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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 the integration of Heavy Lift UAS onto naval vessels.
Inertial Labs – part of VIAVI Solutions Inc. – has released the IMU-H100, a tactical-grade micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) engineered to deliver precise guidance and control in mission-critical environments.
The IMU-H100 has been developed to support a wide range of platforms, from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and short-range missile systems to precision-guided munitions and industrial automation. This compact, high-performance unit provides accurate measurements of angular velocity and linear acceleration through advanced MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers.
2. Aurora Flight Sciences Advances sUAS Range with New Upgrades
Aurora Flight Sciences has begun production of the latest version of its SKIRON-X Group 2 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), incorporating upgrades aimed at improving flight performance and operational usability.
Now in its third generation, SKIRON-X sUAS received avionics and ground control station (GCS) upgrades, an improved nose cone design, and an optional long-range radio. The SKIRON-X ground control station features Kutta Technologies’ Unified Ground Control Station (UGCS) software, which helps users more efficiently plan and execute missions and take advantage of SKIRON’s autonomy features.
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3. Precision SWIR Imaging with Latest Camera from NIT
New Imaging Technologies (NIT)Â has launched the SenS 1920 CameraLink, an advanced Full HD short-wave infrared (SWIR) camera designed for demanding industrial and defense environments.
Built on NIT’s proprietary SWIR sensor technology, the SenS 1920 CameraLink delivers impressive low-noise imaging—with a read-out noise of just 25 electrons—and a dynamic range of 64 dB across a broad spectral sensitivity range from 900nm to 1700nm. With a resolution of 1920 Ă— 1080 pixels and a pixel pitch of 8 μm, it provides sharp, high-quality imaging critical for precision applications. Support for Region of Interest (ROI) selection further enhances adaptability to specific imaging needs.
4. VectorNav Technologies Co-Develops Iridium® STL INS for GNSS-Denied Environments
NAL Research and VectorNav Technologies are collaborating to produce Iridium® STL (Satellite Time & Location)-aided inertial navigation systems (INS) designed to meet the increasing demand for resilient PNT in GNSS-denied environments.
Unlike alternative APNT sources, NAL’s APNT receivers are integrated with the Iridium STL service, which leverages a low-Earth orbit (LEO) transmitted signal approximately 1,000 times stronger than traditional GNSS and is capable of penetrating indoors and other GNSS-obstructed areas.
5. Heavy Lift UAS to be Integrated onto Naval Platforms
ALTUS LSA, a European developer of turnkey unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for mission-critical defense and civilian applications, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Naval Group to integrate the ATLAS 8 Heavy Lift UAS onto naval vessels.
Naval Group is a global leader in high-seas vessel manufacturing, supplying resilient and versatile platforms to navies around the world. Through this collaboration, the two companies will adapt the ATLAS 8 octocopter UAS for operations aboard frigates, enabling a wide range of maritime missions. The announcement marks a strategic move to expand the role of UAS in naval logistics, intelligence gathering, and armed operations.
