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.

Parachute Recovery Systems for Fixed-Wing & Multirotor Drones

Fruity Chutes' UAV parachute recovery systems have an established track record for high reliability, having been selected by over 4000 customers with widely varying flight applications

Jan 30, 2023
AFRL Tests New Propulsion System for Future Combat Drone

The test paired a Williams International engine with Blue Force Technologies’ Fury unmanned aerial fighter’s inlet and nozzle to demonstrate successful operability of the engine with solid margins

Jan 30, 2023
Edge Autonomy Appoints New Chief HR Officer

Jennifer Hagerty will oversee diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and related Human Resources activities

Jan 30, 2023
Choctaw Nation Beyond Program Obtains FAA BVLOS Approval

This marks the second consecutive BVLOS approval using uAvionix's SkyLine software and SkyLink hardware

Jan 27, 2023
Teledyne Geospatial to Present LiDAR Survey & Mapping Solutions at Geo Week 2023

Visitors are encouraged to visit the company at Geo Week in Denver, February 13-15, for a first-hand look at the single-source mapping solutions and workflows available

Jan 27, 2023
Embedded Computer Systems for AI Edge Computing & Machine Learning

Neousys' rugged computing solutions are ideal for drone mission computers, embedded computer vision, sensor fusion, surveillance and more

Jan 27, 2023
eVTOL Aircraft Developed for Same-Day Door-to-Door Deliveries

MightyFly has received FAA Certificate of Authorization for long-range flight of its Cento eVTOL aircraft and will now begin testing its last-mile and middle-mile logistics service

Jan 26, 2023
Royal NIOZ Builds New Research Fleet of Slocum Gliders

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) acquired three Teledyne Webb Research G3 Slocum gliders and underwent operational and maintenance training in preparation for a glider science project starting in spring 2023

Jan 26, 2023
Elios 3 Drone Creates 3D Map of Radioactive Waste Storage Vault

The Department of Energy contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition was able to get all the LiDAR data it needed to create a robust 3D map of the vault in just one seven-minute flight of Flyability’s Elios 3

Jan 26, 2023
New Gyro Stabilizer Gimbal for Motion-Sensitive Payloads

The RSM 50 provides real-time stabilization of movements in the roll and pitch axes of land vehicles, as well as angular movements experienced by sea vessels

Jan 25, 2023
UAS Imaging & Surveillance Training for British Army

The training will involve both fixed-wing and rotary drones, provided to the British Army by Lockheed Martin UK

Jan 25, 2023
Latest Pixhawk Open Standards Available

The 6th generation of Pixhawk open standards FMUv6X & FMUv6C have been released, with several drone flight controllers utilizing the Pixhawk 6 standards, already in production

Jan 25, 2023
New Partnership to Use UAS for Infrastructure Inspections

MissionGO and Valmont will conduct UAS infrastructure inspections in a bid to strengthen the US infrastructure system

Jan 25, 2023
Automatic Power Line Tracking Software for Inspection Drones

The new mode for tracking power lines by SENSYN ROBOTICS, analyzes the shooting data in real-time and automatically adjusts the shooting angle based on line sag, keeping the power lines within the onboard cameras field of view

Jan 25, 2023
New Counter-UAS System Uses GNSS Manipulation to Defeat Drone Swarms

Regulus Cyber’s new Ring system uses proprietary, combat-proven GNSS manipulation to take control of a hostile drone and deflect, hold or crash it, or force it to land

Jan 25, 2023
UAVOS Unveils Leaf Spring Main Landing Gear

Designed to support aircraft up to 1,200 kg, the leaf spring system is made of aircraft prepreg carbon by a high-temperature molding procedure, making it 50% stronger, thinner and lighter compared with the commonly used steel

Jan 24, 2023
Packet Digital Purchases New Battery Manufacturing Facility in North Dakota

The new 25,000-square-foot plant will enable Packet Digital to manufacture batteries and power electronics, supporting the company’s increased demand for manufacturing capacity

Jan 24, 2023
XTEND to Develop Multi-Drone Operating System for Israeli MoD

XTEND's XOS human-guided autonomous operating system can enable operators to control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously

Jan 24, 2023
Long-Endurance & Heavy-Lift Drones for Delivery, Public Safety & Agriculture

Draganfly's advanced multirotor UAVs and long-range drone LiDAR systems are ideal for a wide range of applications

Jan 24, 2023
DriX USV Takes Part in US Navy Unmanned & AI Exercise

The vessel was tested by the Navy as part of its plans to establish the world’s first fleet of one hundred USVs

Jan 23, 2023
Backpackable Fixed-Wing UAS Wins Technology Awards

The autonomous UAV has a 7 ft wingspan and is designed to provide aerial intelligence for a variety of different applications

Jan 23, 2023
SIGINT Pod Demonstrator Developed for Eurodrone

HENSOLDT is developing a pod solution for the reconnaissance of radio and radar signals based on a combination of the latest technologies in digitization, electronic beam steering and metallic 3D printing

Jan 23, 2023
G4S Offers New Counter Drone Solution Across EMEA

The State Police of Latvia is one of G4S’s first clients to benefit from this new partnership with Dedrone, using the DedroneTracker C2 cUAS platform to establish a mobile drone detection system for large events in Riga

Jan 23, 2023
Safe & Reliable Folding Drone Propellers

Mejzlik propellers have developed a folding UAV propeller with emphasis during development placed on safety and reliability

Jan 23, 2023
Telefónica & Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for 5G & Drone Services

The companies will support each other in joint business opportunities in 5G communications and unmanned helicopters in the defense and security sectors

Jan 20, 2023
Aurora Flight Sciences Advances in DARPA Active Flow Control Program

DARPA’s goal is to develop and fly a demonstrator aircraft without using external mechanical flight controls

Jan 20, 2023
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