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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.

‘Bonded’ Network Service for Maritime Communications Launched
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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