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.

Distributed Electric Propulsion Testing Platform Launched

New cutting-edge technology from Tyto Robotics allows users to test up to eight electric motors and propellers simultaneously using the company’s flagship thrust stand technology

Jun 15, 2023
SeaRegs Orders Customized USV for Operator Training

The USV will be HydroSurv’s most advanced REAV-28 build to date and its first to be fitted with state-of-the-art command and control software developed by marine autonomy company Robosys Automation

Jun 15, 2023
Alva Industries CEO Wins Leadership Talent Award

The award, presented by Neeringsforeningen i Trondheimsregionen (NiT) at a ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, recognizes Jørgen Selnes' leadership and contributions to the industry

Jun 14, 2023
Time Synchronization Solution Launched for Autonomous Vehicles

The solution provides robust, accurate, and sophisticated software to process all sensors input, data, and plot paths and then send instructions to these autonomous robotics

Jun 14, 2023
New Technology Streams HD Video in Reduced Bandwidth BVLOS Applications

SD Government’s Video Bandwidth Agility Kit delivers near real-time high-definition video over low bandwidth in BVLOS applications for ISR and search and rescue missions

Jun 14, 2023
Mimer SoftRadio RoIP Platform Adds New VHF Radio Compatibility

The Trig TY91 is now supported by the Mimer SoftRadio RoIP system, which enables drone pilots to remotely communicate with ATC and other aircraft

Jun 13, 2023
PickNik Awarded NASA Contracts to Advance Robotic Systems for Space Operations

The new NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts focus on two projects, "A Framework for Failure Management and Recovery for Remote Autonomous Task Planning and Execution" and "Task and Motion Planning for Space Operations, with Human-Assisted Recovery"

Jun 13, 2023
Collaboration to Develop High-Performance Multi-Mission Drones

Embention brings its expertise in autopilots and certified systems to Eurolink Systems’ mission-critical Beluga drone with on-board AI

Jun 13, 2023
Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovations at IoT Tech Expo Europe

Taking place 26-27 September 2023 at RAI Amsterdam, IoT Tech Expo Europe will feature an exciting lineup of speakers who will share their expertise, insights, and success stories from the world of Internet of Things (IoT)

Jun 13, 2023
Dedrone Unveils Agile Multi-Sensor Counter-sUAS Solution

Offering modular sensor-fusion and mitigation flexibility in the field, including Radio Frequency (RF) detect and defeat, as well as camera and radar, DedroneTactical was showcased during the Airspace Awareness & Protection Conference 2023

Jun 12, 2023
Hermeus Receives First Pratt & Whitney F100 Engine for Hypersonic UAS

The F100 will propel the Darkhorse to speeds of around Mach 2.8, where a ramjet will take over at the transition point, propelling Darkhorse to its target velocity of Mach 5

Jun 12, 2023
GNSS Receivers Successfully Track Simulated Xona PULSAR LEO Signal

This test shows that Hexagon | NovAtel GNSS receivers can track a Spirent Communications-simulated L-band signal identical to the PULSAR signal broadcast by Xona Space Systems’ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites

Jun 12, 2023
DSNS Emergency Services Ukraine Receives Landmine Training & Demonstrations

The training program involved Draganfly’s innovative Situational Assessment UAV technology, which was used to train personnel from the Main Department of the State of Emergency Services Cherkasy Region Ukraine

Jun 12, 2023
Tactical Unmanned Helicopters & GCS for Maritime, Naval & Security Operations

Alpha Unmanned Systems' helicopter UAVs are deployed around the world for maritime security, border control, infrastructure inspections and other critical missions

Jun 09, 2023
Quantum-Systems Receives Funding to Accelerate Vector eVTOL Production

Silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS Vector delivers real-time, high-resolution downlink imagery to operators performing mid-range reconnaissance missions

Jun 09, 2023
Semi-Finalists Announced for GENIUS NY UAS Accelerator Program 

The semi-finalists, which are developing innovations in the UAS and robotics industries, will now compete to see which five are selected to the program at CenterState CEO’s The Tech Garden in Syracuse, NY

Jun 09, 2023
European Consortium Delivers Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System Project

iMUGS created a European-wide architecture for ground and aerial platforms, command, control, and communication equipment, sensors, payloads, and algorithms, addressing challenges for interoperability, perception, and decision-making

Jun 09, 2023
Approval Granted for Skydio BVLOS Drone Operations In Japan

Skydio has received nationwide approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for remote operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops with no flight crew on site

Jun 09, 2023
Lithuania Selects Frequentis to Implement Drone Management Solution

Frequentis will provide Oro Navigacija with an uncrewed traffic management (UTM) suite including Common Information Services (CIS) functionality for real-time, shared situational awareness and information exchange

Jun 08, 2023
u-blox Announces Two High-Precision GNSS Positioning Modules

The modules will be based on u-blox’s F9 platform, with the ZED-F9P-15B offering mobile robotics customers an L1/L5 alternative to L1/L2 and the NEO-F9P enabling precise navigation and automation of moving industrial machinery

Jun 08, 2023
UAVOS Deploys Drones to Collect Data for Pipeline Construction

Automated scanning and area surveying has been carried out by UAVOS' Borey unmanned aircraft and the UVH-170 gasoline powered unmanned helicopter

Jun 08, 2023
SNC Progresses on US Army Future Tactical UAS Program

The US Army has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Voly-T UAV for Option 1 of its FTUAS Increment 2 program with the potential for additional contract award options of up to 21 months

Jun 08, 2023
Intelligent Autonomous Navigation System Goes Live at MARIN

Robosys’ Voyager AI’s unique capabilities to deliver intelligent thinking to maritime autonomy navigation was the driver for Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) to operate the solution with its Dolphin Simulation software

Jun 08, 2023
Saildrone USVs Awarded Approval in Principle by ABS

Approval in Principle (AIP), an important first step to full classification of a new maritime vehicle, was awarded to the Saildrone Voyager and Surveyor

Jun 08, 2023
New High Performance Material Released for Injection Molding

A composite with thermoplastic matrix, PA12 based and Carbon fibers reinforced, Windform XT 2.0 IMG is the first injection molding material from CRP Technology

Jun 08, 2023
Anduril Demonstrates Lattice for Mission Autonomy at US Army EDGE23 Exercise

During EDGE23 at Yuma Proving Ground, a single soldier used Lattice for Mission Autonomy software to conduct pre-mission planning, operational analysis, and command and control of multiple uncrewed aircraft

Jun 07, 2023
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