Solar Drones Unlocking a Multi-Billion-Dollar Flight Economy as Investors Hone in on New Opportunity

The solar drone industry--referring to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered in whole or part by solar energy--is emerging ...

What are solar-powered spy drones? Inside India’s move to next-gen border surveillance

Solar-powered surveillance drones are unmanned aircraft designed to stay airborne for extended periods by harvesting energy ...
Janes

Indian Army to procure solar-powered surveillance UAV

Bangalore-based NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) has secured a contract worth INR1.68 billion (USD18.6 million) from ...
FOX59 News

Solar Drones Take Flight: The Next High Growth Frontier in Aerospace and Military Defense Ops

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar-powered drones market has emerged as a highly innovative segment within the drone industry, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, ...
The Week

Indian Army to soon have a solar spy drone? Start-up tech set to boost surveillance capabilities along borders

The Indian Army is set to significantly enhance its surveillance capabilities by ordering the Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS) from Bengaluru-based startup NewSpace Research & Te ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Solar company donates drones to KCSO in east Kern

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office in eastern Kern County will receive some new equipment, including two new drones, courtesy of a donation from a solar company with operations near Mojave. “Patrol’s ...