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.

Single Pair Ethernet Connectors for Harsh Environments

LEMO's SPE 1000Base-T1 connectors are designed to operate over a single twisted-pair copper cable, supporting an effective data rate of 1 Gb/sec in both directions simultaneously

Dec 07, 2022
Ground-Based Surveillance Receivers for Unmanned Traffic Management

The new air traffic receivers detect messages using different modes and signal frequencies from aircraft, drones, or other cooperative flying entities

Dec 07, 2022
New Robotic Air-to-Ground Payload Transfer System for Delivery Drones

SPARROW allows the drone to remain much higher above the destination compared to traditional winch systems

Dec 07, 2022
Fixed Wing Mapping Drone Now Available with Gimballed EO/IR Camera

Combining NextVision’s EO/IR camera with Event 38’s E400 drone creates a powerful tool for search-and-rescue, emergency management, and disaster response scenarios

Dec 07, 2022
Mobile Test Bench Released by Sky Power

Sky Power International has released a portable, compact and user friendly test bench designed to test two stroke engine systems for unmanned vehicles

Dec 07, 2022
Volocopter Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone Completes Deconfliction Test Flights

Test flights featured remotely piloted/automated flights in digitally simulated airspace including Frankfurt Airport and London airports

Dec 07, 2022
UK Royal Navy Orders First Extra-Large Autonomous Unmanned Submarine

The 17-tonne Cetus will be the largest and most complex crewless submersible operated by European navies

Dec 07, 2022
Partnership to Scale Engineering-Class Drone Data Collection

Visual Intelligence and Gremsy will develop a customized two-axis version of the T3 camera stabilizer compatible with Visual Intelligence’s patented MACS-3D array technology

Dec 06, 2022
390 Wh/kg Amprius Battery Passes Nail Penetration Test

The 390 Wh/kg polymer electrolyte cell from Amprius Technologies has successfully maintained an external temperature below 338°F (170°C) upon penetration by a 0.133-inch diameter steel nail

Dec 06, 2022
Inmarsat Welcomes LikeAbird to Velaris Partner Network

As the network’s first systems integrator partner, LikeAbird will collaborate with Inmarsat to drive technology development and reinforce Velaris as the BVLOS service of choice

Dec 06, 2022
Wing Brings Drone Delivery to DoorDash Customers in Australia

Starting in November 2022, selected customers in Logan can order a range of convenience and grocery items directly through the DoorDash App and have them delivered by a Wing drone, typically in 15 minutes or less

Dec 06, 2022
MQ-20 Avenger UAS Performs Autonomous Collaboration

The MQ-20 was paired with a Lockheed Martin Sabreliner and two F-5 Advanced Tigers to perform coordinated sensing of airborne targets in the infrared spectrum

Dec 05, 2022
Augmented and Virtual Reality Capabilities for ROV Operators

The suite of VR and AR interfaces are based on the Greensea OPENSEA open architecture platform and Blue Ring’s OctoView interface

Dec 05, 2022
Elsight Receives Grant for Drone Flight Testing & Demonstration in Israel

As part of the initiative, Elsight will promote the development of additional and next-generational Halo features, including additional Remote ID support, hyper-accurate GNSS, and the next generation of LTE and 5G modems for Halo

Dec 05, 2022
Polish MoD Acquires Additional Gavia AUVs

The AUVs will gather high-resolution accurately navigated sonar images for mine countermeasures and search and salvage operations

Dec 02, 2022
Unmanned Surveillance Vessels Deployed by Australian Army

Ocius Technologies' Bluebottle USVs provided persistent maritime surveillance during a two-week trial in remote island regions off north Western Australia

Dec 02, 2022
New Private Network Designed for First Response Operations

Operating over a wide spectrum of radio frequencies and channel widths to deliver high throughput over a secure private network, Commtact’s CommNet solution can connect responders across several kilometers through video, audio and data

Dec 02, 2022
RIEGL Releases Latest Version of its Kinematic LiDAR Data Processing Software

Users can benefit from RiPROCESS 1.9.3, with its new workflows, tools, and associated programs, when processing RIEGL kinematic laser scan data

Dec 02, 2022
Seatronics Confirms Sale of Reusable Mine Disposal ROVs

Elbit Systems has purchased two Seatronics Mine Identification and Detonation Solutions which are capable of detonating multiple charges acoustically using state-of-the-art technology without having to sacrifice themselves

Dec 02, 2022
Vision-Based UAS Navigation for GNSS-Denied Environments Tested

ESEN's GöRDES system uses real-time image processing techniques to mitigate GNSS vulnerability

Dec 02, 2022
DriX Platform Receives First Lloyd’s Register Certification for a USV

Exail’s DriX system design was thoroughly reviewed against the Lloyd’s Register Code for Unmanned Marine Systems, which included a detailed system level analysis, construction survey, and sea trials

Dec 01, 2022
Volatus Expands Product Distribution to US Market with Latest Acquisition

The acquisition of Empire Drone in the USA adds to Volatus’ growing global presence in key markets for green drone technologies

Dec 01, 2022
Rugged Portable Drones for Aerial Mapping, Surveying & Inspections

WISPR Systems' Ranger Pro 1100 is a rugged customizable quadcopter platform that provides a flight time of up to 38 minutes and a carrying capacity of 6 lbs

Nov 30, 2022
Upgrade for US Navy UUV Autonomy Capabilities

SeeByte will upgrade the Neptune mission-level autonomy system, and develop Automatic Target Recognition modules as well as a bespoke training and simulation toolkit

Nov 30, 2022
Collaboration Develops Virtual Reality CUAS Training Solution for Military Market

The training system will allow end users to simulate a variety of scenarios with customized drone threats, drone types, and locations in virtual reality

Nov 30, 2022
Nigerian Police Forces Use Tethered UAVs for Border Protection

The Nigerian Police Forces are using Elistair’s Orion tethered UAVs to assist with monitoring active crime scenes, coordinating response operations, and providing aerial support to responding officers

Nov 30, 2022
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