Europe
A Propeller-Free Future? Examining a Patented Propulsion Concept and Its Implications for Advanced Air Mobility
By Dawn M. Zoldi The advanced air mobility sector has never been short on ambition. From Joby Aviation’s tilt-rotor configurations to Lilium’s distributed electric propulsion jets, the industry’s race to...Read More
Fiber Meets Fire: The Consortium Building FPV Fiber-Optic Attack Drones in North Dakota
By: Dawn Zoldi Drones on the battlefield have already changed the game for aerial combat. Now, a consortium of American defense technology companies hope to change the game for the...Read More
Romanian Ministry of National Defence Selects Quantum Systems for a New Procurement of Vector
Bucharest / Gilching, 28 May 2026 – Quantum Systems has been selected by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence to supply additional Vector reconnaissance systems for surveillance missions under projects...Read More
Want to Operate In Europe? Pay Attention to the Light Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate (LUC)
By: Joanna Wieczorek and Yves Morier, Autonomy Global Ambassadors – Europe If you operate drones commercially and Europe is anywhere on your business roadmap, you need to understand the Light...Read More
Ubotica Partners with NOVI Space to Accelerate Real-Time AI Inference at the Space Edge
Dublin and Arlington, 18 May 2026 – Ubotica Technologies, a pioneer in space-based AI, has today announced a partnership agreement with NOVI Space Inc. (“NOVI”), a global leader in orbit...Read More
Inside the Volatusphere: Closing the Counter-UAS Readiness Gap
By: Dawn Zoldi With SKYDRA simulation software freshly launched, Volatus Aerospace makes the case that counter-drone readiness begins long before anyone pulls a trigger. Somewhere right now, a drone delivers...Read More
Tulip Tech Is Opening a U.S. Front With Battle-Tested Custom UAV Batteries, Doubling Flight Time in the Process
The Netherlands-based power solutions company has battle-tested its technology on the front lines of Europe. It is now bringing it to American drone manufacturers with a performance claim the industry...Read More
Bridging Sky and Space: Viasat’s Velaris and the Future of BVLOS UAV Connectivity
By: Dawn Zoldi When a UAV crosses the threshold of visual line of sight, the pilot loses direct perception of the aircraft. A reliable, continuous data link that carries command-and-control...Read More
Space Is No Longer a Sanctuary: The New Reality Above the Atmosphere
By: Dawn Zoldi The space economy is a present-day battleground of commerce, competition and conflict. By 2035, analysts project the global space economy will exceed $1.8 trillion. And the scramble...Read More
Elbit Systems’ AI-Enhanced Watchkeeper XR Drives European UAS Demand, New Romania Facility Opens
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel The AI-enhanced capabilities of the Elbit Systems Watchkeeper XR unmanned aerial system (UAS) have directly influenced demand for the platform across...Read More
