Highlights in this issue include a conversation with Mario Paniccia, a pioneer of silicon photonics sheds light on the application of such technology to high-speed data transmission, as well as an insight into UGVs. Our dossiers detail the MooVita MooBus-7 and H3X HPDG-30 hybrid, we also digest the Censys Sentaero UAV. Our in operation feature explores the Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor UAV as well as the Lemvos LM450 USV & DockMaster. A show report from UMEX 2026 alongside focus articles covering data/connections and propellers plus much more…