Latest Drone Technology News

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.

DroneShield launches SentryCiv, a subscription-based AI-powered counter-drone solution designed to protect civilian critical infrastructure from emerging aerial threats.

Loyal Metals has raised $2 million through a targeted placement to accelerate exploration at its newly acquired Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine, leveraging cutting-edge AI and drone technologies.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record-breaking second quarter with revenues surging 480% year-on-year, underpinned by a robust $176 million in committed sales and a $2.3 billion pipeline. The company is aggressively expanding manufacturing and investing in next-generation counter-drone technologies to meet soaring global demand.

Loyal Metals is deploying cutting-edge drone geophysics to unlock deep copper-gold potential at the historic Highway Reward mine, leveraging AI and $4.4 million in funding.

DroneShield Limited has secured a $5 million contract under Australia’s Project LAND156 to supply portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force, positioning itself as a key player in the nation’s evolving defence technology landscape.

DroneShield is investing $13 million to significantly expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint, aiming to boost annual production capacity nearly fivefold by the end of 2026.

DroneShield Limited has landed a significant $11.7 million follow-on research contract from a Five Eyes Department of Defence customer, marking its fourth award from this strategic alliance.

RocketDNA has secured an 18-month contract with Vault Minerals to provide advanced aerial data services at the King of the Hills gold operation, integrating its latest autonomous drone technology and automated data processing.

Nanoveu’s subsidiary EMASS has demonstrated a 33% increase in simulated drone flight time using its ultra-low-power ECS-DoT AI chip, marking a significant step toward real-world drone autonomy and efficiency.