An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising safety risks near manned aircraft and heliports.
The CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa have formalised a partnership to train drone pilots in Cameroon, supporting safe and regulated UAV operations.
20 Gauteng traffic officers graduate as certified drone pilots, advancing e-Policing in the province's fight against crime through technology.
Meshmerize and 8devices introduce RoboNode-M, a compact dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 mesh module built for mobile robots, autonomous systems, and drone swarms. Powered by Qualcomm QCS405 and integrated with Meshmerize’s intelligent mesh software, RoboNode-M offers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for industrial automation.
Airbus has completed assembly of the first SIRTAP tactical uncrewed aerial system, now entering ground tests in Spain. The aircraft is set for its maiden flight by the end of 2025, with delivery to the Spanish Armed Forces expected in 2027.
Drone Forge places the largest order to date for Airbus' Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems, enhancing Asia-Pacific operations with advanced VTOL drones featuring maritime-optimised engines, Starlink connectivity, and high-resolution imaging technology.
Daher has been selected by the French Defence Procurement Agency to develop a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone demonstrator. This Plug & Fly drone, developed with Thales, features modular architecture, rapid deployment, and compatibility with ITAR-free defence electronics.
AURA AERO has launched its sovereign ENBATA MALE drone at the Paris Air Show 2025, with support from the French Ministry of Defence. The ITAR-free, multi-mission drone is set to fly by end-2026 and aims to meet strategic European defence needs.
uAvionix launches Trakr, a cutting-edge drone monitoring solution integrating real-time UAS telemetry with ADS-B aircraft data through its FlightLine platform, enhancing low-altitude airspace awareness for critical drone operations.
Drones are reshaping Africa—from delivering vaccines to farming smarter. Discover how innovation is soaring beyond the skies in 2025 and beyond.
The African Development Bank, Mozambique, and Korea’s Busan Technopark have launched a drone-based disaster management initiative to improve early warning systems and real-time flood response in high-risk zones.
