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.

MaxAmps Lithium Batteries Power SawBlaze Robot at BattleBots Championship
MaxAmps Lithium Batteries Power SawBlaze Robot at BattleBots Championship

The reliable power provided by the MaxAmps batteries enabled Team SawBlaze’s bot to move quickly and precisely

Jun 16, 2023
Camflite Unveils Foldable UAS for Inspection & Mapping
Camflite Unveils Foldable UAS for Inspection & Mapping

Offering design flexibility and versatility, Aurora boasts an array of advanced features with live video streaming, cloud flight logging and seamless payload integration

Jun 16, 2023
Thales USV Completes Autonomous Mine Hunting Trials
Thales USV Completes Autonomous Mine Hunting Trials

The tests with RNMB Apollo prove remotely controlled uncrewed vessels can be operated by a team at a shore-based control station, carrying out a series of tasks, while retaining awareness of its course and position utilizing line of sight communications systems

Jun 16, 2023
Demonstrating XLUUVs as Mobile Power & Communication Hubs for ROVs, AUVs
Demonstrating XLUUVs as Mobile Power & Communication Hubs for ROVs, AUVs

Cellula Robotics’ Solus-XR will play a vital role in showcasing HonuWorx’s Loggerhead concept, a pioneering approach that utilizes an XLUUV as a mobile power and communication hub for Light Work Class ROVs and AUVs

Jun 16, 2023
New Machine Vision-Based Maritime Autonomous Surface Collision Avoidance System
New Machine Vision-Based Maritime Autonomous Surface Collision Avoidance System

Integration of Robosys’ Voyager AI intelligent navigation software together with SEA.AI’s Sentry enables vessels to benefit from market-leading obstacle and collision avoidance that is further enhanced by non-fatigue optical algorithms

Jun 16, 2023
Draganfly Poised to Meet Streamlined BVLOS Regulations
Draganfly Poised to Meet Streamlined BVLOS Regulations

With over 24 years of operations and commitment to the advancement of drones, Draganfly cites the new streamlined regulations as the seminal event for the broad integration of drones

Jun 16, 2023
Naval Group to Study Design of French Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle
Naval Group to Study Design of French Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle

The nine-month study will allow the group to examine principal use cases and develop system architecture for an Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV)

Jun 15, 2023
Distributed Electric Propulsion Testing Platform Launched
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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
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