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Explore UST’s round-up of our five most read articles in the industry this week, including new technologies, collaborations, and industry successes.
1. SeaGuardian® UAS Gains In-Flight Targeting Capability in GA-ASI Test
Software developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has proven capable of providing in-flight target updates, enabling the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets.
In a recent ground test, GA-ASI demonstrated the ability to send sensor data to the missile via Link 16 messaging. The software, part of General Atomics’ Quadratix software enterprise, was validated in a Systems Integration Lab and is gearing up for a live-fire demonstration later this year.
2. Teledyne Marine Unveils SeaBat T51-S for High-Resolution Subsea Mapping
Teledyne Marine has introduced the SeaBat T51-S multibeam echosounder, the latest addition to its T-series, designed specifically for subsea applications. The SeaBat T51-S has been created to enable deployment on ROVs and AUVs for deep-sea exploration and underwater surveys.
The ‘S’ in SeaBat T51-S stands for Subsea, highlighting the multibeam echosounder‘s ability to operate at extreme ocean depths of up to 6000 metres. Encased in a pressure-rated housing, the SeaBat T51-S retains all the advanced features of the original SeaBat T51 while offering enhanced versatility for underwater deployment beyond vessel-based operations. Like other SeaBat multibeam systems, the T51-S extends the portfolio’s capability to extreme depths, ensuring suitability for demanding subsea applications.
3. FlyingBasket on the Advantages of Heavy-Lift Drones in Logistics & Transport
FlyingBasket is a leading developer of heavy-lift cargo drones for commercial and civil applications. The company manufacturers the FB3, a heavy-payload cargo drone that provides a combination of carrying capacity and compact size. The all-electric platform requires no disassembly and can be easily transported inside a van or trailer, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
FlyingBasket sits down with unmannedsystemstechnology.com to discuss the company’s cargo drones, highlighting capabilities and deployment examples, and technology advancements for heavy-lift cargo drone operations.
4. SBG Systems Unveils First MEMS-Based North-Seeking IMU
SBG Systems, a leader in high-performance inertial technology, has launched a MEMS-based North-seeking Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This innovation, believed to be a world first, eliminates the need for GNSS aiding, marking a major advancement in precision navigation for demanding applications.
By pioneering MEMS technology in high-accuracy gyrocompassing, SBG Systems sets the stage for future developments in Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). This milestone brings the benefits of MEMS—compactness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness—to a level of navigation performance previously achievable only with fiber-optic or ring-laser gyroscopes.
5. Wavefront Systems Unveils Mobile Underwater Security Unit
Wavefront Systems is launching its new mobile underwater security unit, integrating the Sentinel IDS® (Intruder Detection Sonar) into a ruggedized, self-contained Expeditionary Trailer to deliver rapid and highly effective underwater surveillance wherever required. The Sentinel IDS® Expeditionary Trailer is designed to safeguard a wide range of assets with a waterside approach, whether in an ocean, lake, river, or reservoir.
These assets include sprawling commercial ports, critical national infrastructure, remote naval bases, and private residences. Built on a field-proven military platform known for its robustness and reliability in demanding environments, the trailer’s self-contained design enables personnel to quickly establish an underwater threat detection perimeter in off-grid locations lacking local infrastructure.
