Monthly Round-up: August 2021
News, articles and features published:
in August 2021
First Combined Unmanned Aerial and Surface System in Trials
Marine Advanced Robotics and Planck Aerosystems have established a strategic alliance to provide a multi-domain robotic team that includes a...
Enhanced Mesh Networking Radios Developed for Drones & Robotics
Triad RF Systems and Mobilicom are collaborating on a new range of fully integrated amplified MIMO radios. Combining Mobilicom’s secure Mobile Mesh multi-function radios and ICE Cybersecurity Suite with Triad’s high-power RF amplifiers, the new solutions will provide secure mesh network communications for unmanned and autonomous systems.
Casia Detect-and-Avoid Technology Integrated into Drone Autopilots
Iris Automation’s Casia drone detect-and-avoid (DAA) software has been integrated into UAV Navigation’s VECTOR autopilot solution, providing UAVs (unmanned aerial…
Lightweight EO/IR UAV Micro-Gimbal Launched
CACI International has launched the AVT CM62 Micro Gimbal, a multi-sensor imaging system that combines high definition electro-optical (EO) imagery…
UAV Engine Passes FAA Endurance Test
Suter’s TOA288 engine has passed an endurance test run according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation section 33.49 for…
3D Sonic Anemometer for UAS-Based Atmospheric Research
Anemoment has released its newest 3D sonic anemometer, the TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor. Developed in conjunction with advanced engineering…
Department 13 Demonstrates Latest sUAS Technology
Department 13 has unveiled new small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) solutions as part of its reimagined airspace management ecosystem, with…
Mobilicom Partners with Triad RF to Develop Enhanced Mesh Networking Radios
Triad RF Systems and Mobilicom are collaborating on a new range of fully integrated amplified MIMO radios. Combining Mobilicom’s secure Mobile Mesh multi-function radios and ICE Cybersecurity Suite with Triad’s high-power RF amplifiers, the new solutions will provide secure mesh network communications for unmanned and autonomous systems.
Sky Power Engines Selected for New Unmanned Helicopters
Sky Power’s UAS (unmanned aerial system) engines have been selected for incorporation into two new helicopters developed by US-based manufacturer…
Mobilicom Introduces New Handheld Drone Touch Controllers
Mobilicom has confirmed that the company will be showcasing its new GETAC and Panasonic tablet-based touch controllers for UAVs (unmanned…
New LWIR Cameras with VGA Resolution Unveiled
Sierra-Olympia has released two new long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras based around a VGA resolution 10µm pixel pitch microbolometer. The low-SWaP cameras features either a USB or Gigabit Ethernet interface and are designed to be integrated into UAVs and robotic systems. 7.7 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm lens options are currently available for both cameras, with a range of additional models currently in development.
Enhanced Long-Endurance Surface Search Demonstrated with Group III UAS
IMSAR, in conjunction with Vanilla Unmanned, has successfully demonstrated enhanced long-endurance surface-search using a Group III UAS (unmanned aerial system)…
Low-SWaP Mode 5 Transponder for RQ-21A Small Tactical UAS
uAvionix has released the following article detailing how it replaced the existing transponder on the US Navy’s RQ-21A Small Tactical…
Safe Integration of BVLOS Drone Operations into the National Airspace
Iris Automation has released the following article commenting on the U.S. Congress’ continued intent to prioritize and make progress on…
NDAA-Compliant H.265 4K Camera Encoder Released
Z3 Technology has launched a new H.265 video encoder system that supports 4K and HD resolutions. The US-made Z3-Q603-RPS is…
New Rugged 10kWh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Launched
Vanguard has launched its new 10kWh Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, the largest power solution in the company’s lithium-ion product family,…
New Multibeam Echosounder Unveiled
Teledyne Marine has developed a new multibeam echosounder for unmanned survey platforms such as USVs (unmanned surface vessels). The SeaBat…
Laser-Based Obstacle Detection for Unmanned Helicopters
Meteksan Defence has developed the laser-based Helicopter Obstacle Detection System (HETS), designed to be integrated into both manned and unmanned…
Bathymetric LiDAR Solution for Mapping Waters in High-Relief Areas
The Fugro RAMMS, the world’s smallest and lightest deepwater Airborne Lidar Bathymetry (ALB) system, can now be deployed from vessels…
Autonomous Inspection Robots Equipped with LiDAR Sensors
ANYbotics will equip its autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne Lidar’s Puck lidar sensors in order to provide industrial operators with an automated robotic…
Off-Road UGV Demonstrates Intelligent Autonomous Functions
Milrem Robotics has exhibited their Intelligent Functions off-road capabilities at the first demonstration of the iMUGS project (integrated Modular Unmanned…
Partnership to Advance UTM Across Japan & Asia Pacific
Altitude Angel has welcomed Japan-based JALUX Group into its Global Partnership Program in order to promote the advancement and deployment…
Auterion Announce Plug-and-Play Integration with Sony Alpha Cameras
Open-source drone software platform, Auterion, has integrated Sony’s Alpha cameras into its range of drone solutions, opening up new commercial application…
4G LTE-Connected Drone to Launch in US
Verizon, Parrot, and Skyward have entered into an agreement to launch the Parrot ANAFI Ai, the first COTS (commercial off-the-shelf)…
Modular Payload Interface Kits Introduced for Puma UAS
AeroVironment has introduced new standardized modular payload interface kits for the company’s RQ-20B Puma tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The…
New Production Concept for Agricultural Survey VTOL Drone
Leading Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) producer in Thailand, HG Robotics has expanded its development and manufacturing partnership with COBRA International….
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration
UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.
