Latest Drone Technology News

DroneShield is investing $13 million over three years to open a new counter-drone research facility in Adelaide, marking a key step in its global growth and technology development.

RocketDNA Ltd has landed a $450,000 contract with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance to operate three SurveyBot drone units over nine months, reinforcing its foothold in the mining sector.

Electro Optic Systems updates its 2025 revenue outlook to $115-125 million from existing contracts, with potential for an additional $25 million from new orders. The company’s contract backlog has jumped to $299 million, reflecting strong demand despite some delays in contract signings.

Native Mineral Resources has identified 15 promising new gold exploration targets at its Blackjack Gold Mine in Queensland following a detailed drone magnetic survey, setting the stage for drilling in November 2025.

DroneShield has surpassed 4,000 systems sold globally, securing $7.9 million in new contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense and reporting record half-year revenue growth.

DroneShield Limited has responded to ASX scrutiny over its disclosure of losing a $45.9 million Systems Integration Partner contract for Project LAND 156, denying the information was material to investors.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has demonstrated a remarkable leap in drone endurance using its ECS-DoT ultra-low-power AI chip, achieving average flight time extensions of 60% across multiple drone types in over 300 simulated trials.

RocketDNA Ltd reported a slight revenue decline and increased losses in H1 2025 but marked significant progress in drone technology deployments and operational certifications.

Estrella Resources has launched a comprehensive drone and geophysical survey program across its manganese and limestone projects in Timor-Leste, aiming to sharpen geological models and enhance drill targeting ahead of upcoming campaigns.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a role in the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion Project LAND 156, aiming to develop advanced counter-drone capabilities over the next decade. Initial orders for EOS’s Slinger remote weapon system could boost revenues from 2026 onwards.

Electro Optic Systems reveals a challenging half-year with a steep revenue drop and loss from continuing operations, offset by a substantial gain from divesting EM Solutions and a major new laser weapons contract.

RocketDNA has secured a three-year contract to deploy its autonomous drone solution at the Gruyere Gold Mine, marking a significant step in integrating AI-powered surveying technology in mining operations.