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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CubePilot Global Intensifies Efforts to Liberate Coaxial Drone Technology from Restrictive Patent Control, Advocates for Open Innovation

2 weeks ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

CubePilot Global, a leading proponent of open-source autopilot hardware and software for the drone industry, today announced a significant step in its mission to foster innovation and collaboration: the formal initiation of an ex parte reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 8,328,128, related to coaxial drone technology.This action follows CubePilot Global’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire the patent to release it to the public domain during Nordic Unmanned’s recent bankruptcy proceedings.The...
Intellition Secures FAA BVLOS Waiver for Drone Operations at Mountain Resorts

2 weeks ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

Intellition, an emerging innovator in drone services for mountain resort operations, has achieved a critical milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by securing its first waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This regulatory approval includes the integration of uAvionix’s Casia G ground-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) system, marking a key step in enabling life-saving Drone as a First Responder (DFR) operations in complex terrain.
DroneShield Announces Significant Expansion in Europe

2 weeks ago | suasnews.com | Gary Mortimer

DroneShield (ASX: DRO) today announced it is making a significant investment to expand its operations in Europe and support the continent’s domestic defence programs such as ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030. The leading Australian counter-drone (CUAS) technology company is working to establish a European manufacturing and in-house assembly facility – its first outside of Australia.
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

4 weeks 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.