sUAS News

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) are increasingly being used for civilian research and surveying across the globe. sUAS News serves as a go-to news source for developments and regulations related to these smaller drones. To contribute to sUAS News, writers should have experience in flying or building UAS, or have been involved in the regulatory processes for unmanned aircraft systems.

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European defence OEM expands supply agreement for additional US$5.35M(~A$8.2M) for a total of US$9.63M (~A$15M) to be delivered in 2025

1 week ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

 Elsight has received an additional contract from a European defence drone OEM for US$5.35M(~A$8.2M) for delivery through end of 2025 (May Contract) The order follows the previously announced contract on 9 April 2025 from the same customer for atotal of US$4.28m (~A$6.8m) (April Contract), taking customer commitment to a total of US$9.63M(~A$15M) The April and May contracts are expected to move Elsight through to profitability and cash flowbreak-even in CY25.
Keynote remarks made by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins at XPONENTIAL 2025 on May 20, 2025

1 week ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

Good morning, everyone. It is great to be here with all of you in Houston in the great state of Texas, a state leading the way in the deployment of uncrewed and autonomous vehicles. Thank you for joining us as XPONENTIAL, the world’s leading event for the autonomy industry that AUVSI is thrilled to deliver to you with our partners at Messe Düsseldorf North America. Across this room and the XPO hall are 7,000 opportunities to connect with industry peers.
Helsinki Pilots a System to Safeguard Drone Navigation

3 weeks ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

Helsinki pilots new sensors to survey possible GNSS signal interference in the low airspace in the city area. The aim is to collect data from lower altitudes than before. The innovation company of the City of Helsinki, Forum Virium Helsinki, has launched a half year long pilot to study interferences in the satellite-based GNSS positioning signals that drones rely on. The focus is on helping the city and the authorities to understand when and where interferences to positioning signals occur.
uAvionix Launches skyAlert: Wearable Aircraft Alerting Device for UAS Operators and Visual Observers

4 weeks ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

uAvionix, committed to radically innovating to keep the skies safe for all airspace users, today announced the release of skyAlert, a portable, wearable ADS-B receiver specifically designed for professional Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators and their supporting visual observers.
The Wizards Signal Cookbook - Countering Drones

1 month ago | suasnews.com | Rob Thompson

The world around us hums with invisible signals, carrying everything from our favorite radio tunes to crucial communication data. At the heart of many of these wireless technologies lies the elegant technique of frequency modulation (FM). Now, thanks to the advent of software-defined radio (SDR), we can delve deeper into this fascinating realm, witnessing a powerful synergy between digital signal processing and fundamental physics principles.
Texas HB41 makes it through committee

1 month ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

This Texas House Bill No. 41 prohibits governmental entities in Texas from acquiring or using unmanned aircraft, related equipment, or services produced or provided by companies owned or controlled by, or headquartered in, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or Syria. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the company’s securities are publicly traded or if the company is listed on a public stock exchange as being from one of those countries.
Embention strengthens European innovation with ACTUS project collaboration

1 month ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

Embention, a leader in the design and manufacture of autopilots and avionics for autonomous vehicles, is proud to announce its key role in the ACTUS (Advanced Capabilities & Certification for Tactical UAV Systems) project, led by INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE) and funded by the EDF. This high-profile project aims to improve the capabilities and certification of European Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (T-RPAS), including the continuation of the LOTUS project, a key development in the EuropeanUAV sector.
CAP 3098: New Guidance on Cyber Safety Objectives for Specific Category Operations

1 month ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published CAP 3098, a new guidance document on cyber safety objectives for Remote Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) operations in the specific category.
SkySafe Welcomes Eileen Treanor as CFO to Strengthen Financial Leadership and Scale Operations

1 month ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

SkySafe, a leader in drone detection and airspace security, today announced Eileen Treanor as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. In her role, Treanor will oversee the financial and operational aspects of the business. “Bringing Eileen on board represents a significant milestone for SkySafe. Her strategic approach to financial leadership and proven track record of building scalable operations comes at the perfect time for our company,” said Grant Jordan, CEO of SkySafe.
CAA’s Test & Evaluation (T&E) UAS Team Releases CAP 3009, 2024-2025 Annual Report

1 month ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today released its Test & Evaluation T&E Annual Report for 2024-2025, detailing significant achievements in supporting safe and efficient test flights in integrated airspace. Established just a year ago, the T&E Team has played a crucial role in aligning with national initiatives such as the Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS), UKRI Future Flight Challenge, and the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Future Flight Industry programme.