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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.

UAV Partnership Strengthened with MoU and Aerial Intelligence Solution
UAV Partnership Strengthened with MoU and Aerial Intelligence Solution

Beyond Vision and Gremsy have strengthened their partnership with an MoU and showcased an integrated UAV solution combining autonomous flight with advanced visual and thermal imaging capabilities

Jun 30, 2026
Volz Servos Supports Full-Scale eVTOL Transition Milestone
Volz Servos Supports Full-Scale eVTOL Transition Milestone

Volz Servos’ DA 30-HT, DA 30-HT-D and DA 58-D actuators supported Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale tiltrotor eVTOL prototype during a two-way piloted transition flight, during which the aircraft switched from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again

Jun 30, 2026
Volatus Aerospace & YellowScan to Demonstrate Drone LiDAR Capabilities in Toronto
Volatus Aerospace & YellowScan to Demonstrate Drone LiDAR Capabilities in Toronto

Volatus Aerospace and YellowScan will showcase drone LiDAR workflows through live DJI M400 flight demonstrations, point cloud previews, and application-focused technical sessions

Jun 30, 2026
Robotic & Teleoperation Solutions for Industrial & Heavy Equipment
Robotic & Teleoperation Solutions for Industrial & Heavy Equipment

GESAR's solutions enable organizations to convert existing heavy machinery into remotely operated UGVs as well as to develop autonomy-ready ground vehicle platforms

Jun 29, 2026
Long-Range Aerial Surveillance Optimized via EO/IR Sensor Integration
Long-Range Aerial Surveillance Optimized via EO/IR Sensor Integration

A new technical integration from Gremsy and Aerosense combines an ultra-compact dual-spectrum payload with a long-range autonomous drone to provide highly optimized, high-fidelity aerial surveillance for infrastructure monitoring and rapid disaster response

Jun 29, 2026
GA-ASI Adapts Existing Block 30 GCS to Fly MQ-9B
GA-ASI Adapts Existing Block 30 GCS to Fly MQ-9B

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is adapting its existing Block 30 Ground Control Stations to operate newer MQ-9B aircraft, significantly reducing procurement costs for current global defense customers

Jun 29, 2026
Unmanned Systems West Returns to Advance Next-Gen UxS Technologies
Unmanned Systems West Returns to Advance Next-Gen UxS Technologies

Unmanned Systems West returns for its fifth edition on September 8–9, 2026, focusing on ISR, maritime robotics, swarm warfare, AI-enabled autonomy, and counter-UxS strategies

Jun 29, 2026
Victor Heavy-Lift Cargo UAS Launched for Dual-Use Logistics
Victor Heavy-Lift Cargo UAS Launched for Dual-Use Logistics

ERC System has launched Victor, a dual-use heavy-lift cargo UAS designed to carry 250-kilogram payloads across 300 kilometers for critical logistics missions

Jun 26, 2026
Platform-Agnostic Ecosystem Accelerates Robotics & Drone Integration
Platform-Agnostic Ecosystem Accelerates Robotics & Drone Integration

Canada's InDro Robotics has released a new hardware and software combination specifically built for the rapid integration of ground robots and specialized drones to support high speed remote operator control

Jun 26, 2026
Calian Advances NATO Operational Readiness & Multi-Domain Training Support
Calian Advances NATO Operational Readiness & Multi-Domain Training Support

Calian leverages 15 years of simulation and exercise design expertise to prepare NATO and Allied forces for rapidly evolving global security threats

Jun 26, 2026
Gremsy & Hexadrone Partner to Advance Modular Drone Technology
Gremsy & Hexadrone Partner to Advance Modular Drone Technology

A new strategic partnership between Gremsy and Hexadrone aims to revolutionize the unmanned aerial vehicle market by developing fully integrated, sovereign drone solutions for global industrial and public safety sectors

Jun 26, 2026
New Kestrel Navigation System for GPS-Challenged UAS Missions
New Kestrel Navigation System for GPS-Challenged UAS Missions

Honeywell Aerospace has introduced a compact embedded GNSS/INS navigation system designed to support resilient unmanned aerial system operations in contested environments where GPS access is unreliable

Jun 26, 2026
Autonomous Detect-and-Avoid Capabilities Demonstrated with Expanded Flight Tests
Autonomous Detect-and-Avoid Capabilities Demonstrated with Expanded Flight Tests

Successful real-world flight testing of Vigilant Aerospace’s onboard detect-and-avoid system demonstrates multi-sensor capabilities and compliance pathways for autonomous military and civilian drones operating beyond visual line of sight

Jun 25, 2026
Tethered Drone System Launches to Advance Tactical Electronic Warfare
Tethered Drone System Launches to Advance Tactical Electronic Warfare

A new vehicle-connected quadcopter system from Indra Group elevates electronic warfare payloads over 100 meters to significantly extend tactical detection ranges and protect advancing land units from hostile communications and drone threats

Jun 25, 2026
Jetson PAB V3 Carrier Board Launched for AI-Powered Autonomous Systems
Jetson PAB V3 Carrier Board Launched for AI-Powered Autonomous Systems

New ARK Jetson PAB V3 Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) carrier board combines NVIDIA Jetson Orin computing, integrated Ethernet connectivity, and modular flight control integration for AI-enabled autonomous systems

Jun 25, 2026
Volatus Aerospace Opens Mirabel Facility for Autonomous Systems & Defense Production
Volatus Aerospace Opens Mirabel Facility for Autonomous Systems & Defense Production

Volatus Aerospace's new operational site at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport expands domestic production capacity for autonomous systems across commercial and NATO defense markets

Jun 25, 2026
UAV Propulsion Showcased at DroneShow Robotics 2026
UAV Propulsion Showcased at DroneShow Robotics 2026

HOBBYWING showcased industrial drone propulsion solutions for heavy-duty, agricultural, vertical takeoff and landing, and fixed-wing applications at DroneShow Robotics 2026 in Brazil

Jun 25, 2026
Inertial Labs Highlights Navigation Technology at Eurosatory 2026
Inertial Labs Highlights Navigation Technology at Eurosatory 2026

Inertial Labs presented inertial navigation, measurement and heading systems for defense and aerospace applications during the major Paris security exhibition

Jun 24, 2026
Partnership to Advance Autonomous Counter-UAS Interceptors
Partnership to Advance Autonomous Counter-UAS Interceptors

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and EOS Technologie have partnered to integrate advanced guidance and control systems into unmanned platforms, enabling real-time autonomous interception and swarm-ready coordination against highly maneuvering aerial threats

Jun 24, 2026
Plettenberg Launches ORBIT SG Starter-Generator Series
Plettenberg Launches ORBIT SG Starter-Generator Series

Plettenberg’s new ORBIT SG Series delivers rugged starter-generator systems for combustion engines used in uncrewed systems, aerospace, motorsport and other mission-critical applications

Jun 24, 2026
Trimble Applanix to Lead Technical Drone Mapping Tutorial at ISPRS 2026
Trimble Applanix to Lead Technical Drone Mapping Tutorial at ISPRS 2026

An intensive half-day session featuring experts from Trimble Applanix will provide engineers and surveyors with the complete operational workflow needed to achieve survey-grade photogrammetric results

Jun 24, 2026
High-Performance Drone Propellers & Custom Development Services
High-Performance Drone Propellers & Custom Development Services

Lighter provides a rich selection of stable, durable and cost-effective propellers for multirotor, FPV, VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs

Jun 23, 2026
Long-Endurance Hybrid Multirotor Drones for ISR, Mapping & Surveying
Long-Endurance Hybrid Multirotor Drones for ISR, Mapping & Surveying

Skyfront's drone platforms have been deployed in over 20 countries on more than 20,000 different missions, and are NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS Select-certified

Jun 23, 2026
Avilus Joins Consortium to Advance Autonomous Medical Evacuation Systems
Avilus Joins Consortium to Advance Autonomous Medical Evacuation Systems

The RASCAP consortium funded by the European Defence Agency has selected Avilus to lead unmanned flight testing, evaluating how robotic systems can improve operational effectiveness during medical rescue support missions

Jun 23, 2026
Frameless Motor Series Launched for Geared Actuators
Frameless Motor Series Launched for Geared Actuators

Developed for geared applications, Alva Industries' new frameless motor series utilizes proprietary manufacturing technology to maximize length and allow internal gear set mounting for compact, high-performance actuator designs

Jun 23, 2026
LiveU Bonded Video Supports Soccer Tournament Security
LiveU Bonded Video Supports Soccer Tournament Security

LiveU technology is being used to sustain broadcast coverage and public safety video feeds across congested stadium and city environments

Jun 23, 2026
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