Latest Drone Technology News

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.

FMR Resources has completed a detailed airborne EM survey at its Fairfield Copper Project in Canada and secured a drill contractor to commence maiden drilling at the Demoiselle Prospect in mid-February 2025. The survey results have identified multiple high-priority copper targets, setting the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

DroneShield has secured three contracts worth $11.8 million from an Asia Pacific military customer, signaling growing adoption of its counter-drone technology in the region.

RocketDNA has reported its strongest quarter yet, breaking the $2 million revenue barrier and marking its first international export of the xBot® autonomous drone platform to a major African mining operation.