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.

Unmanned Helicopter Showcases 200kg Top Useful Load Capacity

Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ unmanned K-RACER-X2 will be used to help solve social issues through its ability to haul heavy cargo loads that cannot be transported with standard drones

Jan 24, 2024
Autonomy Demonstration for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles

GA-ASI demonstrated its open standards-based autonomy ecosystem for UCAVs on an MQ-20, with three SDRs to support LOS, C2, and data movement capabilities via Waveform X

Jan 24, 2024
Novacavi Launch Customized Tether for Confined Spaces

Novacavi provided a cable configuration with fibre-optic and a reinforcing element wrapped in a small-diameter sheath resistant to hydrolysis and UV rays

Jan 23, 2024
Modular ROVs for Inspection, Security & Underwater Filming

SEAMOR Marine's versatile ROVs are based around a modular open-frame design and are in operation on every continent and in every major body of water on the planet

Jan 23, 2024
Hawkeye MMP Demonstrates Electromagnetic Compatibility

Part of a Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) project, Chess Dynamics' MMP vehicle surveillance system meets the needs of the modern battlefield, surviving, communicating and operating in tough electromagnetic conditions

Jan 23, 2024
TUALCOM Names New CEO

Ali Pastonoğlu has been instrumental in TUALCOM's global restructuring efforts since 2023 and serving as the CEO of TUALCOM-UK, will now lead the entire organization

Jan 23, 2024
New Upgrade Options for MaxAmps Drone Batteries

Lithium battery manufacturer MaxAmps has added new upgrade options which the company believes will solve a lot of battery problems for UAV companies

Jan 23, 2024
Electra Project Launched: Innovation for Aeronautical Sustainability

Electra's main objective is the development and adaptation of an electric power and propulsion system for eVTOL and other electric manned aircraft

Jan 22, 2024
DJI Introduces its First Intelligent 3D Model Editing Software

This solution pairs with DJI’s enterprise drones and 3D modeling and mapping software, forming a comprehensive solution for aerial surveying, modeling, and model editing

Jan 22, 2024
New Robotic Solution for Installing Bird Diverters on Overhead Power Lines

The Mini LineFly is a revolutionary unmanned system that automatically and precisely installs diverters on overhead lines, helping increase project efficiency and safety for lineworkers

Jan 22, 2024
Draganfly to Provide Drone Delivery for Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital

Draganfly's drone technology and pilot services will map and develop delivery routes to support the needs of Mass General Brigham's patients and staff

Jan 22, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Jan 20, 2024
PointPerfect GNSS Correction Service to Brazil

u-blox and Nordian will facilitate precise positioning for a diverse range of applications, including agriculture, service robots, machinery automation, unmanned systems, and more

Jan 19, 2024
EDGE to Display Unmanned Technology at UMEX and SimTEX 2024

EDGE will showcase fixed-wing loitering munitions, a stealth aircraft, a multi-role performance helicopter, tactical logistics helicopters, and much more advanced unmanned technology

Jan 19, 2024
Water Quality Monitored with Electric Drones

Skyports Drone Services and Makutu have completed test flights for a drone inspection service to monitor quality of river and coastal water, and are now launching a pilot study with Northumbrian Water

Jan 19, 2024
Swappable Power Option Introduced by Vanguard

Fixed and swappable interfaces from Briggs & Stratton provide OEMs of large unmanned applications with greater power choice

Jan 19, 2024
CoPre: An Ecosystem for Optimized LiDAR and RGB Data Processing

CHCNAV’s CoPre provides a solution for georeferencing, analysis, and modeling of 3D point cloud data captured by airborne, vehicle-based, & drone LiDAR scanners or imaging systems

Jan 19, 2024
NASA Conducts Air Taxi Research with Autonomous Drones

NASA researchers flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in a test seen as an important step towards advancing self-flying capabilities for air taxis

Jan 19, 2024
Wing Unveils New Delivery Drone with Increased Payload Capacity

The new aircraft has a round-trip range of 12 miles, can cruise approximately 65 miles per hour, all while carrying a standard cardboard delivery box with a payload up to five pounds

Jan 18, 2024
AI-Based Autonomous Drone Solutions for Mission-Critical Military & Civilian Applications

Skydio's drone systems are NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS-listed, and are trusted by every brand of the U.S. Department of Defense, all FVEY countries and across NATO

Jan 18, 2024
Airbus Helicopters Acquires Aerovel and its UAS

Aerovel’s Flexrotor is a small tactical UAS designed for ISTAR missions at sea and over land, with a maximum launch weight of 25kg and the ability to integrate different payloads

Jan 17, 2024
Land-Based Drone Detection Radar Capability Unveiled

Terma’s augmented SCANTER 5000 radar series is armed with AI and machine learning, able to comprehensively analyze incoming data in order to accurately detect drones

Jan 17, 2024
DJI Launches First Delivery Drone

The FlyCart 30 (FC30) drone overcomes traditional transport challenges with its large payload capacity, long operation range, high reliability, and intelligent features

Jan 17, 2024
Worldwide Halo Drone Communications Platform Released

The worldwide version of Elsight’s Halo drone communications system enables users to use just one Halo connectivity platform across different cellular communications providers

Jan 17, 2024
Ukrainian Armed Forces Deploy THeMIS UGVs

The 14 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) supplied to Ukraine by Milrem Robotics are being actively used for route clearance and demining, cargo transportation, and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC)

Jan 17, 2024
High-Performance GNSS Antennas for Drones & Robotics

Calian's cutting-edge antenna products are trusted by a range of unmanned systems and PNT industry leaders

Jan 16, 2024
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