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.

Ukraine to Receive Marine Robotics Technology
Ukraine to Receive Marine Robotics Technology

Data collected by Maritime Robotics' Otter USV can strengthen Ukraine's defense, enhance maritime traffic security, and support the safety of the civilian population

Dec 04, 2023
AFWERX & NASA Partner for AAM Operations Center
AFWERX & NASA Partner for AAM Operations Center

The system is intended to enhance base security, special forces efforts, emergency disaster response, passenger and cargo transportation planning, and is being developed to include other technologies necessary for air domain awareness

Dec 04, 2023
U.S. Navy Trials CUSV for Maritime Warfare Missions
U.S. Navy Trials CUSV for Maritime Warfare Missions

Textron Systems’ CUSV® participated in a series of U.S. Navy-sponsored FIAC missions, demonstrating enhanced surface warfare capabilities with PONIARD rockets against moving targets

Dec 02, 2023
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

Dec 01, 2023
Inspection Redefined with Exail’s R7 Compact ROV
Inspection Redefined with Exail’s R7 Compact ROV

Services looking for a compact, versatile, user-friendly system for missions include military navies, coast guards, customs agencies, rescue services, police departments, and more

Dec 01, 2023
Compact Single-Beam Echosounder for USV Surveying
Compact Single-Beam Echosounder for USV Surveying

The D270 features a built-in temperature sensor for real-time sound velocity correction

Dec 01, 2023
Piasecki Awarded $37 Million AFWERX Funding for Tilt-Duct VTOL UAS
Piasecki Awarded $37 Million AFWERX Funding for Tilt-Duct VTOL UAS

The award will enable Piasecki to demonstrate its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) tilt-duct vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies

Dec 01, 2023
New Wi-Fi 6 Antenna for Autonomous Vehicles & IoT
New Wi-Fi 6 Antenna for Autonomous Vehicles & IoT

The IP67-rated antenna is available in a frequency range of 4.9 - 7.5GHz and can be customized for specific requirements

Dec 01, 2023
Unique Group Releases Two New USVs
Unique Group Releases Two New USVs

The Uni-Max uses a Hybrid Power System, including a diesel tank and solar PV cells, while the Uni-Mini is an economical, lightweight vehicle operated by just two people

Dec 01, 2023
FAA Approval to Remotely Operate Full Industrial Drone Fleet by One Operator Granted to Percepto
FAA Approval to Remotely Operate Full Industrial Drone Fleet by One Operator Granted to Percepto

This groundbreaking approval allows for operation of up to 30 Percepto autonomous drones by one operator, to deliver cost effective critical infrastructure inspection

Dec 01, 2023
1,800m Deep Sensor Data Successfully Recovered
1,800m Deep Sensor Data Successfully Recovered

AutoNaut’s USV remotely collected data from the Sonardyne Fetch AZA BPR, changing how oceanographic data is collected and reducing reliance on ships for deep sea fieldwork

Nov 30, 2023
New RIEGL Laser Scanning Solutions for UAV-Based Data Acquisition
New RIEGL Laser Scanning Solutions for UAV-Based Data Acquisition

The latest developments in the RIEGL unmanned laser scanning product portfolio with the VUX-180²⁴, VUX-240²⁴, and miniVUX-Series RiLOC entry-level IMU/GNSS system

Nov 30, 2023
EDGE Expands Global VTOL Capabilities
EDGE Expands Global VTOL Capabilities

The HT-100 can be used for various mission profiles such as ISR, inspection, mapping, and cargo and can fly for up to six hours at a speed of 120 kmh

Nov 30, 2023
Hand-Held Drone Detection Solution Released
Hand-Held Drone Detection Solution Released

WhiteFox Defense introduces Scorpion 3, a man-portable C-UAS solution designed for security forces to protect personnel and critical infrastructure

Nov 30, 2023
D-Fend Solutions Partners with Indiana Security Firm
D-Fend Solutions Partners with Indiana Security Firm

D-Fend Solutions partners with All Secure Group to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) protection at state and local levels

Nov 30, 2023
Landing Zones Unveils Drone Training Device
Landing Zones Unveils Drone Training Device

The Drone Bomblet Pyrotechnic (DBP) is expected to set a new standard for safety-assured, cutting-edge threat realistic training tools for the worldwide military training and simulation industry

Nov 30, 2023
Digital MEMS Accelerometers Enter Full Volume Production
Digital MEMS Accelerometers Enter Full Volume Production

Tronics Microsystems completes the pilot production of its AXO®301 & AXO®305 MEMS accelerometers

Nov 29, 2023
HevenDrones Unveils Next-Gen Hydrogen-Powered Drone
HevenDrones Unveils Next-Gen Hydrogen-Powered Drone

The H2D200 is designed to carry payloads up to 4.5kg, with a remarkable range of up to 510km and an extended flight time of up to 4 hours, a new standard for smaller payload drones

Nov 29, 2023
Cambridge Pixel Appoints Royal Navy Veteran as Director of Operations
Cambridge Pixel Appoints Royal Navy Veteran as Director of Operations

Former Royal Navy Engineer Officer Martin Hoather joins the company to further advance its manufacture and support of radar processing products and to enhance the senior management team

Nov 29, 2023
TEKEVER Secures First French Space Agency Contract
TEKEVER Secures First French Space Agency Contract

TEKEVER, with the Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), will enhance inter-satellite communication and expand capabilities in Earth Observation

Nov 29, 2023
Autonomous Collision Avoidance System Wins Engineering Award
Autonomous Collision Avoidance System Wins Engineering Award

The Awarion® Autonomous Lookout System from Charles River Analytics is a leading collision-avoidance notification system, detecting the presence of maritime objects by using AI to assist human lookouts and radar systems

Nov 29, 2023
Advanced EverClean Service Robot Launched
Advanced EverClean Service Robot Launched

The EverClean robot is packed with features like depth aided navigation, smarter obstacle avoidance, improved maneuvering, and enhanced user interaction capabilities

Nov 28, 2023
Lightweight Autonomous USV for Shallow-Water Bathymetric Surveys
Lightweight Autonomous USV for Shallow-Water Bathymetric Surveys

The Apache 3 Pro is equipped with an echosounder and autonomous obstacle avoidance capabilities

Nov 28, 2023
Doodle Labs Mesh Datalinks Integrated into Sky Mantis UAS
Doodle Labs Mesh Datalinks Integrated into Sky Mantis UAS

Integrating Doodle Labs' radios secures long range, high-bandwidth mesh capabilities, a more reliable connection for the drone, and empowers rapid and effective operations in contested airspace

Nov 28, 2023
New High-Performance Motherboards for Industrial IoT Applications
New High-Performance Motherboards for Industrial IoT Applications

The AIMB-723 series features AMD RYZEN Embedded 7000 processors and supports the installation of GPUs and additional frame grabber cards

Nov 28, 2023
WeRide to Launch Driverless Robotaxi Service in Beijing
WeRide to Launch Driverless Robotaxi Service in Beijing

WeRide's Robotaxis can serve 1-3 passengers at a time operating from 9am to 5pm, covering popular destinations such as subway stations, residential areas, offices and industrial parks

Nov 28, 2023
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