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.
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
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
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
A series of subsystem upgrades, called the "Havoc" configuration, have doubled the flight endurance and payload capacity of the base VXE30 Stalker system
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
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
ParaZero will enhance the safety and reliability of Draganfly UAVs in emergency medical deliveries and challenging search & rescue missions by integrating advanced parachute systems
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ELWAVE introduces the TETRAPULSE ESENSE 300 a subsea electric sensor which uses bio-inspired patented CEDAR technology to detect, locate, and classify subsea targets
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
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
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
Auterion’s new NTRIP app empowers users to enable RTK mode on any powered-by-Auterion vehicle, while being easy to configure, effective in all locations, and not requiring extra hardware
The funding will fuel the development of a multi-channel inspection system tailored for Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), marking a pivotal advancement in underwater inspection capabilities
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