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.

C-UAS Capability Demonstrated to DoD Stakeholders

The demonstration showcased Skylark Labs' Aerial Reconnaissance & Elimination System (ARIES) system and its advanced capabilities in detection and tracking rogue drones

May 24, 2024
Partnership for UAV Inspection Growth in Canada

Phase One has officially partnered with Measur for strong UAV inspection growth in the Canadian market, providing impressive image quality captured from the safest distance

May 24, 2024
New Low-SWaP Video Processor for Real-Time ISR

SightLine Applications’ new 4100-OEM video processor offers Full HD performance and superior H.265 encoding capabilities in a compact design, tailored for real-time video processing for ISR applications

May 24, 2024
Preliminary Design Review Success for MALE UAS 

The Airbus-backed Eurodrone, a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAS with ISTAR capability, has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

May 24, 2024
Agricultural Drone Solutions Advanced with New Collaboration

Drone Nerds has partnered with Sentera to expand its range of agricultural and industrial drone solutions, adding Sentera's PHX fixed-wing drone and multispectral sensors to its offerings

May 24, 2024
Volatus Aerospace & Drone Delivery Canada Announce Merger of Equals

A new merger of equals between Volatus Aerospace and Drone Delivery Canada aims to combine the strengths & capabilities of both companies under experienced industry leaders

May 23, 2024
Custom Camera Mount Gimbal for Industrial Drones Released

Optimized for the Ranger Pro and SkyScout platforms, WISPR Systems has worked with Gremsy to develop a custom drone gimbal for the Sony ILX-LR1 camera, which is suited to surveying and mapping, inspection and construction applications

May 23, 2024
‘Bonded’ Network Service for Maritime Communications Launched

Viasat’s Inmarsat has launched NexusWave, a network service for maritime communications, integrating multiple high-speed networks in real time for fast, always-on connectivity

May 23, 2024
Preliminary Design Phase Begins for Vertical-Lift X-Plane

The low-drag, fan-in-wing X-plane from Aurora Flight Sciences will begin a preliminary design review, integrating a blended wing body platform and combining VTOL with impressive speed

May 22, 2024
Italy to Receive Delivery Drones in New Collaboration

Cargo parcel delivery drones are set to be delivered to Italy through Intelligent Energy’s partnership with H2C, aiming to realize new solutions to carry people and freight by drone

May 22, 2024
Submersible Surveillance Array Launched

Cellula Robotics’ newly launched Vigilus is a submersible surveillance array comprising of acoustically-meshed environmental sensor nodes that form a network of listening stations

May 22, 2024
AI-Enabled Quadruped Robots Parkour Test Footage

DEEP Robotics has released a video of its quadrupedal robot doing parkour and shifting its center of gravity midair, showcasing how AI enhances locomotion & intelligence for robotics

May 22, 2024
Aerobits Announces Price Reduction on Remote ID Modules

A significant price reduction by Aerobits makes it easier than ever to equip drones with advanced identification technology

May 22, 2024
Industrial Drone Approved for Washington Landfill Inspections

The SnifferDRONE™ performs inspections 50% faster and reduces technician's exposure to hazards, while improving the effectiveness of detecting methane emissions and the sources of land-based leaks

May 22, 2024
Heron TP Drone Takes First Flight in Germany

The German Heron TP (GHTP) drone is equipped with optical, imaging radar reconnaissance, and signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities, and enables the armed forces to expand its strategic and tactical capabilities

May 21, 2024
Strategic Collaboration Between Commercial UAV Expo & HYSKY Society 

HYSKY Society will co-locate with Commercial UAV Expo 2024 (September 3-5), bringing the largest hydrogen aviation event to the global commercial drone trade show & conference

May 21, 2024
Iridium Connected Drones Offer a Path Forward for Monitored BVLOS Operations

The FAA’s first waiver for BVLOS commercial operations granted to AATI's fixed-wing AiRanger, enabled by Iridium's global L-Band satellite connectivity, demonstrates that Iridium satellite C2 capabilities can meet large drone BVLOS waiver requirements

May 21, 2024
Drone & eVTOL Component Manufacturer Adopts EN9100 Aerospace Standard

Embention incorporates SO9001 and EN9100 certifications into the drone and airtaxi market bringing traditional aviation quality standards to these rapidly growing sectors

May 21, 2024
Textron Systems & Kodiak to Develop Uncrewed Military Vehicle

The companies are collaborating on the development of an uncrewed military vehicle intended for advanced terrain environments and designed without space for a driver

May 20, 2024
DJI Releases All-Weather Multi-Sensor UAV Payload

DJI has launched the Zenmuse H30 Series, which includes the H30T and H30 aerial payloads to provide infrared imaging, day & night image capture and improved vision quality

May 20, 2024
Edge-AI Computer Unveiled by Trillium

Trillium Engineering's Clarity-HD is tailored specifically for integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the company's gimbals and represents a leap forward in the fusion of AI and imaging capabilities

May 20, 2024
Radar Integrated onto Newly FAA-Approved BVLOS Unmanned Aircraft

AATI’s FAA-approved AiRanger has been integrated with Echodyne’s EchoFlight radar, providing detection & tracking ranges to aid avoidance measures, maintaining operational safety

May 20, 2024
Nighttime Autonomous Aerial Resupply Completed Via Tactical Drone

Soaring’s VTOL UAS, Gabriel, completed 40 tactical drills to resupply U.S. Army platoons with class I and class V supplies including food and ammunition, all carried out at night

May 20, 2024
Autonomous Thruster Control System Enhances Subsea Capabilities

The JETTE robotic controlled propulsion system from Tiburon Subsea draws on dual fore and aft thrusters to outfit unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) with increased speed, variable controls and maneuverability

May 20, 2024
Group 2 & NATO Class I UAS for Long-Range Tactical ISR

Skyeton's Raybird is a battle-proven UAS platform offering up to 28 hours of continuous flight time and a range of up to 2500 km

May 19, 2024
Aerial Intelligence Company Secures Funding for Integrated Solution

SwissDrones’ latest funding round enables the delivery of its integrated solution combining long-range unmanned helicopters, flight operations and large-scale data analytics for public safety

May 17, 2024
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