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.

Heavy-Lift Cargo UAS to Integrate Multi-Use Cargo Hook

Onboard Systems International is developing a multi-use cargo hook system for Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft UAS

Mar 08, 2023
Sener to Develop Line-of-Sight Data Links for Eurodrone

Sener Aerospace & Defense will undertake the development, series production and logistic in-service life cycle support of the two subsystems that will connect the unmanned aircraft with the different ground stations

Mar 07, 2023
Doodle Labs to Develop Beamforming Capabilities for Mesh Rider Radios

The potential advantages of beamforming include a stronger datalink with increased reach and throughput and are of interest to the US military, which is investing in UAVs, UGVs and other interconnected technologies

Mar 07, 2023
Gyro-Stabilized Automatic Aviation Cannon Developed for Drones

UAVHE’s BADUGA features a gyroscopic stabilizer that maintains the center of gravity in the same position, even with varying barrel inclination angles, aerodynamic resistance, and magazine capacity

Mar 07, 2023
LightWare LiDAR Appoints Nadia Nilsen as Group CEO

This marks the conclusion of a long-term succession plan from co-founder James Portman that ensures that all shareholders and customers continue to experience the best results from their affiliation with LightWare

Mar 07, 2023
Textron Systems Launches New Online Store for Geospatial Analysis Software

The new online store provides educational and commercial licenses with immediate downloads, training solutions, and more

Mar 07, 2023
AI & Computer Vision Capabilities for Teal 2 Military Drone

Athena has licensed its proprietary computer vision architecture to Red Cat, providing enhanced night-time capabilities for the UAV

Mar 07, 2023
High-Precision GNSS Antennas for Drones & Autonomous Vehicles

Harxon's antenna solutions are ideal for a wide range of survey-grade drone and autonomous vehicle applications, such as mapping, inspection and precision agriculture

Mar 06, 2023
Silicon Sensing Presents Smallest MEMS Gyro at IEEE Inertial 2023

Silicon Sensing’s Chief Engineer Dr Mark Marshall will discuss the gyro’s construction including the fabrication of the MEMS vibrating ring and will outline the performance envelope of the unit in both flat and orthogonal mounts

Mar 06, 2023
New Rugged HPC Server with Optimized SWaP for UGVs

RGS-8805GC incorporates from the ground up Neousys cooling design, with compartmentalization allowing the system to operate in a temperature range from -25°C to 60°C for military and defense edge AI applications in the field

Mar 06, 2023
REMUS UUVs Integrate Voyis Recon Camera Modules as Standard

Voyis’ Recon UUV module consists of an advanced 4K stills camera and an efficient, high output external light bar that can enhance all REMUS platforms’ imaging capabilities in any operational situation

Mar 03, 2023
ppm GmbH Expands Portfolio with Sensor Modules from Inertial Labs

Inertial Labs has formed a partnership with ppm GmbH (precise positioning management GmbH) for exclusive distribution and sales representation

Mar 03, 2023
DriX USV Selected for Middle East Naval Exercise

As part of this exercise, Exail’s DriX will operate in Maritime Domain Awareness and Mine Countermeasures Missions tactical environments

Mar 03, 2023
US Army Awards Five Prototyping Agreements for Future Tactical UAS Inc. 2

The FTUAS is the Army’s premier VTOL UAS modernization effort and Increment 2 requirements include runway independence, point take-off and landing, and a rapidly deployable UAS capability

Mar 03, 2023
Asylon to Develop Autonomous Battery Swapping Station for UGVs

The purpose of this effort is to develop and test the ability to rapidly re-power quadruped UGV assets to maintain high tempo perimeter security operations for deterrence and real time intelligence

Mar 03, 2023
MQ-9B Drone Selected for Japanese MALE RPAS Project

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian will be used to conduct tests to review adaptability to support the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s manned-unmanned teaming missions

Mar 03, 2023
New Partnership Helps Agencies Operate Drone First Responder Programs

Skyfire Consulting and VOTIX are working with agencies and the FAA to get faster regulatory approvals, appropriate training for both Drone First Responder and tactical UAS response, program site selection and more

Mar 02, 2023
New Hyperspectral Sensor Delivers Next-Generation Maritime Domain Awareness 

Arkeus’ autonomous ISR sensor for drones and manned aircraft can deliver data for critical decision-making in both challenging or contested environments

Mar 02, 2023
Collaboration Receives Funding to Enhance Unmanned Solution for Seagrass Monitoring

HydroSurv’s fully electric USV platform will deliver seagrass monitoring using an Acoustic Ground Discrimination System coupled with video and environmental data collection from hull-mounted and underwater sensor arrays

Mar 02, 2023
Australian-Made Hybrid VTOL Drone Launched at Avalon Airshow 2023

STRIX is being developed by BAE Systems Australia and Perth-based Innovaero for missions including air to ground strike against hostile targets and persistent ISR

Mar 02, 2023
Crystal Rugged Integrates 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor

The 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors can deliver features for managing power and performance, and bringing support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5, Computer Express Link and solution security

Mar 02, 2023
New FAA Mandated Remote ID Broadcast Module for Drones

uAvionix’s new pingRID meets the FAA’s Part 89 Remote ID standards to keep operators safe and compliant throughout each flight

Mar 01, 2023
New Collaboration Supports Remote Radiation Data Collection

Integrated into Flyability’s Elios 3 indoor drone, the Mirion RDS-32 radiation survey meter can collect accurate radiation data remotely, allowing nuclear personnel to remain safely outside of irradiated areas

Mar 01, 2023
Medical Logistics Operator Orders 40 Blueflite Drones

Spright will also integrate Blueflite’s cloud-based drone operations and productivity tool into its fleet

Mar 01, 2023
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® RPAS Completes Cold Weather Validation Flight

According to GA-ASI, this validation flight satisfies the cold weather operational capability needs for Nordic countries’ defense and security needs

Mar 01, 2023
Long-Range Antenna Systems, C2 Data Links & SDR Transceivers for UAVs & UGVs

Troll Systems' products have been utilized by aerospace OEMs, government and law enforcement agencies, and leading contractors to the United States Department of Defense

Feb 28, 2023
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