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Explore UST’s round-up of the five most read articles this week, covering new technologies, innovative upcoming events, and industry successes.
1. RIEGL Showcases Latest UAV LiDAR Solutions at INTERGEO 2025
RIEGL introduced latest advancements at INTERGEO 2025, October 7-9, 2025, Germany, including a new airborne LiDAR bathymetry solution and UAV-based laser scanner. Powered by Ultimate LiDAR Technology, RIEGL’s latest breakthroughs deliver impressive performance, precision, and versatility, setting new benchmarks in 3D data capture.
With the RIEGL VUX-820-G, RIEGL offers a new compact, fully integrated complete solution for surveying underwater structures and topography.
2. Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2025 to Advance Ground & Aerial Capabilities
Defence IQ will host the Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2025 conference (3–4 December 2025, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK), bringing together military operators and science and technology leaders to define the future of uncrewed ground and aerial systems.
As the global security landscape evolves at unprecedented speed, demand for smarter, faster, and more resilient defence technologies continues to rise. The full agenda is now available, offering delegates a chance to explore the sessions, speakers, and topics that will shape the discussion.
3. Red Cat Launches FANG F7 FPV Drone for Defense & Security Operations
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has introduced its FANG line of NDAA-compliant First Person View (FPV) drones, starting with the 7-inch FANG F7, which was showcased at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.The FANG F7 is the first system in the line, developed initially through a U.S. military lab program. It is a 7-inch retrievable FPV drone optimized for both training and tactical use.
The FANG line is part of Red Cat’s Arachnid Family of Systems and is designed to provide secure, American-made FPV drones that aim to combine performance with cost savings.
4. Aurora Enhances U.S. Army Capabilities Through Launched Effects Collaboration
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, and Uvision USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Launched Effects (LE) solutions to enhance operations for the U.S. Army.
This MoU brings together Aurora’s expertise in collaborative autonomy, modular open systems, and mission integration with Uvision’s proven loitering munitions and launch mechanisms to create a field-ready solution that meets modern warfare requirements.
5. EMCORE Launches New FOG for Drones & Autonomous Systems
EMCORE, a leading provider of advanced inertial sensors, has launched the TAC-DSP-1750 Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG), with both single and dual-axis tactical-grade FOGs designed for demanding commercial and military platforms.
The new TAC-DSP-1750 marks the return of a proven industry favorite, the legacy DSP-1750, now re-engineered with EMCORE’s state-of-the-art Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) technology and modernized electronics for higher performance, improved reliability, and expanded applications.
