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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. Enhancing Mangrove Restoration Through 3D Printed Drone Design
Swiss startup Inverto Earth AG is using drone technology and HP Additive Manufacturing (HP) Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing to scale mangrove restoration efforts.
Focused on mangrove forests, Inverto Earth supports large-scale conservation projects with high-resolution data collection on climate, biodiversity, and social impact. By integrating advanced drones and satellite imagery, Inverto Earth is working to scale nature-based restoration and maximize environmental outcomes.
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2. New UAV to Combine Solar Hydrogen & Battery Power for Extended Flight
French aerospace companies XSun and H3 Dynamics will develop an unmanned aerial vehicle powered by a combination of solar energy, hydrogen fuel cells, and battery storage, in what’s expected to be a world first.
This tri-source electric propulsion system aims to significantly extend flight endurance for larger UAVs across a variety of mission profiles.
3. Aerofex Launch Thrust Vectoring Evaluation Kit Advancing Aerial Vehicle Development
Aerofex has launched its Thrust Vectoring Evaluation Kit, enabling single-axis vectoring of an unshrouded aircraft propeller, with international orders available for delivery from August 2025.
The flight-ready kit has been developed for domestic researchers, universities, and OEMs, seeking to further their understanding of thrust vectoring capabilities.
4. Subsea Imaging & Robotics as a Service Solutions for Underwater Survey
World-leading developer of high-resolution subsea imaging and power technologies for UUVs Kraken Robotics joins UST.
In this article, UST highlights Kraken Robotics’ underwater survey solutions including synthetic aperture sonar technologies, rechargeable batteries, and Robotics as a Service (RaaS) packages.
ElevonX, a leading developer of cutting-edge UAV technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Skyner, a trusted provider of drone security solutions.
Together, the companies will deliver robust anti-drone systems designed to safeguard large production facilities, ports, and critical industrial sites from unauthorized UAV activities and emerging aerial threats.
