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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.

BVLOS Commercial Drone Delivery Prospects Advance with FAA Application Approval
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
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
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’ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
Testing Succeeds for New Electric Work Class ROV
Testing Succeeds for New Electric Work Class ROV

The new Quantum EV electric work class ROV from SMD reached a top forward speed of 4.5 knots, among other maneuverability and bollard pull tests, in successful full-power testing

May 13, 2024
First Responder Drones Advanced with Airspace Security Company Acquisition
First Responder Drones Advanced with Airspace Security Company Acquisition

Dedrone is set to be acquired by Axon, adding Drones as First Responders (DFR) and protection against drone threats to its incident response solutions

May 13, 2024
Swedish First Responders Receive Resilient IP-Video Transmission Technology
Swedish First Responders Receive Resilient IP-Video Transmission Technology

SÄRF has deployed LiveU mission-critical IP-video transmission solutions for situational awareness and use in training scenarios, bolstering its ability to respond and prepare for fires and accidents

May 13, 2024
Aero Systems West Introduces PARASAFE CA12-01 Parachute System
Aero Systems West Introduces PARASAFE CA12-01 Parachute System

Aero Systems West (ASW) has introduced the PARASAFE CA12-01, a 25kg Parachute Safety System expected to set a new standard of safety for drone operations

May 10, 2024
Sentera Partners with Frontier Precision to Expand Drone Sensor Distribution
Sentera Partners with Frontier Precision to Expand Drone Sensor Distribution

Sentera has formed a strategic partnership with Frontier Precision, appointing the company as an authorized reseller of its drone sensing solutions to support wider distribution across global industries

May 10, 2024
Next-Gen Wearable Battery Pack to Integrate Safe Cells
Next-Gen Wearable Battery Pack to Integrate Safe Cells

Amprius Technologies will supply its SiMaxx™ safe cells to the U.S. Army’s next-generation Wearable Battery pack, making a powerful, relatively lightweight, and compact solution

May 10, 2024
Harxon XPONENTIAL 2024 Roundup
Harxon XPONENTIAL 2024 Roundup

Harxon Corporation showcased a range of high-precision GNSS antennas and modules for unmanned systems at XPONENTIAL 2024 in San Diego, California

May 10, 2024
Vantage Vesper sUAS Included in Common Hardware Systems-6 Contract
Vantage Vesper sUAS Included in Common Hardware Systems-6 Contract

Selected by the United States Army for a CHS contract, the backpack portable Vesper sUAS by Vantage Robotics features unique magnet-attached swappable propellers and provides field operators with extended flight time, low light performance, and minimum counter detection

May 10, 2024
Innovative SAR Payload Receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Innovative SAR Payload Receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Smith Myers, which produces a suite of SAR systems that provide new and mission critical capabilities to first responders around the world, has received the King’s Award for Enterprise

May 10, 2024
Miniature Accelerometer to Measure Microgravity on In-Orbit Satellite
Miniature Accelerometer to Measure Microgravity on In-Orbit Satellite

Space Forges’ ForgeStar-1 will use the CAS291 miniature accelerometer from Silicon Sensing to measure the level of microgravity inside the satellite, which is now set for launch

May 10, 2024
Micro-SWaP Solutions to Advance Autonomy & UAS Integration in Australia
Micro-SWaP Solutions to Advance Autonomy & UAS Integration in Australia

Sagetech’s MX12B transponder, MXS Mode S transponder and ACAS X DAA software are being brought to the Australian market by CAPAIR, now a certified Sagetech reseller

May 10, 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 10, 2024
Compatibility Announced Between Video Processing & Video Streaming Companies
Compatibility Announced Between Video Processing & Video Streaming Companies

SightLine Applications partners with Videosoft Global in an advancement in real-time video processing, particularly for applications requiring low-latency and where bandwidth is limited

May 09, 2024
New Loitering Munition System Unveiled
New Loitering Munition System Unveiled

The Rogue 1 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) from Teledyne FLIR Defense has a flight time of 30 minutes and burst speeds of more than 70mph

May 09, 2024
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