Latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicles News

Papyrus Australia has produced a second batch of TBS board samples, expanded pulp capacity in Adelaide and secured additional funding as it moves towards commercial supply. The progress comes with testing still incomplete and an estimated 4.87 months of funding available.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries under its principal production program, with an initial batch ready for collection from its European manufacturing network. The company has also lifted stated monthly manufacturing capacity to 200 units, although future revenue remains dependent on output, acceptance and logistics.

Adisyn has moved closer to commercialising its graphene platform after independently verified sub-300°C deposition, a US patent allowance and a new defence technology arm. The progress came alongside a A$7.83 million statutory loss, A$4.47 million in operating cash outflows and a heavily judgement-based A$42.1 million technology asset.

AngloGold Ashanti has completed a 2,659-sample soil geochemistry program at EcoGraf’s Golden Eagle project in Tanzania, with results now pending ahead of a planned drilling phase. The work forms part of a US$9 million farm-in while EcoGraf prepares separate exploration across a broader portfolio of gold and critical-minerals targets.

Orbital Corporation has broadened its customer base and product lineup, positioning itself to capture growth in defence and commercial UAV markets with $3.2 million in expected sales for Q1 FY2027.

1414 Degrees has inked a letter of intent with South Korea’s JR Energy Solution to jointly develop and scale battery cells using its SiNTL silicon anode technology, targeting defence, UAV, space, and robotics markets.

Peako Limited has kicked off detailed UAV magnetic surveys across five prime targets in Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for maiden drilling campaigns this October.

KTEK Aerosystems has obtained a key export licence from the Netherlands, enabling it to ship components to its US facility for assembly and delivery. This milestone solidifies the company’s trans-Atlantic supply chain and supports its targeted September delivery restart.

Orbital Corporation broadened its international footprint with new UAV propulsion orders across the US, India, and Middle East, while advancing its Power by the Hour service to underpin recurring revenue streams.

Orbital Corporation's 150HFE propulsion system has powered its inaugural flight on AATI's AiRanger UAV, triggering follow-on orders worth over US$750,000 and signalling growth in UAV propulsion sales and service revenue.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

KTEK Aerosystems has restarted deliveries after Middle East conflict-related supply chain disruptions, shipping an initial A$500,000 order and aiming for 150 units per month within five months.