Regulator
Malta's aviation authority gave Dronamics an EU Light UAS Operator Certificate, which lets it approve its own Black Swan flights across EU countries.
A regulator's decision · Sets Black Swan's stage
What the source says
“The LUC permits Dronamics self-authorize flights of its Black Swan aircraft across EU countries”
What it means
Black Swan, from Dronamics, is at stage 1 of 5 on our ladder: demo only. This event is one of the milestones that placed it there.
Human help: People working remotely can steer it or take over.
More on Black Swan
- Dronamics launched a military version of the Black Swan for surveillance, with sensors from German defence firm Hensoldt. Demonstrations were planned for later in 2026.
- The European Innovation Council put Dronamics forward for an equity investment under its STEP programme, still subject to a final decision.
- Dronamics said its first commercial flights would be in Greece, naming Hellenic Post, Hellmann and Golden Cargo as customers.
- The Black Swan made its first flight, about 16 miles long and just over 10 minutes, near Balchik Airport in Bulgaria.
- Dronamics said it had raised a total of $40 million before its Series A round.