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.

Bynav Exhibits Products & Delivers Presentation at GCA 2024
Bynav Exhibits Products & Delivers Presentation at GCA 2024

Products that Bynav showcased at Geo Connect Asia (GCA) 2024 include high-precision positioning GNSS SoC, Multi-source Fusion Positioning Modules, Positioning Box, and GMouse RTK Antenna

Mar 13, 2024
New Transoceanic USV Unveiled by Exail
New Transoceanic USV Unveiled by Exail

Exail has introduced the DriX O-16 a new transoceanic uncrewed surface vessel designed for long-duration operations and with multi-robot deployment capabilities to enable full ocean depth scientific survey

Mar 13, 2024
Autopilot Solution for Floating Solar Photovoltaic System
Autopilot Solution for Floating Solar Photovoltaic System

Dynautics has worked with Noria Energy to customise an existing autopilot and control solution for an autonomous positioning system prototype on a floating solar array with eight thrusters

Mar 13, 2024
New Alva Industries CCO to Drive Market Expansion Beyond UAVs
New Alva Industries CCO to Drive Market Expansion Beyond UAVs

Alva Industries’ new CCO Dr. Nicolas Giraudo aims to focus on markets where the light, precise and efficient electric motors, enabled by FiberPrintingTM, add the most value

Mar 13, 2024
New Rugged Industrial Computers for Autonomous Vehicles
New Rugged Industrial Computers for Autonomous Vehicles

Sealevel Systems' Relio R1 Rugged Industrial Computers offer versatile I/O capabilities and outperform military standards for shock and vibration

Mar 12, 2024
Bespoke Software Engineering Services for UAVs
Bespoke Software Engineering Services for UAVs

Ascend Engineering’s comprehensive suite of development services are ideal for government and commercial clients looking to take advantage of state-of-the-art drone technology

Mar 12, 2024
Persistent Systems’ MANET Comms Network Supports Rheinmetall Autonomous UGVs
Persistent Systems’ MANET Comms Network Supports Rheinmetall Autonomous UGVs

Rheinmetall Canada’s Mission Master autonomous UGV is joining Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay® MANET Ecosystem, expanding their operational capabilities across the battlefield

Mar 12, 2024
Aluminum Surveyor USV Completed at Austal USA
Aluminum Surveyor USV Completed at Austal USA

Saildrone’s first aluminum Surveyor USV has been launched, carrying the latest multibeam sonar equipment for seafloor mapping to depths of 11,000 meters (36,000 feet)

Mar 12, 2024
Interactive Drone Technology Used to Promote Conservation
Interactive Drone Technology Used to Promote Conservation

NatureEye and Jackson Wild have united to inspire schoolchildren to become environmental stewards, using real-time drone flights to enable virtual field trips above endangered species and impressive natural landscapes

Mar 12, 2024
Introducing Ocean Science & Technology: A Pioneering Online Platform Transforming Collaboration in Marine Science
Introducing Ocean Science & Technology: A Pioneering Online Platform Transforming Collaboration in Marine Science

Ocean Science & Technology is a revolutionary online platform designed to increase the discoverability of technological advancements within marine science

Mar 11, 2024
Fully Autonomous AI Fleet for Charter to be Launched
Fully Autonomous AI Fleet for Charter to be Launched

The Oceanus12 unmanned surface vessel (USV), from Marine AI and MSubs, is a fully autonomous turnkey package with a twin-electric drive for optimum redundancy and a hybrid powertrain, and is coupled with Marine AI's GuardianAI autonomy software stack

Mar 11, 2024
USV Conducts Fisheries Research Survey in U.S. Windfarm Sites
USV Conducts Fisheries Research Survey in U.S. Windfarm Sites

Equipped with a SeapiX-R 3D multibeam echosounder from Exail, two Kongsberg EK80 single beam echosounders and a Nortek ADCP, the DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV) performed the survey off the coast of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York

Mar 11, 2024
Flyability Launches Elios 3 Drone UTM Payload
Flyability Launches Elios 3 Drone UTM Payload

The Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) payload empowers industries to safely and efficiently inspect steel thickness in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments and confined spaces using ultrasonic testing technology

Mar 11, 2024
UAV Flight Capability Demonstrated Using a Jet Engine With No Moving Parts
UAV Flight Capability Demonstrated Using a Jet Engine With No Moving Parts

Wave Engine Corp’s demonstration included self-powered take-off, climb-cruise and landing, using an aircraft engine that operated using pressure waves instead of rotating machinery

Mar 11, 2024
Scientific Echo Sounder to be Integrated with Autonomous Underwater Glider
Scientific Echo Sounder to be Integrated with Autonomous Underwater Glider

Kongsberg’s EK80 WBT mini scientific echo sounder will be a formal sensor offering on the Slocum G3 glider by Teledyne Marine, enabling long-term acoustic data gathering throughout the water column of a specified area

Mar 11, 2024
New High-Speed Imaging System Launched
New High-Speed Imaging System Launched

Vision Research’s new 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements

Mar 11, 2024
Next Generation Broadcast Remote ID Module Released
Next Generation Broadcast Remote ID Module Released

The second generation of Dronetag’s Remote ID broadcast module for drone pilots, BS, is a module weighing only 0.035 oz with a wide range of accessories

Mar 11, 2024
TEKEVER to Strengthen Coastal Surveillance in Portugal
TEKEVER to Strengthen Coastal Surveillance in Portugal

The AR3 by TEKEVER will enhance coastal security in Portugal with drone-based surveillance, helping to combat economic and environmental crimes such as illegal fishing and drug trafficking

Mar 08, 2024
Amprius Delivers High-Volume Silicon Anode Cell Shipment to KARI
Amprius Delivers High-Volume Silicon Anode Cell Shipment to KARI

Amprius' partnership with the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) strengthens its position as the premier solution for High-Altitude Psuedo-Satellite (HAPS) applications

Mar 08, 2024
SubC Imaging’s Rayfin Single Channel Inspection System at Oceanology International 2024
SubC Imaging’s Rayfin Single Channel Inspection System at Oceanology International 2024

SubC Imaging is set to preview its new Rayfin Single Channel Inspection system (Rayfin SCI) on March 12-14 at Oceanology International 2024 at the ExCeL London

Mar 08, 2024
Teledyne Marine to Exhibit at Upcoming Oceanology International
Teledyne Marine to Exhibit at Upcoming Oceanology International

Teledyne Marine will showcase its new Acoustic Trigger feature for sustainable ropeless lobster fishing and officially launch the Slocum Sentinel Glider at the upcoming Oi 2024 event

Mar 08, 2024
New Public-Facing Features for First Responder Drone Programs
New Public-Facing Features for First Responder Drone Programs

AirData’s Public Portal is a powerful new tool for building public trust and engagement with drone programs used by law enforcement and first responders

Mar 08, 2024
Edge AI Computing Systems Elevated with Next-Gen Core Processors
Edge AI Computing Systems Elevated with Next-Gen Core Processors

Vecow is upgrading its range of Robust Edge AI Platforms with AI Computing Systems and various Fanless Systems, all featuring the latest Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 Processors (14th Gen)

Mar 08, 2024
New Radar Accelerator and DSPs Optimized for Automotive Applications
New Radar Accelerator and DSPs Optimized for Automotive Applications

Cadence has released two new Vision DSPs and a radar accelerator to address automotive sensor fusion applications, combining vision, radar, lidar and AI processing in a single DSP

Mar 08, 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 08, 2024
Long-Range Dual Sensor System Integrated with Fixed-Wing VTOL
Long-Range Dual Sensor System Integrated with Fixed-Wing VTOL

Phase One, RIEGL, & Carbonix have joined forces to fly an airborne laser scanner and a medium format camera on a fixed-wing VTOL platform, serving critical use cases across sectors

Mar 07, 2024
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