At midnight, neighborhoods across the city got to see a synchronized firework and drone show for one special, shared moment.

But could 2026 top 2025 when it comes to drones? As someone who tests the best drones day in and day out, I can't wait to see what the coming year holds. Given that excitement, I thought I'd write down my predictions for 2026, and it'll be fun to look back on it and see what came true.

Provincetown and New Bedford are having their first-ever New Year’s Eve drone shows on Wednesday evening, as the synchronized displays become an increasingly popular alternative to fireworks. The New Year’s drone productions come after Boston held a series of winter holiday drone shows on the Common over several weeks in November and December.

As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.

Six pilot training programs and eight certifications are being established to provide fundamental skills in using both armed and unarmed systems.

Strong domestic opposition would likely make any Israeli acquisition politically unfeasible for the Republic of Ireland in the current climate.

Drone swarms are changing warfare, air defense, and civilian aviation. Here’s how coordinated drones work, fight, and play together.

Picture this: you’re standing at the edge of a misty canyon, sunrise washing the landscape in gold, and your drone sits ready in your backpack. A perfect shot, but can you legally take off and capture it?