The company's first fixed-wing aircraft flies up to 100 mph across a 30-mile radius from a five-aircraft robotic dock, alongside two new industry-specific software platforms. Skydio announced the F10 Lightrunner, its first fixed-wing aircraft, on September 24, 2026 at its annual Ascend conference in Summerlin, Nevada. The San Mateo, California drone manufacturer also … [Read more...] about Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026
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Delair Unveils DT61 Long-Range Drone with Multi-Mission Capability
New fixed-wing VTOL platform expands Delair's reach in civilian and defense applications Delair Introduces the DT61 for Extended-Range Operations Toulouse-based drone manufacturer Delair has announced the launch of its newest drone, the DT61, expanding its portfolio with a heavy-lift, long-range aircraft designed for both civilian and defense missions. The announcement was … [Read more...] about Delair Unveils DT61 Long-Range Drone with Multi-Mission Capability
Aeromao’s VT-Naut Drone: Bridging the Gap Between Land and Sea
First of its kind, fixed wing VTOL water landing drone Aeromao has launched the VT-Naut, a groundbreaking fixed-wing VTOL drone with the unique ability to land on water. This innovative feature sets the VT-Naut apart: the company says that VT-Naut is the first drone of its kind. The VT-Naut VTOSL (Vertical Takeoff and Short Landing) is a versatile aerial solution designed … [Read more...] about Aeromao’s VT-Naut Drone: Bridging the Gap Between Land and Sea
Mysterious Drone Swarm Baffles Colorado Police
A series of nighttime flights of what appears to be a drone swarm has northeastern Colorado police scratching their heads in puzzlement. According to a report in the Denver Post, at least 17 fixed-wing drones with a six-foot wing span, regularly fly what appear to be search or mapping missions. Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliot told the Post the drones … [Read more...] about Mysterious Drone Swarm Baffles Colorado Police
TORUS: Atmospheric Scientists Using Drones To Understand Tornadoes
During spring and summer supercell thunderstorms roam through the central United States, bringing with them lightning, huge hailstones and dangerously high winds. Some develop tornadoes, and a collective of atmospheric scientists led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are using drones to better understand why. The TORUS research project (Targeted Observation by Radars … [Read more...] about TORUS: Atmospheric Scientists Using Drones To Understand Tornadoes
