UAVs & drones news
News about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and drones on the AERONAUT website. This branch of small aviation is currently developing very rapidly and is considered a particularly promising area of technical progress. Combat drones are particularly effective as reconnaissance and strike units. Undoubtedly, the future of military aviation will largely be determined by the widespread use of drones. But, in addition, aerial drones come in handy in peaceful life as well, performing the functions of visual observation and fixation, topographic measurements, cartography, servicing the agricultural industry, delivering goods, and perhaps very soon, large drones will also be engaged in passenger transportation. Read about the current developments of aerial drones and examples of the use of UAVs on the battlefield and in modern life.
Large-Scale “Birds” Hunt: Ship, Trains, and Critical Enemy Equipment Destroyed in Crimea and Donbas
During the night of June 4, units of Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces demonstrated significant operational effectiveness by destroying a number...
Ukrainian drones hit the Baltic Fleet: Russian corvette “Boyky” loses its lively
Ukraine carried out a strike against Russian targets at the naval base in Kronstadt near Saint Petersburg. Among the targets...
Three Days in the Sky: The U.S. Air Force Launches a Next-Generation Super Drone
The United States Air Force is preparing to deploy an upgraded version of its ULTRA unmanned aerial vehicle to the...
Swarm of UAVs vs Air Defense: U.S. Marines Develop a Method for Controlling FPV Drones from Venom Helicopters
U.S. Marines tested low-cost FPV kamikaze drones, with coordination conducted from aboard Venom helicopters. The U.S. Marine Corps is testing...
Speed up to 500 km/h: Ukrainian intelligence reveals specifications of the new Russian “Geran-4” drone
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published an interactive 3D model, component breakdown, and foreign-sourced electronics used in the new...
New Successful SBU Operation: Drones Strike FSB Headquarters in Kherson Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a successful operation in which Russian occupying forces reportedly lost personnel as well as a...
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Pilot Training School: Equipment, Ammunition, and Repair Facilities Reportedly Destroyed
Operators from the 1st Separate Center, working jointly with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and coordinated by the Deep...
Ukraine Struck One of Russia’s Largest Oil Refineries: Military Vessels and Occupation Logistics Sites Also Reportedly Targeted
Throughout yesterday and into the night of May 15, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out strikes against...
Ukrainian FPV drone operators demonstrated their skills during NATO training exercises in Sweden
On 13 May, the large-scale military exercise Aurora 26 concluded. The exercise represented a significant event for Sweden’s defense sector...