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.

Disasters Expo Makes 2024 European Debut
Disasters Expo Makes 2024 European Debut

On 15-16 May, Messe Frankfurt is hosting the first edition of Disaster Expo Europe, a summit of disaster management experts aiming to mitigate the consequences of the most costly disasters

Mar 19, 2024
Introducing the Velox Camera System by Nanomotion
Introducing the Velox Camera System by Nanomotion

The Velox UAV surveillance payload by Nanomotion combines advanced imaging, gyro stabilization, and compact design with an advanced EO/IR camera system

Mar 19, 2024
Kongsberg Geospatial & Echodyne Partner for Enhanced BVLOS Drone Technology
Kongsberg Geospatial & Echodyne Partner for Enhanced BVLOS Drone Technology

The collaboration, involving Kongsberg's IRIS Terminal, will provide additional situational awareness to unmanned aerial system (UAS) operators by visualizing all airspace movement, cooperative and noncooperative, for safe and reliable operations

Mar 19, 2024
SWIR Cameras & Sensors for UAV & Unmanned Systems Thermal Imaging
SWIR Cameras & Sensors for UAV & Unmanned Systems Thermal Imaging

New Imaging Technologies' low-SWaP sensors are ideal for a variety of applications, including security, surveillance and monitoring, and firefighting

Mar 19, 2024
NEXCOM’s VMC 320 & VMC 3030 Rugged Vehicle Mount Computers
NEXCOM’s VMC 320 & VMC 3030 Rugged Vehicle Mount Computers

NEXCOM's VMC 320 and VMC 3030 excel as versatile and reliable rugged vehicle mount computers for public transportation with extensive I/O options, USB ports, ethernet connections, and HDMI outputs for connectivity with a wide range of devices and systems

Mar 19, 2024
Bespoke Radar Turntables Ordered from Chess Dynamics
Bespoke Radar Turntables Ordered from Chess Dynamics

Chess Dynamics will provide bespoke radar turntables, custom-designed to rotate and stabilise high-power small and large radars, following an order from a global defence company

Mar 18, 2024
Kratos to Deploy Self-Driving Platooning Technology for Ohio & Indiana Routes
Kratos to Deploy Self-Driving Platooning Technology for Ohio & Indiana Routes

Kratos' self-driving technology will be integrated as part of normal 24/7 supply chain activity hauling freight in 53-foot dry van trailers on short-haul routes for round-trip totals of 450-500 miles

Mar 18, 2024
Simulations Pave the Way for Drone Flights at UK Airports
Simulations Pave the Way for Drone Flights at UK Airports

The simulations run by NATS demonstrated how drones could be integrated alongside other air traffic at a busy airport, including drone operators filing flight plans, flying in and out of the airport and being safely deconflicted with other aircraft

Mar 18, 2024
Greensea IQ Expands International Sales Team with BUVI Scandinavia
Greensea IQ Expands International Sales Team with BUVI Scandinavia

BUVI will support sales for Greensea IQ’s Bayonet AUGVs to its clientele across all of Scandinavia, providing an established and trusted partner to drive Greensea IQ’s growth and impact in the region

Mar 18, 2024
Drone Manufacturers Tested for Remote ID Compliance
Drone Manufacturers Tested for Remote ID Compliance

With nearly 3.5M drones currently in use in the U.S., findings from SkySafe show that five out of seven drone manufacturers tested were not Remote ID compliant by the March 16th deadline

Mar 18, 2024
New IP66 Waterproof Embedded Computer Launched
New IP66 Waterproof Embedded Computer Launched

Neousys is delivering cost-effective water-resistant computing with its new reliable, durable, and lower cost Nuvo-9650AWP designed for extreme environment deployments

Mar 18, 2024
Time-Lapse Hardware Released for Autonomous Subsea Camera System
Time-Lapse Hardware Released for Autonomous Subsea Camera System

SubC Imaging has introduced the Hibernation feature for its Autonomous Camera System, enabling long-term time-lapse footage over months or years, capturing slow underwater processes

Mar 18, 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

Mar 16, 2024
Partnership to Reinvent Utility Asset Management
Partnership to Reinvent Utility Asset Management

Buzz and Skydio aim to develop a Transmission, Distribution and Substation asset inspection solution, combining Buzz’s computer vision with Skydio’s autonomous drones and Extend API

Mar 15, 2024
MKS Instruments Introduces Ophir IR Optics Assembly & Support in India
MKS Instruments Introduces Ophir IR Optics Assembly & Support in India

In collaboration with Atotech an MKS Brand, at the Delhi production site, the company is now offering local assembly, support, and service capabilities, tailored to support customers in India

Mar 15, 2024
Light UAS Operator Certificate Issued to FlyingBasket
Light UAS Operator Certificate Issued to FlyingBasket

The Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) from aviation authority Ente Nazionale Per L'Aviazione Civile (ENAC) permits Italian drone manufacturer and operator FlyingBasket to authorize its own operations

Mar 15, 2024
Exail’s Compact INS Picked for Next-Gen AUV
Exail’s Compact INS Picked for Next-Gen AUV

The integration of Exail's Phins 9 Compact Inertial Navigation System (INS) will empower Bedrock to achieve high navigational accuracy, address operational efficiencies, and mitigate Total Horizontal Uncertainty (THU) and Total Vertical Uncertainty (TVU)

Mar 15, 2024
Sentera Integrates Cameras onto Inspired Flight’s Drone Platform
Sentera Integrates Cameras onto Inspired Flight’s Drone Platform

Sentera's 6X Multispectral and 65R ultra-high-resolution RGB sensors are now compatible with Inspired Flight Technologies' IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 drone platforms

Mar 15, 2024
Teledyne Marine Acquires Valeport
Teledyne Marine Acquires Valeport

Teledyne Marine’s acquisition of Valeport, a leading manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, is set to expand the products and solutions offered by the company

Mar 15, 2024
AI-Supported USV Autopilot Launched
AI-Supported USV Autopilot Launched

Robosys has launched the AI-supported USV Autopilot at Oceanology 2024, able to convert USVs into fully autonomous craft while seamlessly integrating with Voyager AI Survey

Mar 14, 2024
Meller Optics Introduces Flat Sapphire Windows Suited for Commercial Aircraft & Drones
Meller Optics Introduces Flat Sapphire Windows Suited for Commercial Aircraft & Drones

Meller Optics' Flat Sapphire Windows are also suitable for use in military weapons systems and can withstand fast moving dirt, sand, water, and most chemicals

Mar 14, 2024
Advanced AI-Powered Perception & Autonomy for Drones, UGVs & Self-Driving Vehicles
Advanced AI-Powered Perception & Autonomy for Drones, UGVs & Self-Driving Vehicles

Spleenlab’s VISIONAIRY modular software suite provides a wide range of capabilities and can be integrated with all leading drone flight controllers and robotic operating systems

Mar 14, 2024
Next-Gen Penguin-Inspired AUV Unveiled
Next-Gen Penguin-Inspired AUV Unveiled

The Quadroin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) carries an expanded instrument payload, the side-scan sonar enables acoustic seafloor imaging, and full-HD underwater cameras with dimmable LED lights provide a visual identification of its surroundings

Mar 13, 2024
New UUV for Mine Countermeasures & Rescue Operations Introduced
New UUV for Mine Countermeasures & Rescue Operations Introduced

HII's REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is the third generation of REMUS 100 vehicles and features a compact, two-person-portable design, operational depths down to 100 meters, and an extended battery life

Mar 13, 2024
Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming Solution for Airborne Surveillance Operations
Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming Solution for Airborne Surveillance Operations

The low-bandwidth solution will enable SKYTRAC's customers to take advantage of real-time video transmission over wireless networks with limited bandwidth

Mar 13, 2024
AI-Ready Fully Rugged Tablet Released
AI-Ready Fully Rugged Tablet Released

Getac’s fully rugged AI-ready tablet uses the Android operating system and boasts lightweight form factor, wide operating temperature range, and a bright 1,000 nit 16:10 aspect ratio screen

Mar 13, 2024
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