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.

World’s First Fully Remote Offshore Wind Farm Inspection Completed in the UK

Blue Essence from Fugro is believed to be the first USV to receive approval from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to operate fully remotely with an electric ROV and undertake surveys in UK waters

Apr 28, 2023
AeroVironment Receives Additional Funding for US Army Loitering Missile Systems

This new US Army contract includes foreign military sales of the Switchblade 300 loitering missile system for the first time to France and another allied nation, expanding Switchblade’s footprint internationally

Apr 28, 2023
US Joint Chiefs of Staff to Present at ACI’s Future C4ISR Summit

The event will feature briefings on topics including the integration of the space domain, the role of cloud architectures within C2, the application of AI/ML in ISR and the role of unmanned systems in future operating environments

Apr 28, 2023
Bringing Digital Inspection to State Departments of Transportation Across the US

Michael Baker will use gNext’s custom-built, cloud-based inspection platform to assist US state departments of transportation in making confident decisions about their infrastructure assets

Apr 27, 2023
Advanced Navigation Opens Subsea Robotics Center in Australia

The facility is split between development and manufacturing for high volume production and continued research and expansion of subsea navigation and robotics technologies, including the autonomous underwater robot, Hydrus

Apr 27, 2023
Surveillance Solution Enables Large-Scale BVLOS Operations

UVT is now offering Iris Automation's Casia G ground-based air surveillance system to its customers to enhance efficiency and safety in Drone as a First Responder operations

Apr 27, 2023
Next-Generation Cameras for Autonomous & Industrial Applications

D3’s new DesignCore camera series feature uncompromising image quality, advancing AI development on the industry’s latest embedded platforms

Apr 27, 2023
Partnership Brings Complete Airspace Visualization to BVLOS Drone Operators

Kongsberg Geospatial integrates Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system to support BVLOS UAS operations without visual observers

Apr 27, 2023
Who to see at Xponential 2023

UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com are thrilled to be working with so many companies attending AUVSI's Xponential this year...

Apr 26, 2023
Advanced AI Software Integration Expands Trillium’s Data Products Offering

The integration of SightX's advanced AI into Trillium Engineering’s gimbals will further amplify customers' abilities to execute unmanned ISR missions

Apr 26, 2023
Merlin to Trial Autonomous Cargo Flights in Alaska

The Merlin Pilot will be the first highly automated flight control system integrated into the National Airspace System

Apr 26, 2023
Sea Machines Autonomy Selected for Unmanned Search & Rescue Vessel

Incorporating Sea Machines' SM300 autonomous command and control solution, Zelim’s Guardian fast rescue craft will be the world’s first search and rescue vessel capable of uncrewed operation

Apr 26, 2023
New Funding Enables infiniDome to Bring Navigation Resiliency to Unmanned Systems

The $9 million investment will help infiniDome further its mission to bring navigation resiliency to unmanned aerial systems and vehicles in defense and commercial markets

Apr 26, 2023
Successful Flight of Autonomous Cargo Drone Prototype Validates Blended Wing Body Design

The flight tests mark a milestone for Natilus and the autonomous cargo aircraft industry by validating wind tunnel tests conducted over 3 years, testing the aerodynamic performance of the blended-wing-body aircraft design

Apr 26, 2023
World’s Most Influential Conference on Indirect Fires Returns to Munich

Produced by Defence iQ, the Future Artillery Conference 2023 will provide attendees with conversations around the composition of artillery units within the wider multi-domain battlespace

Apr 25, 2023
New LiDAR Systems Released for Survey-Grade Mapping

ROCK Robotic’s R3 and R3 PRO are surveying tools designed to capture unprecedented, accurate 3D LiDAR and photogrammetry data for commercial land surveyors and mapping professionals

Apr 25, 2023
AeroDefense Releases Low-Profile Remote ID Broadcast Receiver

The AirWarden Remote ID Receiver can receive Remote ID broadcasts and detect WiFi drone public broadcasts

Apr 25, 2023
New Development Kits for Hadron 640R Dual Camera Module

Development hardware and reference software drivers enable time and cost savings for intelligent sensing applications

Apr 25, 2023
Exail Completes First Sale of New Combined INS/DVL Navigation System

The Rovins 9-DVL integrates Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) technologies to deliver accurate and reliable subsea positioning and velocity measurements

Apr 25, 2023
Saab ROV Supplied to Spanish Navy for Submarine Escape & Rescue

The Seaeye Leopard can locate and survey a distressed submarine using its array of sonar systems and cameras

Apr 24, 2023
First Shipment of Dual Stacked Motor & Controller Solution for Drone Applications 

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions’ lightweight 12 kW stacked electric alternator provides maximum power to extend missions and increase payload 

Apr 24, 2023
Bayonet Completes First UK Demonstration of Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle

The Bayonet 250 amphibious crawler was showcased in Bayonet’s hospitality suite at Ocean Business 2023

Apr 24, 2023
Partnership Uses USVs to Advance Global Ocean Mapping

A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Saildrone and Seabed 2030 outlines a shared commitment to leveraging technological innovation to make bathymetric data available to the global community

Apr 24, 2023
Sentera Expands High-Precision Analytics Through New Hardware Compatibility

The 6X multispectral sensor now integrates with the Astro platform to deliver science-grade data and plant-level measurements for agricultural researchers

Apr 21, 2023
Tethered Power Module Released for DJI M30 Drone

Elistair’s new tethered power module offers a continuous power of 1,000 Watts, allowing hours of flight at 70 meters without interruption, at temperatures between -20°C and +50°C

Apr 21, 2023
AgileMesh Adds Draganfly UAV to Wireless Surveillance Product Line

The combination of Draganfly’s UAV and AgileMesh's wireless surveillance solutions will equip emergency responders with an advanced tool for improved situational awareness and swift deployment during critical incidents

Apr 21, 2023
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