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.

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
Mission-Specialist Expeditionary ROV Set for U.S. Navy Delivery

The U.S. Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) will receive the MK20 Defender from VideoRay, a highly robust, man-portable, expeditionary ROV

May 17, 2024
Autonomous Aerial Resupply Flight Tests for hVTOL Cargo Drone

Elroy Air and Leidos will trial the Chaparral hVTOL cargo aircraft system at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona to demonstrate autonomous aerial resupply capabilities

May 17, 2024
Hull Cleaning Robot Declared Safe for Silicone Coatings

Greensea IQ’s EverClean, the subscription-based autonomous in-water hull cleaning robot, has been confirmed by Chugoku Marine Paints to not damage silicone hull coatings

May 17, 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 17, 2024
Built-to-Order UAV Engines: HFE International Talks to UST

With over 100 different UAV platforms in 28 countries using HFE International’s EFI engine systems, CEO Thomas West takes time out to discuss the patented Genpod® Series of Line Replaceable Unit engines and new projects on the horizon

May 16, 2024
CubePilot Solution for FAA Remote ID Compliance

Cube ID by CubePilot is a reliable Remote ID solution that supports both CAN and serial protocols, broadcasting in-flight information via a Bluetooth 5.2 dual-mode unit

May 15, 2024
Partnership Formed to Advance Maritime Robotics Understanding

Greenroom Robotics and Bureau Veritas’ new MoU aims to promote the understanding of maritime robotics, autonomous navigation, situational awareness, and operations management

May 15, 2024
BVLOS Commercial Drone Delivery Prospects Advance with FAA Application Approval

The FAA’s acceptance of Drone Express’ Part 135 Application marks a significant step in the future of delivery logistics, paving the way for BVLOS commercial drone delivery

May 15, 2024
Collaboration to Advance Disaster Response Research

Verizon Frontline will provide the UAS platform, sensor, and personnel resources needed to rapidly respond and collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas identified by the NOAA

May 15, 2024
New Autonomous Technology Collaboration for Global Security Solutions

RAD will deliver its autonomous detection technology for Nightingale’s drones, working together to offer low-cost, active patrols for large areas with little supporting infrastructure

May 15, 2024
WISPR Systems’ New SkyScout Drone for Surveying & Construction

WISPR Systems' SkyScout comes in a convenient size and interchangeable payload options, and includes collision avoidance, dual-band RTK navigation, geotagging capabilities, and a dampening mount

May 14, 2024
Drones & Agriculture Mesh at WarrenUAS to Boost Future Farm Production

The first graduates are being turned out from a new agriculture program that students at Warren County Community College can meld with the school’s program for drone training, that then leads them into the precision agriculture field

May 14, 2024
Ziyan’s Shadow S3 UAV Attracts International Attention at DSA2024

Designed around a modular system and deployable in 2 minutes, the Shadow S3 electric unmanned helicopter by Ziyan recently featured at the Defense Services Asia event in Malaysia

May 14, 2024
Advanced Mesh Radios Supplied for Autonomous Humanoid Training Robot

The Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot (HEKTR) 3.4 Trackless Mobile Infantry Target (TMIT) from MVP Robotics can mesh with asynchronous uncrewed vehicles by using Doodle Labs’ Mesh Rider Radios

May 14, 2024
Collaboration to Enhance Real-Time Video Processing for Low-Bandwidth Applications

Videosoft’s technology has been integrated into SightLine’s 4100-OEM hardware platform for mission-critical video streaming in defense operations, search and rescue missions, and commercial drone applications

May 14, 2024
New Educational Digital Training Vessel Launched

Robosys has provided the vessel control systems for a Digital Training Vessel, acquired by SHCG to support learning across new maritime skills, addressing the sector’s skills shortage

May 14, 2024
Large Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Receives Flight Corridor Approval

The Cento aircraft, MightyFly’s large autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft for expedited logistics, has already begun flight testing using an FAA approved flight corridor of up to 5,000 ft in altitude between the New Jerusalem and Byron Airports in California

May 13, 2024
Research USV Delivered to Hong Kong University

OceanAlpha's delivery of the L12E unmanned surface vessel (USV), named "The Clear Water Bay", to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) supports the institute's technology R&D efforts

May 13, 2024
Largest Drone Swarm Display Sets New World Record 

UVify coordinated 5,293 IFO drones simultaneously to set a new Guinness World Record, creating intricate patterns and vibrant visuals above a crowd to demonstrate advanced programming and drone control technology

May 13, 2024
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