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.

Partnership to Develop 20m Deep Ocean USV for Indo-Pacific Deployment

Austal Australia and Saildrone will manufacture the Saildrone Surveyor in Australia for deep ocean mapping and ISR applications, above and below the surface

Apr 18, 2023
New ‘Deep’ Environmental Sensor Launches at Ocean Business 2023

Valeport will launch the SWiFT Deep CTD profiler – which goes to 6,000m as standard; and will showcase the Bathy2 for bathymetric data collection; the uvSVX and the smart miniIPS2 with interchangeable pressure sensors

Apr 18, 2023
UAS Startup Accelerator Awards $3M in Funding – One Month to Apply

GENIUS NY Sees Biggest Interest Yet - 300+ Submissions from 50+ Countries

Apr 18, 2023
Sony Launches Updated Camera Remote Software Development Kit

The new version of the SDK adds new remote operation features and settings, and provides compatibility with the Sony ZV-E1 camera

Apr 17, 2023
Cellular Phone Geolocation Payloads for UAVs

Lifeseeker Mini turns mobile phones into emergency beacons that can guide rescuers to victims and missing persons

Apr 17, 2023
Teledyne Marine Unveils New Products at Ocean Business 2023

The company will be at booth T7 at Ocean Business, April 18-20 in Southampton, UK, to guide visitors through new products, technology, and the events the company is offering throughout the event

Apr 17, 2023
Handheld Counter-UAS Effector Released

DroneShield’s DroneGun Mk4 counter-UAS system can disrupt the control, navigation and video of multiple drones simultaneously

Apr 17, 2023
New Acquisition Enhances Volatus Utility Inspection Services in North America

The addition of SSI positions Volatus Aerospace as one of the leading suppliers to power utilities in Canada and the US, with more than 10,000 structure inspections already underway and under contract for 2023

Apr 17, 2023
Partnership Obtains New Zealand CAA Approvals for Suburban Drone Delivery

SkyDrop is now approved for live store-to-door drone delivery in New Zealand after implementing Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS Terminal for operator situational awareness and control in complex airspace

Apr 14, 2023
UK Presents Military Robotics Strategy at Military Robotics & Autonomous Systems Conference

Senior representatives from the British Army HQ, Royal Marines, UK MoD, and Dstl will be speaking at this highly anticipated event, taking place 17-18 April 2023 in London

Apr 14, 2023
Wearable Mesh Rider Radio Extends Internet Reach to Remote Areas

Doodle Labs’ new handheld mesh radio features high-speed, long-range MANET with a built-in WiFi hotspot and LTE extension, a combination that extends the reach of the internet to off-grid, remote areas

Apr 14, 2023
SHF Antennas Selected for Remote & Teleoperated Vehicle Programs

Digital Concepts Engineering has selected Videosys Broadcast antennas for new programs including high speed remote control and autonomous UGV operations

Apr 14, 2023
Avenger® Drone Flies Autonomously Using LEO SATCOM Datalink

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems used AI pilots to control its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft during live air combat maneuvers

Apr 14, 2023
Partnership to Provide AI-Based Training for Autonomous Ships

Robosys Automation and AMC Search (AMCS) will launch their partnership with a training session at Ocean Business 2023, titled ‘Understanding Human and AI Collaboration for future shipping’

Apr 13, 2023
New Drone-Based Communication Solution for Government & Defense Customers

Draganfly will supply its UAV platform for integration with CODAN Communications’ technology and communications solutions

Apr 13, 2023
Near Earth Autonomy Selected as Humanitarian Xcellence Awards Finalist

Near Earth earns recognition for developing autonomy that enables drones to fly to the point of need to deliver life-saving blood and medical supplies

Apr 13, 2023
Sunhillo Launches New ASTERIX Solutions Page

The new webpage highlights ASTERIX Capabilities like ASTERIX Validation, ASTERIX Modifier, and ASTERIX Filtering, and offers information on how to upgrade your Sunhillo SureLine product to add the ASTERIX Capabilities 

Apr 13, 2023
American-Made Professional Drone Platform Takes Flight

The CAP50 UAS can be used in surveying, construction, engineering, mining, quarry and mapping applications and offers up to 6lbs of payload capacity

Apr 13, 2023
VTOL Drones & Electric Quadcopters for All-Weather & Tactical Operations

WaveAerospace's rugged UAV platforms are built in the US to military specifications and are capable of flying in high winds of over 30 knots and under Force 10 ocean conditions

Apr 12, 2023
Amprius Batteries to Power New AeroVironment Missile System

Amprius’ high energy density lithium-ion battery cells are set to increase the flight time of the Switchblade 300 Block 20 missile system by 50%

Apr 12, 2023
Aviation-Grade Data Connectivity for Mission Critical Drones

With its eSIM, Teal is providing Volatus Aerospace and its customers with on-demand access to connect onto any mobile network worldwide, ensuring their drones are always connected

Apr 12, 2023
Alpha 900 Unmanned Helicopters for US Government

Rapid Expeditionary Concepts and Alpha Unmanned Systems will provide deployment and training support using the Alpha 900 in a joint operational evaluation to be conducted by the US DoD over the next two years

Apr 12, 2023
British Army Holds First UK Trial of Heavy UGVs

The H-UGVs were tested against a range of criteria including speed, how they coped with difficult terrain and communication systems

Apr 12, 2023
New Investment Funds Expanded Production of Velos V3 Drone

The $2 million investment from Marathon Venture Capital will help fund the growing demand for Velos Rotors’ electric Velos V3 unmanned helicopter

Apr 12, 2023
Join Leading Robotics Companies at the 2023 Robotics Summit & Expo

The Robotics Summit & Expo will take place May 10-11 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, welcoming over 150 exhibitors showcasing their latest enabling technologies, products and services

Apr 11, 2023
Attendees Announced for Counter UAS Technology Europe 2023

Taking place 19-20 April 2023 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, UK, the conference will drive discussion on how to protect European nations from the expanding UAS threat

Apr 11, 2023
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