Drones/UAV
Researchers at EPFL have used 3D nanoprinting to build ultralight aerial vehicles, called microfliers, that convert sound waves directly into thrust. The method – developed at EPFL’s MicroBioRobotic Systems (MICROBS)…
Applications for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have grown significantly in recent decades, driven by demand from various sectors, including defense, agriculture, energy, construction, and logistics. With autonomous or remote-controlled aircraft…
Firestorm Labs‘ xCell containerized manufacturing platform produced more than 1,000 parts aboard the USS Essex during a two-week transit to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii, marking the first maritime demonstration of…
Anduril Industries and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) unveiled a jointly developed autonomous VTOL aircraft platform at Farnborough on July 20, 2026, designed to serve both defense and commercial missions from…
Ursa Major is moving through a run of milestones that highlight its emergence as a prime mover in U.S. propulsion manufacturing. In January 2026, the company and the Air Force…
Protolabs has expanded its quick-turn CNC machining and 3D printing capabilities to serve drone manufacturers, as the company reported revenue from its drone customers has grown more than 90% since…
SkyDefense, Inc., headquartered in Brighton, Colorado, has announced CobraJet, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jet designed to detect, track and neutralize hostile drones. The aircraft’s structure is built around…
After placing the biggest order of EOS Onyx metal AM systems, Beehive Industries, an American provider of additively enabled manufacturing solutions for space and A&D, placed a multi-unit, self-funded order…
OTUS Project, the American research initiative focused on flying drones through the interiors of tornadoes, announced that it has officially received sponsorship from Bambu Lab under the Let’s Make It…
Based in Washington state, Freefly Systems is a company that specializes in camera movement systems. In other words, they make specialized drones for capturing aerial footage. These drones, which can…
