Four systems receive time-limited approvals as a new case-by-case pathway takes shape News and Commentary. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to formally incorporate a new category of devices granted Conditional Approval by federal agencies. The March 18, 2026 action marks the first time the FCC has identified specific drone systems … [Read more...] about FCC Updates Covered List, Introduces First Conditional Approvals for Drone Systems
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Hydrogen-powered Z1 UAS Enters U.S. Army Acquisition Pipeline
Heven AeroTech has secured a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal for its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft system and supporting hydrogen generation systems. Hydrogen-powered Z1 enters Army acquisition pipeline Effective January 2026, the BOA establishes a streamlined contract vehicle for Army units … [Read more...] about Hydrogen-powered Z1 UAS Enters U.S. Army Acquisition Pipeline
30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
Lawmakers and defense officials debate whether the U.S. is ready for large-scale drone warfare as the Pentagon launches a major procurement effort. Pentagon Signals New Demand for Low-Cost Attack Drones The Pentagon has launched a major effort to rapidly scale the production of small attack drones, signaling a shift toward mass deployment of low-cost systems on the … [Read more...] about 30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
ePropelled Expands Electronic Propulsion Portfolio with New Motor Controllers and Intelligent Power Systems
Expanded ESC and power management lineup supports growing demand for integrated propulsion systems across uncrewed platforms Electric propulsion developer ePropelled has announced a major expansion of its electronic propulsion technologies. The update includes new electronic speed controllers (ESCs), Intelligent Power Systems (iPS), and related components. The company says … [Read more...] about ePropelled Expands Electronic Propulsion Portfolio with New Motor Controllers and Intelligent Power Systems
Vector Secures $20M J.P. Morgan Loan to Scale U.S. sUAS Manufacturing
Bluffdale, UT-based defense company Vector has secured a $20 million loan from J.P. Morgan to expand domestic small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) manufacturing capacity. The financing follows Vector's Series A funding round, which closed in September 2025 and raised $61 million. That round drew investment from Pelion Venture Partners, Harpoon Ventures, Point72 Ventures, … [Read more...] about Vector Secures $20M J.P. Morgan Loan to Scale U.S. sUAS Manufacturing
