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.

Heavy-Lift Unmanned Helicopters for Cargo, Logistics, Forestry & Firefighting

Phenix Solutions' versatile heavy-lift helicopter UAVs can be equipped to undertake a wide range of missions, including logistics, firefighting and forestry management

Jul 13, 2023
Sagetech Upgrades Mode 5 MX12B IFF Transponder

The MX12B V2 now incorporates Mode 5 Level 2B Out technology and is the first Mode 5 Level 2B (broadcast) IFF transponder to be certified with the US Department of Defense International AIMS Program Office

Jul 13, 2023
Cambridge Pixel Software Supports Vision-Based DAA for BVLOS Drone Operations

Employed with a local ADS-B receiver, the VSD display software was used in a DASA-funded demonstration that included visual tracking of a UK police drone

Jul 13, 2023
Advanced Navigation Expands Digital FOG IMU Lineup

The new IMUs feature ultra-fast automatic gyrocompassing and can acquire and maintain an accurate heading under all conditions with no reliance on GNSS

Jul 12, 2023
New Edge AI Inference Computer for Multi-Camera Applications

Supporting Intel 13th/12th-Gen processor and NVIDIA L4, the Neousys Nuvo-9166GC delivers CPU computation prowess and AI inference capabilities for AI inspection, robotic guidance, and autonomous machines

Jul 12, 2023
All-Electric Quadcopter Drones for Delivery, Precision Agriculture & Surveillance

The Beluga can be fitted with cargo bays for delivery and logistics, as well as a custom-engineered gimbal that can host a variety of different sensors and payloads

Jul 12, 2023
Development of Adaptive Control Architecture for USVs

A platform-agnostic, computationally lightweight online learning and adaptive control architecture, Aurora's Falcon solution can detect destabilization quickly and reconstitute control online for safe and continued operation

Jul 12, 2023
Significant Power Increase for Dual Cylinder UAS Engine

The optimized SP-170 FI TS ROS engine from Sky Power now delivers 11.7 kW

Jul 11, 2023
Carbonix Selects Reventec as Fuel Level Sensor Supplier

The Reventec LS800 is extremely versatile and can be used for a variety of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms and other vehicle applications that require fast, accurate measurement of dielectric fluids

Jul 11, 2023
Draper Develops New Capabilities for Military sUAS 

In field tests, Draper demonstrates advances to its mobile military platform that include an autonomy framework, a sensor-driven mapping algorithm and sensors to detect the presence of CBRN elements

Jul 11, 2023
Nauticus Contracted to Develop & Test Aquanaut AUV in Brazil

The contract consists of approximately two months of subsea inspection time and is believed to be one of the largest awarded contracts of its kind to date worldwide

Jul 10, 2023
Linear Servo Actuators for Drones, USVs & UUVs

Ultra Motion's actuators are designed to meet the dynamic motion requirements of unmanned systems, and are engineered to withstand harsh environments

Jul 10, 2023
Draganfly Expands Drone Production Capacity with New Facility

The Saskatoon facility will enable the expanded manufacturing and production of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and components, including those designed for the Draganfly Heavy Lift and Commander 3 XL drones

Jul 10, 2023
USAF Awards Contract for Advanced Drone Autonomy Software Development

Darkhive will integrate and test next generation autonomy software to a variety of UAS platforms

Jul 10, 2023
THeMIS UGV Completes First-of-its-Kind Ground Robotics Autonomy Trials

Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGV, equipped with the company’s intelligent functions kit MIFIK, was tested in scenarios designed to assess the technological readiness of the UGV and human-machine cooperation

Jul 10, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Jul 07, 2023
Collaboration to Develop Advanced Subsea LiDAR System

The partnership between Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and 3D at Depth aims to create the next generation of subsea lidar technology that can generate detailed high-resolution maps of underwater features

Jul 07, 2023
Explore Unmanned Capabilities & Tactical Advantages: Unmanned Systems West Summit

Taking place 20-21 September 2023 at Four Points by Sheraton, San Diego, Unmanned Systems West is an international forum for capability advancement and collaboration regarding UAS, UGV, USV, UUV and robotics

Jul 07, 2023
Flight Demonstration of REAP Pod on Remotely Piloted Aircraft

The REAP Pod provides potentially lifesaving communications infrastructure from an aircraft, ensuring lines of communication remain open between providers of emergency services and those desperately needing assistance

Jul 06, 2023
Saildrones Deployed for Hurricane Season

In total, 12 Saildrone Explorers will be deployed throughout the mission, storm chasing in the Tropical Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico to study why some relatively mild tropical storms rapidly intensify into major hurricanes

Jul 06, 2023
YellowScan Partners with Global Supplier of Enterprise UAV Products & Services

This partnership with GDU Tech will enable the companies to offer more comprehensive solutions to customers and widen the spectrum of industrial solutions

Jul 06, 2023
Mobilicom Launches Cybersecure SDR Product for High-Performance Wireless Communications

Mobilicom's MCU-70 expands communications range to 100 miles with improved link performance, more power, better resilience and durability

Jul 05, 2023
Manned-Unmanned Teaming Tested with Amphibious Combat Vehicle

The teaming technology enhances mission effectiveness through greater situational awareness and decision making capabilities

Jul 05, 2023
New Research Effort on AI & Swarming in Tactical UAS

Quantum-Systems, Airbus Defence and Space, and Spleenlab will combine resources and experience to demonstrate and analyze the AI building blocks required for swarms of tactical UAS

Jul 05, 2023
Elsight Receives Repeat Order for Halo Drone Connectivity Solution

The order from Censys Technologies consists of both upfront hardware revenue as well as recurring software revenue

Jul 05, 2023
SEA-KIT USV Begins Sea Trials Before Delivery to US

The USV for Connecticut-based ThayerMahan includes a new winch system, developed by SEA-KIT to integrate with the company’s proprietary virtual helm station to enable deployment of large, towed arrays and sensors

Jul 05, 2023
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