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.

HD55 Series Gimbal Selected for Tactical sUAS

Trillium Engineering’s HD55-LV-CZ and HD55-LV-CZ-LP gimbals have been selected by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® to be onboard the Stalker VXE30 small uncrewed aerial system for the British Army

May 26, 2023
Yellowscan LiDAR Certified as Compatible with Xer X8 Heavy Duty UAV

With the combined systems from Xer and Yellowscan, users are now able to acquire high resolution LiDAR data from several hours of continuous flight operations

May 26, 2023
Enhanced Capabilities Demonstrated for Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS

The new capabilities have been integrated into the UAS as part of an ongoing effort to modernize it for Multi-Domain Operations

May 26, 2023
Sonardyne Upgrades Subsea Network of Tsunami Early-Warning Sensors

Sonardyne’s Bottom Pressure Recorders detect the characteristic changes in water pressure caused by an earthquake in the deep ocean and transmit alert messages to a satellite buoy on the surface

May 26, 2023
Halo Connectivity Solution Supplied to Israeli Police & Security

Elsight's Halo uses proprietary bonding technology to deliver secure high-bandwidth real-time connectivity with the utmost reliability

May 25, 2023
Enhanced C-UAS System Provides Improved Detection & Situational Awareness

Strategic partnerships enhance Chess Dynamics' Counter-Unmanned Aerial System portfolio with active and passive detection, providing both improved detection capability and range

May 25, 2023
UST Extends Partnership with BAE Systems

This first-of-its-kind partnership will give engineers at BAE Systems direct access to a wide range of innovative and emerging technologies, to increase the capabilities of small uncrewed systems platforms being developed

May 25, 2023
Drone-Based Micro-Weather Service Launched

Meteomatics autonomous flight system will collect real-time weather data to fill gaps in visibility into local weather phenomena from GrandSKY aviation park in North Dakota

May 25, 2023
New Rugged Fanless GPU Computer for C5ISR Applications

Neousys's SEMIL-1700GC is IP67-rated and supports NVIDIA RTX A2000 and Tesla T4 GPUs

May 25, 2023
AFRL Conducts Swarm Technology Demonstration

Air Force Research Laboratory's high-power microwave counter drone weapon, Tactical High-Power Operational Responder (THOR), engaged a swarm of multiple targets at Chestnut Test Site, Kirtland Air Force Base

May 24, 2023
Patents Awarded for Electromagnetic Gyroscopic Propulsion Unit

Airborne Motorworks has been awarded patents in over 30 countries for EGP propulsion technology promising high output and Net Zero emission performance for heavy lift drones and other industrial applications

May 24, 2023
Unveiling the Technology Trio Powering Cloud Ground Control’s Uncrewed Fleet Management Platform

With three cutting edge technologies, Cloud Ground Control is optimizing multi-uncrewed vehicle operations at scale

May 23, 2023
Oshkosh Submits Bid for US Army Robotic Combat Vehicle Program

The Oshkosh Defense team is working to provide a mature, established RCV solution that will leverage leading-edge technology and manufacturing excellence while incorporating valuable customer feedback into the design

May 23, 2023
DJI Launches New Commercial Drone Platform 

The new DJI Matrice 350 RTK has an all-new video transmission system, more efficient battery system, and payload expansion capabilities

May 23, 2023
Drone Fleet Management Software & Rugged GCS

Thirium's team of operational and technical experts provide cutting-edge UAV engineering services, integration solutions, and custom software development

May 22, 2023
Showcasing Advancements in Untethered Autonomous ROVs at Combined Naval Event

Greensea Systems will present its marine robotic software solutions for defense applications at the flagship naval and maritime exhibition taking place 23-25 May in Farnborough, UK

May 22, 2023
Navantia, SAES & Perseo Present UUV Prototype

An Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) prototype was exhibited at FEINDEF with distinctive features that would allow it to cover a multitude of missions including mine countermeasure

May 22, 2023
Reliable Robotics Demonstrates Autonomous Flight

During the flight, Reliable’s remotely operated aircraft system was engaged for an end-to-end automated mission including auto-taxi, auto-takeoff, climbout and auto-landing with an onboard test pilot

May 22, 2023
Overwatch Imaging Welcomes New Strategic Advisor

Lieutenant General (USMC, Ret.) Michael Groen will provide guidance and expertise to further enhance the company's mission to revolutionize airborne imaging for defense and intelligence applications

May 22, 2023
Banshee Jet 80+ Target Drone System to Support US Army Training

QinetiQ Target Systems’ Banshee Jet 80+ provides the opportunity to run accurate drills by emulating cruise missiles and enemy fast jets like those faced in real missions

May 22, 2023
Partnership Brings Autonomous Parachute Systems to Heavy-Lift UAVs

A new development agreement will equip Parallel Flight Technologies’ Firefly heavy-lift, long-endurance UAV with the ParaZero parachute system to enable safe, advanced operations

May 19, 2023
XTEND Completes Acquisition of Singapore Drone Inspection Firm

The combination of Performance Rotors' drones and robotics, and XTEND's award-winning XOS operating system, will make human-guided, remote interactive operations possible in a range of industrial inspection scenarios

May 19, 2023
Meteksan Defence to Exhibit Technology Products for Naval Forces at LIMA 2023

Meteksan Defence is exhibiting its products at LIMA 2023 in Langkawi Island, Malaysia, these include YAKAMOS 2020 Hull Mounted Sonar System and the NAZAR Laser Electronic Warfare System

May 19, 2023
GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Extended Range UAS to US Marine Corps

The MQ-9A provides long-endurance, persistent surveillance capabilities, and is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and triple-redundant avionics system architecture

May 19, 2023
Aerobits Launch ADS-B & UAT Functionality on One Chip

Aerobits has announced the launch of the OEM TT-SU2 which combines both ADS-B and UAT standards in one device

May 19, 2023
New Australian-Made Counter-UAS System Unveiled

Electro Optic Systems’ Slinger can track and discriminately engage moving UAS at a range of more than 800 meters, with unique ammunition making it suitable for use in built-up environments

May 19, 2023
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.