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.

Alpha Unmanned Systems Closes First Investment Round

This first round will be used to enhance Alpha’s product development and expand its sales and marketing efforts

Apr 03, 2023
Mid-Size USV Developed to Expand Data Collection at Sea

To meet the growing demand for advanced data-collection capabilities at sea, Saildrone has developed the 33-foot Voyager for near-shore ocean mapping and maritime security missions

Apr 03, 2023
Version 24.1 of the Global Mapper SDKs Include New Features & Updates

Both Software Development Kits (SDKs) allow developers to utilize functionality from Global Mapper in their own applications and create custom toolbars and extensions for the latest versions of Global Mapper

Apr 03, 2023
Compact Multirotor Drones & Propulsion Systems

T-DRONES is a leading developer of compact, reliable multirotor drones, propulsion systems and accessories including li-on batteries, drone motors, propellers, and ESCs

Mar 31, 2023
Third Edition of ‘An Introduction to GNSS’ Reference Book Released

This new edition includes updates to the GNSS constellations, technology advancements to positioning, navigation and timing, real-world applications, and a new chapter on how GNSS enables autonomy

Mar 31, 2023
Oceanbotics Releases Next-Gen Deep Sea ROV

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8X Optimus offers significant payload capabilities and an increased number of sensors than its predecessor for more demanding and deeper underwater missions

Mar 31, 2023
US Counter-Drone Office Tests APKWS Laser-Guidance Kits

This successful testing of BAE Systems’ APKWS against Class-2 UAS paves the way for fielding of the precision-guided rockets to partner nations around the globe

Mar 31, 2023
Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Vessel Unveiled

With zero emission hydrogen propulsion, the Merlin autonomous surface vessel has a shallow draft of 1.6m enabling it to perform various survey missions and make port in small or large harbors across the US

Mar 31, 2023
AI-Enabled 6-port GMSL2 Camera Frame Grabber Card Released

Designed for developers of x86-based autonomous vehicle computing platforms, Neousys Technology’s PCIe-GL26 offers 6x GMSL2 FAKRA Z inputs, synchronized camera triggers, and up to 22 1080p@30FPS video streams

Mar 31, 2023
Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs

Edge Autonomy's advanced UAV solutions are the systems of choice for a wide range of civilian and military clients, including the United States Department of Defense

Mar 30, 2023
High Stability Digital MEMS Gyro Released for Dynamic Applications 

TDK Corporation’s new Tronics GYPRO4300 features a ±300 °/s input measurement range, 200 Hz bandwidth and 1 ms latency with a closed-loop architecture that ensures high linearity and stability in dynamic environments

Mar 30, 2023
ADS-B Spoofing Detection Introduced for SkyLine UAS BVLOS Operations

truSky ADS-B spoofing detection will validate that an individual aircraft ADS-B signal is coming from an aircraft and not being broadcast as a means to fake or spoof the signal

Mar 30, 2023
Amphibious Crawler Over-the-Horizon Operation Demonstration at Ocean Business

Bayonet Ocean Vehicles will demonstrate its Bayonet 250 underwater ground vehicle’s autonomous capability, and over-the-horizon command and control technology provided by Greensea Systems

Mar 30, 2023
Flexible Microwave Cable Assemblies for Inside & Between-Box Connections

Times Microwave Systems’ new InstaBend 141 microwave assemblies can be bent very closely behind the connector, minimizing footprint, saving space, and simplifying cable routing in SWaP-constrained applications

Mar 30, 2023
Partnership to Accelerate Drone U-Space Adoption Across Europe

Combining NLR’s expertise in Air Traffic Management with Airwayz’s dynamic Unmanned Traffic Management system provides a framework for U-Spaces, supporting their accelerated roll-out across Europe

Mar 30, 2023
New Low-Profile Helix Antenna for UAVs

Harxon's new GNSS helix antenna measures just 21.9mm in height and weighs 8 grams, making it ideal for SWaP-limited UAVs

Mar 30, 2023
Who to see at Sea-Air-Space 2023

UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com are working with a number of companies attending this year’s Sea-Air-Space conference & exposition

Mar 29, 2023
Partnership Launches First-of-its-Kind Autonomous Undersea Cable Inspection Project 

In collaboration with the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, Anduril Industries’ Dive-LD AUV will be used to inspect an existing export power cable from Block Island to Point Judith, Rhode Island

Mar 29, 2023
Advanced Power Drives Releases F Series V2 Electronic Speed Controllers

The V2 hardware features enhancements including a built-in bootloader for configuration, passthrough firmware updating from a supported flight controller, Bi-Directional DShot, and UART pin overvoltage protection

Mar 29, 2023
DeltaQuad Relocates to Facilitate Growing Market Demands

The company's new facility will serve as an innovation hub for the development and production of DeltaQuad’s next breakthrough product, the DeltaQuad Evo drone

Mar 29, 2023
New GNSS Datalink Module for High-Precision Drones & Robotics

The U702 is a low-power surface mount module that is ideal for real-time GNSS RTK data transmission

Mar 27, 2023
Advanced Flight Controllers for Multirotor & VTOL Drones

The Fusion Reflex provides an unprecedented combination of rapid integration, versatility in connectivity, and enhanced flight performance

Mar 27, 2023
New RPAS Services Increase Maritime Surveillance Over Gulf of Genova

The European Maritime Safety Agency will use Tekever’s AR5 unmanned fixed wing aircraft, equipped with optical and infrared cameras, a maritime radar, an AIS receiver and an emergency position-indicating radio beacon antenna

Mar 27, 2023
Government Of Canada Orders Heavy-Lift Condor Drone from DDC

DDC will provide a Condor drone and will collaborate with Transport Canada in operating, testing and evaluating the capabilities of the drone until December 2023

Mar 27, 2023
Neousys Embedded Platforms Now Support Intel 13th-Gen Core Processors

Supported platforms include Nuvo-9000, Nuvo-9531, and Nuvo-9501 series for industry and automation applications, and Nuvo-9160GC and Nuvo-10208GC series for edge AI computing and autonomous vehicle applications

Mar 27, 2023
New Magnetometer Released with I/O Expansion Functionalities

Veronte MEX offers a powerful peripheral to ease the reduction of wire in autonomous vehicles, allowing an increased number of devices in the system at the time it adds magnetometer related functionalities

Mar 27, 2023
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