Defence Minister Linda Reynold has announced the government will invest $1.3 billion in a new drone development program.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has launched a new national drone safety campaign featuring interactive challenges.
Drone delivery company Wing Aviation has won the right to operate as an airline in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced.
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has approved a delivery service using remotely piloted aircraft, or drones, in northern Canberra.
Israeli defence company Rafael is close to fielding a high-powered laser as part of its Drone Dome counter-drone system which is on display at Avalon.
Northrop Grumman has revealed an enhanced version of its Firebird optionally-piloted ISR aircraft.