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.

Hydrogen-Powered Drone Launched for Defense & Commercial Use

HevenDrones’ new H2D55 drone, the first in the company’s product line of hydrogen-powered drones, can fly for 100 minutes with a payload capacity of 7kg

Feb 16, 2023
Wireless Modem for Water-Air Boundary Data Transmission

CSignum's HydroFi Modem has been tested in the oil and gas sector for repairing assets using autonomous vehicles

Feb 15, 2023
Rugged Gimbal Payloads for Tactical UAS

Trillium's gimbals have been incorporated into a variety of leading unmanned aircraft platforms, including the Textron Systems Aerosonde, Quantum-Systems Vector and Martin UAV V-BAT

Feb 15, 2023
First Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program Launched in the US

Fullerton College’s Hornet Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program is focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and developing skills for a workforce from all over the region

Feb 15, 2023
New Tronics AXO300 Digital MEMS Accelerometers Released

TDK Corporation has released the AXO301 high-resolution accelerometer and inclinometer for railway and industrial systems, and the AXO305 high-performance accelerometer for land, marine and robotics applications

Feb 15, 2023
ComNav Releases 610T5 Firmware for K803 GNSS Module

ComNav's latest 610T5 brings enhanced reliability in ionospheric environments and greater functionality

Feb 15, 2023
GradeOne Group & UAVOS to Showcase Land & Air Capabilities at IDEX 2023

UAVOS and MP3 International will present their family of unmanned jet powered aerial targets, in addition to an anti-drone laser system

Feb 15, 2023
Gaps M5 USBL System Added to RTS Rental Pool of Equipment

Available for RTS customers globally, Exail's Gaps M5 addresses accuracy and performance needs, and requirements for vertical and horizontal tracking applications

Feb 15, 2023
CRP GULF to Showcase Windform Materials for 3D Printing at IDEX 2023

CRP GULF will be displaying its latest 3D printed solutions manufactured in Windform composite materials and L-PBF technology for the unmanned, aerospace and defense industries

Feb 15, 2023
Engineering Class Drone Sensors Leverage Sony Alpha 7R IV Camera

Visual Intelligence’s MACS-3DTM dual-sensor drone payload is equipped with two Sony Alpha 7R IV cameras that have been specialized for tower data collection

Feb 14, 2023
Exploring the Use of UAVs for Urgent Medical Deliveries

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Apian to conduct drone trials that seek to streamline time-sensitive medical deliveries, improve patient experiences and reduce carbon emissions

Feb 14, 2023
Emirates Defense Technology to Supply Steadicopter Rotary UAS in the UAE

Emirates Defense Technology (EDT) joins forces with Steadicopter to offer a lightweight, unmanned robotic helicopter that meets challenges faced by homeland security, military forces and law enforcement agencies

Feb 14, 2023
New Drone Operations Package Announced

The Thales ScaleFlyt team has unveiled new features with the release of the ‘Essential package’ for the ScaleFlyt drone operations management platform

Feb 14, 2023
New Drone Battery Charging & Discharging Products

The RDX2 1000 accepts 12VDC or 100-240 VAC and features two ports for simultaneous charging of two batteries, and the AD350 is ideal for discharging and analyzing both nickel and LiPo batteries

Feb 14, 2023
Joint Venture to Deploy Autonomous Drone Network in Abu Dhabi

SkyGo and Airobotics will deploy the Airobotics Optimus System as Urban Drone Infrastructure to provide data and information services to Industrial and Governmental entities in the UAE

Feb 13, 2023
CAMCOPTER S-100 Supports Royal Navy Ships on Operational Tasks

Under a new contract from the UK Ministry of Defence, Schiebel and system integrator Thales will provide the operationally proven S-100 UAS with a range of high precision ISR sensors and systems

Feb 10, 2023
Data Collection & Processing Workshops at GEO WEEK

Topodrone will be running 3 educational workshops during Geo Week 2023 covering UAV topographic and bathymetric survey data collection and processing

Feb 10, 2023
Pentagon to Use Autonomous Drones for Remote CBRN Detection

Teledyne FLIR Defense will integrate enhanced autonomy features and control on its SkyRaider UAS, and will develop new chemical and radiological sensing payloads to assess toxic threats on the battlefield

Feb 10, 2023
ESA Approves More Windform Composites for Space Flight Applications

The products from CRP Technology's Windform TOP-LINE passed ESA standard screening outgassing tests in accordance with ESA-TEC-PR-002015 (based on ECSS-Q-ST-70-02C)

Feb 10, 2023
HD25 Drone Gimbal Becomes Trillium Engineering’s 2,000th Unit Sold

As Trillium's pioneering product, the deliberately designed HD25 holds the same capabilities expected in 8-10" sized systems, offering smaller airframes a competitive edge

Feb 10, 2023
Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAVs for Mapping, Inspection and Cargo

DeltaQuad's fully electric UAVs can be equipped with a wide variety of payloads, and are available in a number of specialized models

Feb 10, 2023
Mobilicom Joins Cybersecurity Working Group

The Cybersecurity Working Group is developing enterprise cybersecurity standards to address cyber risks specific to uncrewed systems and robotics

Feb 09, 2023
Partnership to Develop sUAS for NATO Special Forces Project

Rheinmetall and AeroVironment will develop a small UAS solution that meets the project’s requirements of all-weather functionality, quick deployment, hand launchability, maximum weight of 10kg, and 30km operating range

Feb 09, 2023
Draganfly to Showcase Newest Drone Technology at World Police Summit 2023

Located at booth #8A29, the Draganfly leadership and sales team will be available to educate and provide a hands-on look at the company’s product line

Feb 09, 2023
New LEO SATCOM Capability Tested on MQ-9A RPAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully flight-tested a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) SATCOM capability on board an MQ-9A Reaper

Feb 09, 2023
New Hardened Steel Gear Waterproof Servo for UAVs

Hitec's DB961WP features IP67 waterproofing and delivers excellent torque and high speed

Feb 09, 2023
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