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.

All-Electric Heavy Lift Drone Company Acquired by BAE Systems

BAE Systems has acquired British technology business Malloy Aeronautics – a company in innovative heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies

Feb 05, 2024
Fugro USV Receives UK Coastguard Approval

The latest addition to Fugro’s Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel fleet has received the highest level of UK coastguard approval for autonomous vessels

Feb 05, 2024
A2LE Platform Launched from MQ-20 Avenger UAS

The demonstration took place over Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, where an Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) was released from the Avenger unmanned aerial system (UAS) internal weapons bay

Feb 02, 2024
TEKEVER Deploys Lifeboat from AR5 Drone

Onboard sensors detect vessels or humans on the water, and AI calculates the optimal time to release the lifeboat close to the vessel or person in distress without human intervention

Feb 02, 2024
Small Autonomous Drone Developed for Maritime Operations

MITRE partnered with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop the Hopper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can operate at sea for extended periods and in swarms for expanded capabilities in defense and marine research

Feb 02, 2024
Conference Attendees Revealed for CUAS Homeland Security USA 2024

More than 180 Counter UAS professionals from law enforcement, government, and regulatory bodies have confirmed to attend the event in Arlington, VA, USA, February 7-8, 2024

Feb 02, 2024
Inertial Labs Partners with BAAM.Tech on RESEPI Technology

The partnership between Inertial Labs and BAAM.Tech is for the distribution and sales representation of LiDAR Remote Sensing Payload Instrument (RESEPI) technology and is expected to drive growth and innovation for both companies

Feb 02, 2024
Meteomatics Closes Funding for Weather Drones

To forecast weather in the mid & lower atmosphere at a high degree of precision, the company collects data using its Meteodrones, weather drones capable of flying up to 20,000ft

Feb 02, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Feb 02, 2024
Echodyne to Integrate Low SWaP Radar Into OWT Global’s ISaaS Platform

Echodyne Corp and OWT Global have formed a strategic relationship to develop next-gen situational awareness solutions with CUAS, UxS, and C5ISR capabilities

Feb 01, 2024
MightyFly Unveils Its Third-Gen eVTOL for Same-Day Deliveries

The new UAV incorporates a sleek design that enables operational efficiency, the ability to accommodate a wide range of payload center of gravity, a larger cargo bay, and more

Feb 01, 2024
Drone Trials Conducted in Falmouth Harbour

Open Skies Cornwall used drones in Falmouth Harbour to test its ground infrastructure, flying capabilities and airspace for future maritime-focused drone activities, including the delivery of emergency medical and maintenance supplies

Jan 31, 2024
Airmar Technology Acquired by Amphenol

Airmar is now part of the Amphenol Interconnect and Sensor Systems Division and will continue to retain its headquarters location in Milford, New Hampshire

Jan 31, 2024
Israel MoD Selects Mobilicom’s ICE Cybersecurity Software Solutions

Mobilicom’s Immunity, Cybersecurity, and Encryption (ICE) solution is a multifaceted and multi-tiered suite that autonomously protects the platform, safeguards communication channels and encrypts collected and transmitted data

Jan 31, 2024
GE-25M UAS Successfully Makes Its First Flight

The flight tested the improved flight computer, with more processing capacity and data storage for increased computing power, meeting the demand for increased automation and autonomy

Jan 31, 2024
Further Auterion-Powered sUAS Provided for Customs & Border Protection

Auterion will provide systems to support ISR missions with sUAS powered by AuterionOS, a user interface that simplifies mission planning & execution, reducing operator cognitive load

Jan 31, 2024
Approval to Conduct BVLOS Medical Drone Deliveries Granted to DroneUp

DroneUp is now one of a few companies in the US to have a BVLOS waiver for medical deliveries approved by the FAA

Jan 30, 2024
Drone System to Equip AI Capabilities for U.S. Army SRR Program

Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones aims to help the program reach its goal to provide rucksack-portable sUAS to Army platoons for situational awareness beyond the next terrain feature

Jan 30, 2024
Ziyan Unveils Long Endurance Unmanned Helicopter at UMEX 2024

Ziyan's Shadow S3 patrol unmanned helicopter can be easily transported and carried in a backpack, and features a wind resistance of level 7, a maximum take-off weight of less than 7kg, and a maximum endurance of 100 minutes

Jan 30, 2024
High-Performance Infrared Cameras & Cores for UAVs & Robotics

Noxant's infrared optronics solutions can be integrated into a wide range of unmanned systems and robotics platforms and can be customized to suit specific applications

Jan 30, 2024
U.S. Navy to Receive Link 16 Radios for JADC2 Operations

Data Link Solutions, a BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins joint venture, has secured a U.S. Navy contract to deliver small form factor (SFF) radios that support Link 16 connectivity for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) operations

Jan 30, 2024
Amprius Receives Aerospace & Defense AS9100 Certification

The certification establishes a framework for continual improvement as Amprius supplies batteries to the electric aviation industry, helping to advance technologies such as eVTOLs and drones

Jan 29, 2024
Milanion Signs with Al Seer Marine for UGV Development

With both companies committing to international expansion, the strategic collaboration draws on Al Seer's expertise in the maritime industry and Milanion's experience in autonomous technology

Jan 29, 2024
TEKEVER Integrates Digital Services with ASTRIIS Platform

The project has devised strategies to develop a catalogue of products and services derived from data acquisition via in-situ observation, remote sensing, numerical modeling, and predictive analytics

Jan 29, 2024
AAC Secures AFWERX Phase ll Contract for Next-Gen Tactical UAS

Advanced Aircraft Company's (AAC) Hybrid Advanced Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft System (HAMR) will be further developed for United States Air Force (USAF) tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions

Jan 29, 2024
EDGE Awarded Order for 200 Unmanned Helicopters

The compact HT-100 and larger HT-750 are multi-role unmanned performance helicopters for ISR and logistics missions, designed to transport heavy payloads while maintaining exceptional flight stability

Jan 29, 2024
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