working capital and product innovation, aiming for a strong revenue rebound and profitability in the second half of FY26.

Summit Minerals has acquired the high-grade Keystone Project in Nevada and raised over $1 million through a rights issue, setting the stage for a strategic rebrand to Western Ridge Resources.

First Graphene Limited has reported a landmark quarter with a 156% surge in customer cash receipts and a major industrial-scale production of graphene-enhanced cement, signalling a pivotal step in commercialising graphene across multiple sectors.

Austin Metals has launched Phase 1 exploration at its Austin Gold Project, using high-resolution drone imagery and detailed field mapping to refine drill targets focused on BIF-related mineralisation.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) reports a record $459 million contract backlog, major new defence contracts including a $120 million laser weapon deal, and a strategic acquisition to boost counter-drone capabilities.

DroneShield Limited has reported a stellar 277% revenue surge in FY2025, underpinned by a booming SaaS segment and a robust $2.09 billion sales pipeline. The company is scaling manufacturing and capitalising on new US legislation to expand its counter-drone technology footprint.