Latest Drone Technology News

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.

Electro Optic Systems projects first-half 2025 revenue between A$40 million and A$45 million, underpinned by a major Middle East contract and a growing contract backlog now at A$170 million.

HighCom Limited has landed a significant A$2.6 million order from the Australian Department of Defence to supply Counter Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems, marking a strategic expansion into counter-drone technology.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a €31 million contract for its flagship Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System, marking its largest naval order to date from a Western European government.

EOS is midway through a strategic turnaround, divesting non-core assets and strengthening its balance sheet while advancing cutting-edge counter-drone, high energy laser weapons, and space control technologies amid robust global demand.

RocketDNA has become the first drone operator to earn simultaneous BARS Gold Certification in Australia and Africa, while progressing a key pilot project with Rio Tinto despite a 19% revenue decline in Q1 2025.