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.

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
Hybrid Ground/Aerial Drone System Tested by Spanish Army

Robotican's Rooster system was used to provide real-time video and intelligence during a building scan-and-clear mission

Feb 28, 2023
Drone Detection Partnership for D-Fend Solutions

D-Fend Solutions have partnered with Securiton Germany to combine its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system (C-UAS) EnforceAir with Securiton’s SecuriDrone to create an RF-based protection method

Feb 28, 2023
Drone Visual Positioning System Enables Improved ISR Mission Planning

Vermeer’s Visual Positioning System payload will be integrated with Draganfly’s Commander 3XL drone to improve critical missions where GPS jamming disrupts military operations

Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
Universal C2 Technology Provided for UK MOD Human Machine Teaming Program

Tomahawk Robotics' Grip S20 controller, KxM edge processor, and MxC-Mini datalinks will enable team collaboration of autonomous systems

Feb 27, 2023
Predictive Maintenance Analytics for US Army Robotic Combat Vehicles

Charles River Analytics' RAPS system predicts the health and status of RCVs and relays actionable insights to stakeholders

Feb 27, 2023
Sealevel to Debut Newest COM & I/O Solutions at Embedded World 2023

Sealevel’s international team will showcase the smallest available, full-feature Compact Type 6 carrier board, the dominant touch panel PC and a wide range of ruggedized, reliable I/O systems

Feb 27, 2023
OceanAlpha Remote-Controlled Lifebuoy Demonstrated in Brazil

OceanAlpha‘s distributor Aquasafe held the Dolphin1 demonstration from the Blue Lake, Rio Claro, Brazil for civil defense authorities

Feb 27, 2023
Blue Vigil Autonomous Aerial Light Wins Innovation Award

The Autonomous Aerial Light (ALED) was chosen from 18 products entered in ATSSA’s New Products Rollout at the Convention and Traffic Expo by a panel of judges made up of department of transportation personnel

Feb 27, 2023
Custom Optical Windows, Domes & Lenses for Drones & ROVs

Meller Optics' precisely-machined components are ideal for critical applications and extreme environments

Feb 24, 2023
New Partnership to Produce Solutions for Autonomous Systems Industry

The agreement between UAVOS and EDGE Group’s GradeOne Group ensures work in key areas related to development and adoption of security technology for uncrewed land and air platforms

Feb 24, 2023
OxTS Georeferencer Wins Pitch the Press Award at Geo Week

OxTS Georeferencer is OxTS’ proprietary LiDAR georeferencing and boresight calibration tool

Feb 24, 2023
Collins Aerospace Provides UAS & Robotics Support to Saudi Arabia

The company believes its mission systems hardware and software combined with its radio communication, imaging and sensor development expertise will be key to developing UAS sovereign capabilities in the country

Feb 24, 2023
New Drone Management Solution for Safe BVLOS Operations

The integration of Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system into the VOTIX cloud-based drone operating system enables automated conflict resolution via the VOTIX platform

Feb 23, 2023
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