Latest Drones News

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.

Viking Mines has completed a cutting-edge drone survey at its Linka Tungsten Project, integrating 1970s data with modern technology to fast-track exploration and permitting.

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.

iTech Minerals reports significant gold and antimony intersections from recent drilling at Reynolds Range, Northern Territory, alongside a new magnetic survey expanding exploration targets.

Loyal Metals has confirmed a large, thick, near-surface copper-gold-silver mineralised zone at its Highway Reward project, alongside a new zinc-rich polymetallic discovery, signalling a potential shift to bulk-minable resources.

Marvel Gold Limited has pinpointed five high priority gold targets at its Hanang Project in Tanzania from initial drone magnetic survey data, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

West Coast Silver has completed a significant phase of drilling at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, revealing visible native silver in multiple holes and securing $3.2 million in fresh capital to advance exploration and processing studies.

Marvel Gold Limited has initiated a comprehensive drone-borne magnetic survey over its Hanang Gold Project in Tanzania and entered a binding agreement to divest its Yanfolila Gold Project in Mali, signalling a strategic shift in its asset portfolio.

IperionX has secured a US$0.3 million prototype order from American Rheinmetall to supply lightweight titanium components for U.S. Army combat vehicles, marking a strategic step in reshoring critical materials production.

RocketDNA’s December quarter saw a robust 32% revenue jump, underpinned by new contracts with mining giants BHP and Anglo American, signalling strong momentum for 2026.

Nanoveu Limited has raised A$7.5 million through a strategic placement to accelerate the commercial rollout of its cutting-edge EMASS ECS-DoT semiconductor technology, including a rapid 16nm chip tape-out and live drone validation.