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.

Time-Lapse Hardware Released for Autonomous Subsea Camera System

SubC Imaging has introduced the Hibernation feature for its Autonomous Camera System, enabling long-term time-lapse footage over months or years, capturing slow underwater processes

Mar 18, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Mar 16, 2024
Partnership to Reinvent Utility Asset Management

Buzz and Skydio aim to develop a Transmission, Distribution and Substation asset inspection solution, combining Buzz’s computer vision with Skydio’s autonomous drones and Extend API

Mar 15, 2024
MKS Instruments Introduces Ophir IR Optics Assembly & Support in India

In collaboration with Atotech an MKS Brand, at the Delhi production site, the company is now offering local assembly, support, and service capabilities, tailored to support customers in India

Mar 15, 2024
Light UAS Operator Certificate Issued to FlyingBasket

The Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) from aviation authority Ente Nazionale Per L'Aviazione Civile (ENAC) permits Italian drone manufacturer and operator FlyingBasket to authorize its own operations

Mar 15, 2024
Exail’s Compact INS Picked for Next-Gen AUV

The integration of Exail's Phins 9 Compact Inertial Navigation System (INS) will empower Bedrock to achieve high navigational accuracy, address operational efficiencies, and mitigate Total Horizontal Uncertainty (THU) and Total Vertical Uncertainty (TVU)

Mar 15, 2024
Sentera Integrates Cameras onto Inspired Flight’s Drone Platform

Sentera's 6X Multispectral and 65R ultra-high-resolution RGB sensors are now compatible with Inspired Flight Technologies' IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 drone platforms

Mar 15, 2024
Teledyne Marine Acquires Valeport

Teledyne Marine’s acquisition of Valeport, a leading manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, is set to expand the products and solutions offered by the company

Mar 15, 2024
AI-Supported USV Autopilot Launched

Robosys has launched the AI-supported USV Autopilot at Oceanology 2024, able to convert USVs into fully autonomous craft while seamlessly integrating with Voyager AI Survey

Mar 14, 2024
Meller Optics Introduces Flat Sapphire Windows Suited for Commercial Aircraft & Drones

Meller Optics' Flat Sapphire Windows are also suitable for use in military weapons systems and can withstand fast moving dirt, sand, water, and most chemicals

Mar 14, 2024
Advanced AI-Powered Perception & Autonomy for Drones, UGVs & Self-Driving Vehicles

Spleenlab’s VISIONAIRY modular software suite provides a wide range of capabilities and can be integrated with all leading drone flight controllers and robotic operating systems

Mar 14, 2024
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
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