The Buffalo-based battery materials company debuts NDAA-compliant pouch cells with up to 80% more energy density than standard Li-ion. Natrion has launched defense-optimized battery cells for uncrewed systems including drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids. The Buffalo, New York-based company announced the new product lines on May 14, 2026. The … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
Uncrewed Systems
Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI, talks with host Randy Goers about the real forces shaping the uncrewed systems industry, from supply chain security and regulatory bottlenecks to the growing influence of defense priorities, and what it all means for the future of autonomy. We’ll also take a closer look at XPONENTIAL 2026 and why it remains a key signal for where the … [Read more...] about Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
ePropelled Expands Hercules Starter Generator Line With Scalable Hybrid Power for Drones
ePropelled has announced a major 2026 expansion of its Hercules starter generator product line. The update targets hybrid drone propulsion and power solutions for uncrewed aerial, ground, and marine platforms. Expanded Hybrid Drone Propulsion Lineup The Hercules starter generator family spans approximately 500 W to 12 kW. The systems combine electric efficiency with … [Read more...] about ePropelled Expands Hercules Starter Generator Line With Scalable Hybrid Power for Drones
Volatus Aerospace Graduates to Toronto Stock Exchange
Volatus Aerospace Inc. will graduate to the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 20, 2026, trading under the symbol FLT. The move underscores the company’s efforts to scale its integrated uncrewed systems and autonomy solutions for commercial and government customers. The Canadian aerospace and defence firm delivers crewed and uncrewed aerial systems, advanced autonomy, and … [Read more...] about Volatus Aerospace Graduates to Toronto Stock Exchange
When Drones Deliver Robots: What Layered Autonomy Signals for the Future of Uncrewed Systems
How aerial and ground robotics are beginning to operate as integrated systems rather than standalone tools Recent reporting from Ukraine highlights an unexpected use of uncrewed systems: aerial drones being used to deploy small ground robots into hard-to-reach environments. While the context is military, the development itself is less about conflict and more about technology. … [Read more...] about When Drones Deliver Robots: What Layered Autonomy Signals for the Future of Uncrewed Systems
