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.

Triad RF Technology on SpaceX TRANSPORTER-8 Mission
Triad RF Technology on SpaceX TRANSPORTER-8 Mission

Multiple Triad RF customers were represented as part of the recent SpaceX TRANSPORTER-8 mission, which featured several Triad RF CubeSat products across six distinct payloads

Jun 30, 2023
CAMCOPTER S-100 Supports Emission Monitoring & Maritime Surveillance for EMSA in France
CAMCOPTER S-100 Supports Emission Monitoring & Maritime Surveillance for EMSA in France

The S-100 is equipped with a Trakka TC-300 EO/IR sensor, an Explicit Mini Sniffer for emission monitoring, a Becker Avionics BD406 Emergency Beacon Locator, an Automatic Identification System receiver and a Mode-S Transponder ADSB out

Jun 30, 2023
Grant Funds First Autonomous, Fixed-Wing eVTOL Delivery Flight Demo
Grant Funds First Autonomous, Fixed-Wing eVTOL Delivery Flight Demo

MightyFly will make a public debut of its autonomous eVTOL cargo aircraft performing delivery flight demonstrations in Michigan in 2024

Jun 29, 2023
Firsts for UK UAS Operations with SkyLift Demonstration Flights
Firsts for UK UAS Operations with SkyLift Demonstration Flights

Successful SkyLift demonstration flights using uAvionix’s SkyLine cloud-based command and control system, communicating over C-Band and LTE, deliver a first for UK drone operations

Jun 29, 2023
Robotic Installation System for Overhead Power Line Spacers Released
Robotic Installation System for Overhead Power Line Spacers Released

FulcrumAir and PLP have partnered to develop and release an advanced robotic system for safe and efficient installation of conductor spacers on overhead power lines

Jun 29, 2023
Rapier X-25 Achieves Certification Using 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Rapier X-25 Achieves Certification Using 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Sky Eye Systems implemented cloud-based digital twin technology based on Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to accelerate the concept to certification process of the Rapier X-25

Jun 29, 2023
Human-Guided Autonomous Drones Achieve Full NDAA Compliance
Human-Guided Autonomous Drones Achieve Full NDAA Compliance

Powered by the company's patented XOS operating system, XTEND's drone systems allow operators to perform extremely accurate maneuvers and actions, in any environment with minimal training

Jun 29, 2023
New Processor for Data Acquisition and Control Applications
New Processor for Data Acquisition and Control Applications

The Zynq UltraScale+ combines the power of a high-performance quad-core ARM processor with programmable logic

Jun 28, 2023
New Custom Sapphire Optics Feature Special Profiles & Polished Radii
New Custom Sapphire Optics Feature Special Profiles & Polished Radii

Manufactured to OEM specifications, Meller Custom Sapphire Optics can meet ±0.002” tolerances on special features, depending upon configuration

Jun 28, 2023
Nine Teams Selected for VTOL X-Plane Initial Concept Development
Nine Teams Selected for VTOL X-Plane Initial Concept Development

DARPA’s ANCILLARY program plans to flight demonstrate innovative aircraft configurations and critical technologies needed for a low-weight, large-payload, long-endurance VTOL uncrewed X-plane

Jun 28, 2023
Italian Air Force Starts MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper RPAS Training
Italian Air Force Starts MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper RPAS Training

The training is focused on skills required to operate the Block 5 drone and its equipment, including the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Mission Intelligence Station, and System for Tasking and Real-Time Exploitation 

Jun 28, 2023
Partnership Formed for Global Sale of Precision Payload Delivery UAS
Partnership Formed for Global Sale of Precision Payload Delivery UAS

SYPAQ Systems and Tanglewood Group will work together to support further sales of SYPAQ’s Corvo PPDS, a fixed-wing autonomous system which can covertly deliver payloads with a high level of accuracy and reliability

Jun 28, 2023
New sUAS Receives Blue UAS Approval
New sUAS Receives Blue UAS Approval

The Teal 2 drone joins a select group of US DoD-approved drones that are NDAA compliant, validated as cyber-secure and safe to fly, and are available for government purchase and operation

Jun 28, 2023
Uncrewed Surface Measuring Vessel Patented
Uncrewed Surface Measuring Vessel Patented

Ørsted has prototyped and patented the Hugin USV, designed to help lower uncertainties in the expected annual energy production for new offshore wind farms

Jun 27, 2023
Fullerton Drone Lab & FAA Host Public Drone Event in Orange County
Fullerton Drone Lab & FAA Host Public Drone Event in Orange County

People from all walks of life are welcome to the industry and family-friendly Droning On California event in Fullerton July 21-23

Jun 27, 2023
HENSOLDT Appointed as Line of Sight Data Links Partner for Eurodrone Program
HENSOLDT Appointed as Line of Sight Data Links Partner for Eurodrone Program

HENSOLDT is working with Sener Aerospace & Defence to deliver the Wide Band LOS Ku data link of the Eurodrone program incorporating cybersecurity capabilities

Jun 27, 2023
Draganfly Awarded Multi-Year Drone Training Contract by Ukraine Ministry of Interior
Draganfly Awarded Multi-Year Drone Training Contract by Ukraine Ministry of Interior

Drone training on Draganfly systems will be provided to new Ministry of Internal Affairs pilots each year, including National Police, National Guard, State Border Guard, Armed Forces, Special Forces Security, and Emergency Services

Jun 27, 2023
New Reconfigurable Target Drone Series Released
New Reconfigurable Target Drone Series Released

Firefly’s reliable airframe can be reconfigured as a conventional takeoff (wheeled, catapult or rocket assisted), or eVTOL in the all electric configuration (like most aerial threats these days), or piston engine hVTOL

Jun 27, 2023
Electric Unmanned Helicopters & Hybrid VTOL Drones for Civilian & Industrial Applications
Electric Unmanned Helicopters & Hybrid VTOL Drones for Civilian & Industrial Applications

Ziyan's UAVs feature a range of options including tethered systems, GCS, data and video links, dual- and quad-sensor gimbals, and autonomy and swarming capabilities

Jun 26, 2023
Romania Receives First Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS
Romania Receives First Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS

Elbit Systems will provide the first three upgraded Watchkeeper X tactical UAS with advanced capabilities including the Spectro XR multi-spectral electro-optical payload, new communication capabilities and more

Jun 26, 2023
SkyNaute INS Selected for Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi
SkyNaute INS Selected for Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

With very high levels of integrity and accuracy, even when GNSS signals are absent or jammed, Safran’s SkyNaute combines high performance and reliability in a compact form factor

Jun 26, 2023
Successful UXO Survey Completed with Bayonet Autonomous UGV
Successful UXO Survey Completed with Bayonet Autonomous UGV

The UXO survey demonstrated the power and flexibility of Greensea’s OPENSEA software to rapidly integrate and deploy a new sensor suite for the task while showcasing the capabilities of the Bayonet 250 AUGV

Jun 26, 2023
Vecow Launches EAC-6000 Series Edge AI Computing System
Vecow Launches EAC-6000 Series Edge AI Computing System

The series brings powerful AI capabilities and supports flexible expansions, making it ideally suited for advanced Edge AI applications, including medical imaging, high-speed AOI, mobile robotics and any AIoT/Industry 4.0 applications

Jun 23, 2023
GA-ASI Selects ScioTeq to Support UAS Detect & Avoid System
GA-ASI Selects ScioTeq to Support UAS Detect & Avoid System

The partnership will incorporate ScioTeq’s certified Next-Gen PU-5200 Avionics Display Computer platform and Projected CAPacitive (PCAP) touch-based Rugged Display Unit RDU-4047 into GA-ASI’s Ground Control Station

Jun 23, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Jun 23, 2023
Elios 3 RID Compliant with Remote ID
Elios 3 RID Compliant with Remote ID

Flyability has released the Elios 3 RID, a new version of the Elios 3 indoor drone that is compliant with FAA regulation on UAS Remote Identification

Jun 23, 2023
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