Unmanned Systems News & Articles

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.

Next-Gen USVs with C-UAS & AI/ML Autonomous Systems

Kraken’s K3 SCOUT USV, K4 MANTA USSV and K5 KRAKEN Gunship are set to be outfitted with BlueHalo’s autonomous innovations and C-UAS systems in order to develop next-generation uncrewed vessels

May 08, 2024
Multi-Channel Inspection System for Survey ROVs to be Developed

SubC Imaging has secured backing to develop a new multi-channel inspection system designed for the offshore energy sector, which will integrate data from diverse sources into a unified platform and support up to six cameras

May 08, 2024
FAA Permits UAS for BVLOS Pipeline Surveillance

The FAA has authorized AATI, working with CPL, to utilize the AiRanger Unmanned Aircraft System’s (UAS) detect and avoid (DAA) technology for pipeline surveillance in the San Joaquin Valley

May 08, 2024
Semi-Solid-State Lithium Sulfur Battery Cells Pass Critical Safety Tests

Nail penetration tests were successfully passed by multi-layer 2.5Ah lithium sulfur cells from Li-S Energy Limited, exceeding both civilian and US military performance standards

May 08, 2024
GENIUS NY Program Finalist Ascent AeroSystems Achieves Important Milestone

Robinson Helicopter Company has acquired Ascent AeroSystems a participant in the first cohort of the GENIUS NY program which is now accepting applications for Cohort 8

May 07, 2024
Performance Enhancement to Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker UAS

A series of subsystem upgrades, called the "Havoc" configuration, have doubled the flight endurance and payload capacity of the base VXE30 Stalker system

May 07, 2024
New High-Resolution SWIR Sensor for ISR Applications

The new SWIR sensor, NSC2101, features a 2MPIX resolution at 1920x1080px, an 8µm pixel pitch, 64dB dynamic range, and an ultra-low noise of only 25e-

May 07, 2024
Data-Safe Drone Introduced by Upteko

Recognising the advantages of drones in delivering data-driven insights across multiple industries, Upteko has developed the LARK drone with a focus on ensuring the integrity and safety of drone-collected data

May 07, 2024
Advisory Board Announced for Commercial UAV Expo 2024

Commercial UAS industry leaders serving on the Commercial UAV Expo Advisory Board will provide guidance for the 10th edition of the event taking place 3–5 September 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

May 07, 2024
Safety Technology Integrated into Emergency Response Drones

ParaZero will enhance the safety and reliability of Draganfly UAVs in emergency medical deliveries and challenging search & rescue missions by integrating advanced parachute systems

May 07, 2024
Tether System Revealed for the Vesper UAV

Volarious and Vantage Robotics have released the V-Line Pro Vesper, a tethered system for the Vantage Vesper that delivers unlimited flight time through hot swappable battery design and features the V-Assist app

May 06, 2024
Calian Expands TW3000 XF Antenna Family with New Multi-Constellation GNSS Models

Calian® GNSS introduces three new Accutenna® antennas supporting full-band GNSS reception and advanced correction services

May 05, 2024
SWARM Drone Technology Being Developed for Special Ops Forces

The Special Warfighter Assistive Robotic Machine (SWARM) drone technology will offer a new, much-needed capability, a highly versatile nano drone equipped with smart payload and interoperability across multiple systems

May 03, 2024
New SELKIE Unmanned Surface Vessel Unveiled

Sea Machines Robotics has launched the SELKIE 7, the company’s first USV powered by the SM300 Autonomous Command and Control system and developed as a full-solution USV for workboat fleet operators

May 03, 2024
AI-Based UAS Connectivity Platform Featured at GPEC & SOF Week

At both GPEC in Germany, and SOF week in Florida, find out how Elsight’s Halo platform supports better tactical decisions in the field by delivering real-time situational awareness via video and data

May 03, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

May 03, 2024
Autonomous Vineyard Robot Utilized by Moët & Chandon

Yanmar Vineyard Solutions and Moët & Chandon have partnered to advance robotic and autonomous solutions in vineyards with the implementation of the YV01 autonomous vineyard robot

May 03, 2024
Unique Drone Technology to Launch at SOF 2024

Overwatch Group will launch unique drone technology at SOF 2024, and will showcase its advanced unmanned system and munitions technologies, including a pioneering coaxial drone

May 03, 2024
First Flight of Autonomous Expeditionary Resupply Drone

Kaman Corporation's first flight of the full-scale KARGO UAV signifies a major accomplishment in the ongoing flight test progression with development of the drone now well underway

May 02, 2024
New Application Suite Update with GNSS Interference Insights 

NovAtel Application Suite Version 2.0 integrates GRIT Monitor to provide GNSS interference insights, improves the overall firmware compatibility for MarinePak, and adds a new Manage application functionality

May 02, 2024
Academic & Technical Collaborative Mission Unveiled

The Sentinel Mission from Teledyne Webb Research and Rutgers University will send Teledyne’s Slocum Glider around the world to contribute to human understanding of the oceans

May 02, 2024
Compact Subsea Electric Sensor Released by ELWAVE

ELWAVE introduces the TETRAPULSE ESENSE 300 a subsea electric sensor which uses bio-inspired patented CEDAR technology to detect, locate, and classify subsea targets

May 02, 2024
Sea Acceptance Trials for Autonomous Navigation Software Successfully Completed

The Sea Acceptance Trials for the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) have been completed by Greenroom Robotics and its industry partners, using the Advanced Maritime Autonomy (GAMA) Software to navigate a decommissioned patrol boat

May 01, 2024
Rugged Intel Xeon-E-Based Embedded Computer for Mission-Critical Edge Computing

VersaLogic's Swift features error-correcting memory, fast on-board NVMe SSD storage, and TPM 2.0 security

May 01, 2024
Factory Acceptance Testing Completed for Long-Range AUV

The HUGIN Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) has been put through its paces by the Kongsberg Discovery Uncrewed Platforms team, verifying and refining all system capabilities

May 01, 2024
Mesh Radios Integrated with sUAS for Successful EW Field Testing

Doodle Labs has partnered with Red Cat to deliver its Helix Mesh Rider® radios for Teal Drones' systems, combining forces to pass field testing for electronic warfare (EW) in Ukraine

May 01, 2024
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