Jaunt Air Mobility's autonomous slowed-rotor platform targets defense ISR, cargo logistics, and remote operations in two mission variants. AIRO Group Holdings has publicly unveiled its full-scale autonomous VTOL aircraft at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit. The Nasdaq-listed aerospace and defense company announced the reveal on May 12, 2026. The aircraft comes from AIRO's … [Read more...] about From The Floor of XPONENTIAL: AIRO and Jaunt Reveal Dual-Use VTOL Aircraft for Defense and Cargo Missions
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Saildrone Deploys 16 Voyager USVs for Coast Guard Great Lakes Mission
The Bay Area autonomous maritime company brings persistent surveillance to the Great Lakes and Northeast under a $15.5 million Coast Guard contract. Saildrone is deploying 16 Voyager unmanned surface vehicles in support of US Coast Guard missions across the Great Lakes and the Northeast. The Alameda, California-based company announced the deployment on May 11, 2026. The deal … [Read more...] about Saildrone Deploys 16 Voyager USVs for Coast Guard Great Lakes Mission
RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
The Stillwater, Oklahoma firm secures NDAA compliance and DIU listing for its compact thermal imaging payload aimed at unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions. RPX Technologies has added its Embir-3 thermal camera to the Blue UAS Framework. The Stillwater, Oklahoma-based company announced the listing on May 8, 2026. The camera is now available as a trusted thermal imaging … [Read more...] about RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
Amprius Taps Intralink for South Korea Drone Battery Push
The Silicon Valley battery maker brings on a Seoul-based business development team to chase OEM and pack-maker deals across Korea's drone, robotics, and mobility sectors. Amprius Technologies has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to deepen its presence in South Korea. The Silicon Valley battery maker announced the engagement on May 11, 2026. … [Read more...] about Amprius Taps Intralink for South Korea Drone Battery Push
Rogue Cortex and UAS Nexus Launch Modular FPV Drone Developer Kit
Salt Lake City partnership pairs UAS Nexus' Platform One airframe with Rogue Cortex's SDK to give engineers a production-grade FPV foundation. Rogue Cortex and UAS Nexus have launched a modular FPV drone developer kit. The Salt Lake City-based companies announced the partnership on May 8, 2026. The kit pairs UAS Nexus' Platform One drone with Rogue Cortex's SDK, software … [Read more...] about Rogue Cortex and UAS Nexus Launch Modular FPV Drone Developer Kit
