British drone manufacturer Windracers has announced that its ULTRA heavy-lift drone can now fly up to 2,000km in a single flight while carrying a 200kg payload—a capability that positions the aircraft among the world's most advanced long-endurance unmanned aerial systems. The announcement came at Windracers LAUNCH 2026 in London, where CEO Simon Muderack revealed the expanded … [Read more...] about Windracers ULTRA Achieves 2,000km Range with Heavy-Lift Payload Capability
Unmanned Aerial Systems
US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion
According to a recent article by Reuters, the United States Army is preparing a major acquisition push in unmanned systems, with a goal of procuring at least one million drones over the next two to three years. A Massive Increase in Scale The Army currently buys about 50,000 drones each year. The plan to scale up to one million represents an extraordinary twenty-fold … [Read more...] about US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion
Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries
UAS manufacturer invests in advanced power technology as industry demand surges Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced a new purchase order exceeding $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer. The order follows a $15 million commitment earlier this year, underscoring growing demand for high-performance batteries … [Read more...] about Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries
U.S. Military Accelerates Drone Deployment via New Marketplace Initiative
The U.S. Army is launching a new digital “marketplace” to help match unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with warfighter needs based on mission requirements and verified performance data, says a recent article in DefenseScoop. A Strategic Pivot Toward Speed and Transparency The Army’s forthcoming UAS marketplace represents a fundamental shift away from traditional acquisition … [Read more...] about U.S. Military Accelerates Drone Deployment via New Marketplace Initiative
Drones to the Rescue: Japanese Company Deploys Automated Alerts for Tsunamis and Earthquakes
Tested in Ichinomiya and Sendai, the system offers a faster, safer way to respond to tsunamis, earthquakes, and floods. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. After a record-breaking 8.8 magnitude earthquake off a remote Siberian peninsula sent communities across the … [Read more...] about Drones to the Rescue: Japanese Company Deploys Automated Alerts for Tsunamis and Earthquakes
