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.

Teledyne FLIR’s New Integration Tool for Boson+ & Hadron 640R

The program includes integration support videos and additional online content, offering tips and documentation to help reduce risk while simplifying thermal product development

Jun 07, 2023
Longest 5G-Enabled BVLOS Drone Flight Completed

T-Mobile helped Valmont capture mission-critical data in an industry-first 77-mile BVLOS drone inspection operation

Jun 07, 2023
New Broadband Airborne Datalink with Multi-Platform & MUM-T Capabilities

The compact 10W radio from Creomagic, CreoAir-HP, demonstrates extraordinary throughput of up to 100Mbps and operational range of up to 250km, weighing only 800gr

Jun 07, 2023
UAV SATCOM Solutions for BVLOS Connectivity

ATMOSPHERE's SATCOM terminals enable BVLOS command, control and communication for long-range UAS

Jun 06, 2023
Asia-Pacific Country Orders Katfish High-Speed Mine Hunting Solution

Delivery of Kraken's KATFISH towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar, Tentacle Winch and Autonomous Launch and Recovery Systems (ALARS) is due to take place in Q2, 2023, and will be integrated onboard a vessel selected by the customer

Jun 06, 2023
Sabertooth AUVs Ordered for Offshore Seismic Data Acquisition

Saab’s Sabertooth AUVs will form part of PXGEO’s MantaRay solution for offshore seismic data acquisition and for deployment and recovery of equipment during ocean bottom surveys

Jun 06, 2023
Developing Innovative Robotic Capabilities to Ensure Future Operational Advantage

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA 2023 is a platform for experts to discuss current challenges and future priorities for advancing autonomous capabilities to maintain operational advantage in the evolving battlespace

Jun 06, 2023
New Variable-Pitch Propeller System for Multirotor Drones

The system is designed to increase the MTOW of the aircraft and improve power efficiency during hovering

Jun 06, 2023
New Collaboration for Medical Drone Deliveries in Africa

The utilization of Wingcopter’s delivery drones with Siemens Healthineers’ laboratory diagnostics facilities will allow for quick and automated 2-way delivery of samples, medicine and other medical products

Jun 05, 2023
PteroDynamics to Unveil Transwing Design at Paris Air Show

The Transwing incorporates advanced aerodynamics, state-of-the-art materials, ground-breaking propulsion systems, and promises unparalleled speed, range, and operational efficiency

Jun 05, 2023
Volatus Aerospace to Support Wildfire Suppression in Alberta

Volatus pilots are now approved through Hinton GRID to provide infrared imaging services from drones to support wildfire suppression in Alberta

Jun 05, 2023
Autonomous Surface Vehicle Launched for Littoral & Open Ocean Missions

Maritime Tactical Systems’ Devil Ray T24 is a high performance ASV capable of burst speeds up to 50 kts and open ocean cruising ranges up to 600 nautical miles, with a payload capacity up to 1,800 pounds

Jun 05, 2023
Partnership Formed for Advanced Electrical Utility UAS Offerings

MissionGO and Linebird are teaming up to provide advanced UAS operations and special inspections of electrical utility infrastructure

Jun 05, 2023
Rugged Armored Quadcopter Drones for Military & Law Enforcement

Newcastle Manufacturing's Widow Drone is IP64-rated and can survive the effects of small arms fire

Jun 04, 2023
Parallel Flight Technologies Signs Aircraft Deal with UAV Systems India

The order is the next chapter for Parallel Flight's global expansion and positions the company to lead the way for the rapidly growing commercial UAV market in India

Jun 02, 2023
Heavy-Fuel UAV Engine Receives US State Department Export Approval

Purpose-built, Northwest UAV’s NW-230 engine offers endurance and reliability to Group III UAVs for commercial and military operations

Jun 02, 2023
EMSA Employs UAS to Monitor Ship Emissions in the North Sea

Embarked on board the patrol vessel Bamberg, Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 is being used to monitor commercial ship emissions within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Jun 02, 2023
Exosonic Launches UAS Testbed Trials for Supersonic Target Drone

The EX-3M Trident will serve as a quarter scale testbed to validate autonomy software that will ultimately be incorporated into Exosonic's full-scale supersonic UAV, the EX-3 Revenant

Jun 01, 2023
Calian & u-blox to Design Augmented Smart GNSS Antennas

The agreement between the two companies will see the u-blox ZED-F9R high-precision GNSS and the NEO-D9S L-Band receivers integrated with Calian's Accutenna technology

Jun 01, 2023
MQ-9 Reaper Drone Tests with Upgraded SATCOM Capabilities

The upgraded SATCOM enables MQ-9 to continue to modernize by integrating more advanced sensors that require increased bandwidth, and enhances the aircraft's ability to provide real-time situational awareness around the world

Jun 01, 2023
DAA System Integrated with Drone Connectivity Platform

Sagetech and Elsight have successfully integrated a Detect and Avoid system into the Halo drone connectivity platform, bringing the industry one step closer to routine BVLOS flight

Jun 01, 2023
Australian Defence Force Selects L3Harris Robots to Defeat IED Threats

L3Harris' T4 and T7 robots are part of the Land-154 program, which enhances explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities in improvised explosive device (IED) neutralization, exploitation, and route clearance

Jun 01, 2023
The eVTOL Race Heats Up at AIRTAXI World Congress

AIRTAXI World Congress 2023, taking place October 2-5, will focus on two essential areas: the operationalization of air taxis and the development of new air services

Jun 01, 2023
US Part 135 Cargo Airline Receives Exemption to Operate Drones

Ameriflight has received FAA approval to operate Matternet M2 drones as part of its cargo delivery network, offering a new solution for unmanned, on-demand small package delivery

Jun 01, 2023
Volatus Authorized to Operate Heavy Spray Drones

The special authority enables pilots who are trained through Volatus Aerospace's training program, in compliance with Transport Canada's conditions, to operate throughout Canada

May 31, 2023
Seaber Micro-AUV Crosses English Channel

Launched from Folkestone, YUCO crossed the English Channel in less than 8 hours, navigating 39km with high accuracy, resurfacing four times during the voyage, with 35% autonomy

May 31, 2023
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