The latest unmanned systems news for UAV, UAS, UGV, USV, UUV, drones and robotics. Articles on product launches and technological advances in unmanned and autonomous design, research and manufacture.
ShadowfaxUAS has introduced the SF45 Group 3 hybrid fixed-wing VTOL UAS, which offers up to 10 hours of endurance, an 8 kg payload capacity and a quick-swap gasoline propulsion unit for ISR, mapping and monitoring operations
Silicon Sensing has released the Zenith MEMS accelerometer, combining low SWaP-C design, precise linear acceleration measurement, and robust performance for demanding aviation applications and missions
Allient has launched the ThruSight-Theta™ Continuous Rotation Rotary Stage, combining an ironless motor architecture using axial flux technology and zero cogging torque with a compact design for high-precision motion, photonics, semiconductor, and automation applications
Gremsy USA has opened global pre-orders for its line of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS-cleared aerial imaging payloads
L2 Aviation and Gotonomi combine avionics integration, certification and satellite communications technology to support connected UAV and AAM operations in remote environments across North America
BotBlox has released SwitchCore, an ultra-compact and low-power eight-port Ethernet switch module featuring an integrated aluminum chassis designed for direct carrier board integration in demanding robotic and industrial applications
ARK Electronics has introduced Just A Pi, a compact Compute Module 5 carrier board with Ethernet switching, JST-GH connectivity, multiple interfaces, designed for seamless autopilot integration
A multi-million dollar U.S. government award expands AEVEX's role in delivering autonomous unmanned capabilities across contested air and maritime domains
MostaTech will present compact and rugged fiber optic gyroscopes for surveying, mapping, autonomous systems, and other space-constrained applications at INTERGEO 2026 in Munich
WOLF Advanced Technology will showcase rugged embedded computing for aerospace and defense at MOSA 2026, including a live NanoOWL AI demonstration and the NVIDIA Blackwell-powered WOLF-1636 rugged 3U VPX module with SOSA-aligned profile support
maxon is presenting space-qualified motors and drive systems engineered for vacuum, radiation, vibration, and thermal extremes at SmallSat 2026, with its team at Booth #1338 discussing sizing, qualification, customization, and mission-critical motion requirements
Engineered for demanding edge deployments, the new Neousys RGS-9805GC server pairs 160-core processing power with dual-GPU acceleration to drive real-time physical AI workloads across harsh autonomous vehicle and robotics environments
D-Fend Solutions has been acquired by Motorola Solutions for $1.5 billion, adding RF cyber-takeover counter-UAS technology designed to detect, take control of, and safely land unauthorized drones within Motorola’s wider public safety and airspace security ecosystem
ResilienX is advancing its ORION airspace coordination and data integration system under a NASA SBIR Phase II award, with an 18-month program to mature the platform from TRL 4 to TRL 7 and demonstrate coordinated uncrewed aircraft operations for wildfire, disaster, and emergency response
ZenaTech expands its Drone as a Service offering through beta ZenaWorx digital terrain modeling capabilities and signs its first paying AI data center construction customer
Danish defence technology firm Sky-Watch developed an in-house AI-powered sensor suite designed to accelerate unmanned aircraft capabilities while reinforcing European and NATO supply chain sovereignty for modern battlefield operations
Red Cat’s maritime division Blue Ops and autonomy provider Havoc have partnered to integrate collaborative software across uncrewed surface vessels, accelerating multi-vessel defense operations for U.S. and allied forces
Pelican has announced the global launch of its Next Generation Protector series, re-engineering its flagship case line with advanced polymer chemistry and a new modular accessory ecosystem
Review Display Systems has expanded its rugged display range with MIP, e-Paper, TFT LCD, OLED, Micro LED and micro-OLED technologies addressing power, readability and durability requirements across industrial, UAV and ground control applications
HOBBYWING showcased multirotor propulsion systems at IDE 2026, covering integrated, coaxial, motor and ESC solutions for agricultural, industrial, heavy-lift and drone-in-a-box applications.
Next-generation battery manufacturer BEI Corp accelerates the commercial production of high-density anode-free lithium metal cells for global defense, robotics, and advanced mobility markets
XTI Aerospace unit Drone Nerds has partnered with DBOX to expand public safety and government access to autonomous drone docking systems across the United States
uAvionix and Airwise Solutions integrate ADS-B surveillance with enterprise UTM capabilities to enhance airspace awareness and support scalable BVLOS operations at Skyway Range
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