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Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace to build Sweden’s long-range hybrid-electric drone logistics network with Aero-200 tilt

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace have announced a commercial partnership to launch a long-range drone logistics network across Sweden using hybrid-electric Aero-200 tiltwing aircraft. The initiative targets establishment of a “premier” network for point-to-point drone freight operations within the country.

2026-05-07T06:48:09.914265-07:00

Aerospace Testing Intnl

UK commits nearly £350m to scale drone delivery and eVTOL rollout via Remote ID and enforcement

2026-05-06T08:22:03.151365-07:00

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Two Russian-origin drones enter Latvian airspace, crash in Latgale and ignite oil-storage facility near Rēzekne

2026-05-07T01:24:09.060195-07:00

Aviation Week

FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators

2026-05-05T15:58:08.270844-07:00

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Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace to build Sweden’s long-range hybrid-electric drone logistics network with Aero-200 tilt Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace have announced a commercial partnership to launch a long-range drone logistics network across Sweden using hybrid-electric Aero-200 tiltwing aircraft. The initiative targets establishment of a “premier” network for point-to-point drone freight operations within the country.

2026-05-07T06:48:09.914265-07:00

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace to build Sweden’s long-range hybrid-electric drone logistics network with Aero-200 tilt

AeroTime

Two Russian-origin drones enter Latvian airspace, crash in Latgale and ignite oil-storage facility near Rēzekne Latvian authorities say two drones crossed from Russia into Latvian airspace overnight on May 7, with one crashing near an oil storage facility in Latgale and striking an empty tank, triggering a fire. The location of the second drone remains under search as investigators assess origin and responsibility.

2026-05-07T01:24:09.060195-07:00

Two Russian-origin drones enter Latvian airspace, crash in Latgale and ignite oil-storage facility near Rēzekne

Northrop Grumman

DARPA and Northrop Grumman launch XRQ-73 Shepard hybrid-electric ISR demonstrator at Edwards DARPA and Northrop Grumman have completed the first flight of the XRQ-73 Shepard, an uncrewed reconnaissance platform designed to demonstrate hybrid-electric propulsion for future autonomous systems. Built with Scaled Composites, the “flying wing” uses electricity generated by a gas turbine to drive an ultra-quiet propulsion system. Flight tests are underway at Edwards Air Force Base.

2026-05-06T10:19:38.902409-07:00

DARPA and Northrop Grumman launch XRQ-73 Shepard hybrid-electric ISR demonstrator at Edwards

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UK commits nearly £350m to scale drone delivery and eVTOL rollout via Remote ID and enforcement The UK government is awarding almost £350m (about €400m) to accelerate deployment of delivery drones and air taxis, including funding for a real-time drone identification/Remote ID system and enforcement against illegal drone activity. The package also backs regulation reform and “cutting red tape” for the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.

2026-05-06T08:22:03.151365-07:00

UK commits nearly £350m to scale drone delivery and eVTOL rollout via Remote ID and enforcement

Aviation Week

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FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators A decade after Congress directed protections against drone threats to critical infrastructure, the FAA has published proposed rules restricting unmanned aircraft operations over key facilities. The NPRM also allows critical infrastructure operators to apply for tailored restrictions, while pilot violators could face fines, criminal charges, or certificate action.

2026-05-05T15:58:08.270844-07:00

FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators

AINonline

Aeronautics boosts UAS production capacity to expand beyond legacy platforms Aeronautics says it has doubled unmanned production capacity as drone use cases expand. The company’s Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar and Octoper drones can be adapted for new roles, positioning the supplier to scale platform availability for evolving operational needs.

2026-05-05T08:09:28.570433-07:00

Aeronautics boosts UAS production capacity to expand beyond legacy platforms

eu-startups.com

WaiV Robotics raises €6.4M ($7.5M) to field fully automatic VTOL drone landing/takeoff platform for maritime operations British maritime autonomy startup WaiV Robotics has emerged from stealth with a €6.4 million ($7.5 million) seed round and unveiled what it calls the first fully automatic at-sea VTOL landing and takeoff platform, designed for reliable operations in high sea states.

2026-05-05T05:40:04.052467-07:00

WaiV Robotics raises €6.4M ($7.5M) to field fully automatic VTOL drone landing/takeoff platform for maritime operations

DefenseNews.com

USAF unveils 20-year flight plan for small unmanned aerial systems and drone-swarm concepts The U.S. Air Force has rolled out a 20-year flight plan focused on small unmanned aerial systems, with an emphasis on how swarming drones could reshape air warfare. The roadmap signals a long-term pivot toward distributed uncrewed capabilities and swarm-style employment against evolving threats.

2026-05-05T04:23:57.449211-07:00

USAF unveils 20-year flight plan for small unmanned aerial systems and drone-swarm concepts

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Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace to build Sweden’s long-range hybrid-electric drone logistics network with Aero-200 tilt

UK commits nearly £350m to scale drone delivery and eVTOL rollout via Remote ID and enforcement

Two Russian-origin drones enter Latvian airspace, crash in Latgale and ignite oil-storage facility near Rēzekne

FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators

News Timeline