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 Penguin-Inspired AUV Unveiled

The Quadroin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) carries an expanded instrument payload, the side-scan sonar enables acoustic seafloor imaging, and full-HD underwater cameras with dimmable LED lights provide a visual identification of its surroundings

Mar 13, 2024
New UUV for Mine Countermeasures & Rescue Operations Introduced

HII's REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is the third generation of REMUS 100 vehicles and features a compact, two-person-portable design, operational depths down to 100 meters, and an extended battery life

Mar 13, 2024
Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming Solution for Airborne Surveillance Operations

The low-bandwidth solution will enable SKYTRAC's customers to take advantage of real-time video transmission over wireless networks with limited bandwidth

Mar 13, 2024
AI-Ready Fully Rugged Tablet Released

Getac’s fully rugged AI-ready tablet uses the Android operating system and boasts lightweight form factor, wide operating temperature range, and a bright 1,000 nit 16:10 aspect ratio screen

Mar 13, 2024
Bynav Exhibits Products & Delivers Presentation at GCA 2024

Products that Bynav showcased at Geo Connect Asia (GCA) 2024 include high-precision positioning GNSS SoC, Multi-source Fusion Positioning Modules, Positioning Box, and GMouse RTK Antenna

Mar 13, 2024
New Transoceanic USV Unveiled by Exail

Exail has introduced the DriX O-16 a new transoceanic uncrewed surface vessel designed for long-duration operations and with multi-robot deployment capabilities to enable full ocean depth scientific survey

Mar 13, 2024
Autopilot Solution for Floating Solar Photovoltaic System

Dynautics has worked with Noria Energy to customise an existing autopilot and control solution for an autonomous positioning system prototype on a floating solar array with eight thrusters

Mar 13, 2024
New Alva Industries CCO to Drive Market Expansion Beyond UAVs

Alva Industries’ new CCO Dr. Nicolas Giraudo aims to focus on markets where the light, precise and efficient electric motors, enabled by FiberPrintingTM, add the most value

Mar 13, 2024
New Rugged Industrial Computers for Autonomous Vehicles

Sealevel Systems' Relio R1 Rugged Industrial Computers offer versatile I/O capabilities and outperform military standards for shock and vibration

Mar 12, 2024
Bespoke Software Engineering Services for UAVs

Ascend Engineering’s comprehensive suite of development services are ideal for government and commercial clients looking to take advantage of state-of-the-art drone technology

Mar 12, 2024
Persistent Systems’ MANET Comms Network Supports Rheinmetall Autonomous UGVs

Rheinmetall Canada’s Mission Master autonomous UGV is joining Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay® MANET Ecosystem, expanding their operational capabilities across the battlefield

Mar 12, 2024
Aluminum Surveyor USV Completed at Austal USA

Saildrone’s first aluminum Surveyor USV has been launched, carrying the latest multibeam sonar equipment for seafloor mapping to depths of 11,000 meters (36,000 feet)

Mar 12, 2024
Interactive Drone Technology Used to Promote Conservation

NatureEye and Jackson Wild have united to inspire schoolchildren to become environmental stewards, using real-time drone flights to enable virtual field trips above endangered species and impressive natural landscapes

Mar 12, 2024
Introducing Ocean Science & Technology: A Pioneering Online Platform Transforming Collaboration in Marine Science

Ocean Science & Technology is a revolutionary online platform designed to increase the discoverability of technological advancements within marine science

Mar 11, 2024
Fully Autonomous AI Fleet for Charter to be Launched

The Oceanus12 unmanned surface vessel (USV), from Marine AI and MSubs, is a fully autonomous turnkey package with a twin-electric drive for optimum redundancy and a hybrid powertrain, and is coupled with Marine AI's GuardianAI autonomy software stack

Mar 11, 2024
USV Conducts Fisheries Research Survey in U.S. Windfarm Sites

Equipped with a SeapiX-R 3D multibeam echosounder from Exail, two Kongsberg EK80 single beam echosounders and a Nortek ADCP, the DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV) performed the survey off the coast of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York

Mar 11, 2024
Flyability Launches Elios 3 Drone UTM Payload

The Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) payload empowers industries to safely and efficiently inspect steel thickness in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments and confined spaces using ultrasonic testing technology

Mar 11, 2024
UAV Flight Capability Demonstrated Using a Jet Engine With No Moving Parts

Wave Engine Corp’s demonstration included self-powered take-off, climb-cruise and landing, using an aircraft engine that operated using pressure waves instead of rotating machinery

Mar 11, 2024
Scientific Echo Sounder to be Integrated with Autonomous Underwater Glider

Kongsberg’s EK80 WBT mini scientific echo sounder will be a formal sensor offering on the Slocum G3 glider by Teledyne Marine, enabling long-term acoustic data gathering throughout the water column of a specified area

Mar 11, 2024
New High-Speed Imaging System Launched

Vision Research’s new 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements

Mar 11, 2024
Next Generation Broadcast Remote ID Module Released

The second generation of Dronetag’s Remote ID broadcast module for drone pilots, BS, is a module weighing only 0.035 oz with a wide range of accessories

Mar 11, 2024
TEKEVER to Strengthen Coastal Surveillance in Portugal

The AR3 by TEKEVER will enhance coastal security in Portugal with drone-based surveillance, helping to combat economic and environmental crimes such as illegal fishing and drug trafficking

Mar 08, 2024
Amprius Delivers High-Volume Silicon Anode Cell Shipment to KARI

Amprius' partnership with the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) strengthens its position as the premier solution for High-Altitude Psuedo-Satellite (HAPS) applications

Mar 08, 2024
SubC Imaging’s Rayfin Single Channel Inspection System at Oceanology International 2024

SubC Imaging is set to preview its new Rayfin Single Channel Inspection system (Rayfin SCI) on March 12-14 at Oceanology International 2024 at the ExCeL London

Mar 08, 2024
Teledyne Marine to Exhibit at Upcoming Oceanology International

Teledyne Marine will showcase its new Acoustic Trigger feature for sustainable ropeless lobster fishing and officially launch the Slocum Sentinel Glider at the upcoming Oi 2024 event

Mar 08, 2024
New Public-Facing Features for First Responder Drone Programs

AirData’s Public Portal is a powerful new tool for building public trust and engagement with drone programs used by law enforcement and first responders

Mar 08, 2024
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