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NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree
EduTech

NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree

NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access
Supply Chain

Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access

Drone Major has launched a platform to help UK drone SMEs access large contracts, boosting supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Northern Powergrid to deploy 50 field-repairable ShadowVu drones
Drones

Northern Powergrid to deploy 50 field-repairable ShadowVu drones

Northern Powergrid will deploy 50 lightweight, field-repairable ShadowVu drones for inspections, boosting safety and efficiency across its northern England network.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents
Application Performance Monitoring

Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Global Stories

Drone Technology stories

DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth
Enterprise Resource Planning

DroneShield posts record revenue & positive cash flow on SaaS growth

DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Robotics

Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion

Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Drone Forge secures record Flexrotor order with Airbus in Asia-Pacific
Drones

Drone Forge secures record Flexrotor order with Airbus in Asia-Pacific

Drone Forge inks largest Flexrotor order with Airbus for 17 aircraft, boosting Asia-Pacific surveillance and maritime operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems
EduTech

Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
Drones

Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market

Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Drone Technology stories

Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads
Drones

Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads

Australian firm Freespace Operations unveils a drone system that lets multiple drones carry 100kg together, quadrupling single drone payloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Aimer Farming secures NZD $750,000 to accelerate global growth
Artificial Intelligence

Aimer Farming secures NZD $750,000 to accelerate global growth

New Zealand's Aimer Farming has secured NZD $750,000 from Cultivate Ventures to expand its AI-driven pasture management tech and grow globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Alloy raises AUD $4.5m to solve data challenges in robotics
Robotics

Alloy raises AUD $4.5m to solve data challenges in robotics

Alloy secures AUD $4.5m pre-seed funding to tackle robotics data challenges, aiding engineers to analyse vast sensor data more efficiently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Delivery drones poised to tackle logistics shortages by 2028
Drones

Delivery drones poised to tackle logistics shortages by 2028

By 2028, delivery drones may ease US logistics workforce shortages amid expected regulatory changes and rising industry adoption, says Tech.co survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters
Unified Communications

Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026
Disaster Recovery

Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026

Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience
Drones

Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience

Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
Drones

DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025