Drones
The latest news and updates for the uncrewed aerial vehicles and remotely piloted aerial systems, and how they are complementing special missions
Drones Headlines
Elroy Air completes the first uncrewed autonomous flights under US DOT and FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
The autonomous heavy-cargo drone developer completed the first authorized autonomous and uncrewed flights in Houma, Louisiana, USA
16 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Nepalese rescue efforts bolstered by use of drones
Rescue operations continue in the aftermath of the Bhote Koshi River floods. The Nepali Army is using drones to distribute supplies, and search for missing people
11 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Dutch medical drone trial extended after 800 BVLOS flights
The year-long program tested medical deliveries in shared airspace, including environments used by trauma helicopters and other aviation operators
26 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Hyde County deploys eVTOL aircraft for emergency medical response
A flight-trained paramedic used a Pivotal eVTOL to reach 911 patients and begin advanced life support ahead of ground ambulances in rural North Carolina
20 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Cleveland Clinic begins drone delivery of prescription medicines
Zipline UAVs are delivering prescription medicines to Cleveland Clinic patients in the USA, using tethered pods for precise doorstep drops
12 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Airbus U030 Flexrotor enters maritime surveillance service in Baltic Sea
The Airbus UAS has entered maritime surveillance service in the Baltic Sea, with Airbus Helicopters supporting EMSA operations across Estonia, Latvia, and Finland
11 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Voyageur becomes first Canadian customer for Airbus Flexrotor UAS
Voyageur Aviation will become the first Canadian operator of Airbus’s U030 Flexrotor, bringing the tactical VTOL uncrewed aircraft to defense, public safety, and commercial ISTAR missions
7 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Sri Lankan military drones used to reduce dengue risk
Remotely piloted aircraft are being used to destroy mosquito breeding sites to help combat an outbreak of dengue in the South Asian country
23 Jul 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
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Drones Long Reads
Optionally piloted aircraft: the hybrid future of special operations
A new flight regime. David Pearl and Jon Adams report on the extant and planned optionally piloted aircraft that are being used for multi-mission applications
1 Sep 2026
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David Pearl
& Jon Adams
Far-sighted
Remote territories are seeing new military and emergency services investments in surveillance drones. Rob Coppinger investigates the latest aerial vehicles in use for special missions
1 Sep 2026
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Jon Adams
Remote first response
Drone use in police forces is widening to the role of first responder. Rob Coppinger finds out how this emerging technology is changing operations
1 Jul 2026
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Rob Coppinger
Industry voice: Flying smarter: how uncrewed innovations are supporting helicopter operators
Eric Freeman, CEO and Founder of Alpha Unmanned Systems, explains how uncrewed aerial systems are complementing the work of helicopter crews in a multitude of ways
31 Oct 2025
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Eric Freeman
Baptism of fire
Since the first UAVs came into service with fire departments in the USA less than a decade ago, their use has spread like – well, like wildfire, as agencies recognize...
3 Jun 2025
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Robin Gauldie
Rugged, portable, certified secure and ready to fly when others can't
Peter Fuchs, Co-Founder and President of Ascent AeroSystems, discusses the origins of the company and the inspiration behind its coaxial drones, and why they are ideal for public safety special...
Sponsored by Ascent
4 Mar 2025
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Editorial Team
Help from a distance: UAVs for SAR
Drones’ growing capabilities mean emergency services are viewing these remotely piloted aircraft as increasingly useful. Rob Coppinger speaks to experts about how drones are changing the way missions are being...
3 Dec 2024
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Rob Coppinger
Blue skies: drones in aerial policing
Police forces are making increasing use of drones to support their activities, and the types of missions are expanding. Ian Harbison spoke to operators in North America and the UK
2 Jul 2024
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Ian Harbison
