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.
Agilica will exhibit at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf, presenting its beacon-based positioning technology and delivering a live demonstration and pitch as part of the XPO+ Launcher program
Micro-Magic Inc introduces the U5000 high-performance Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to provide a tactical-grade domestic alternative for industrial and aerospace navigation
ALTUS LSA is developing unmanned aerial vehicles for disaster-zone operations through its involvement in the FORESIGHT and PANTHEON collaborative projects, supporting aerial missions in high-risk environments
ZIYAN Technology has conducted a 33 km real-world flight test of its Grey Whale G1 unmanned helicopter, validating the aircraft’s ability to transport a 10 kg payload using an onboard winch system in mission conditions
D-Fend Solutions has been recognized in Gartner’s Emerging Tech report, which highlights investment in scalable, nonkinetic Counter-UAS technologies designed to mitigate drone threats without causing collateral damage
The U.S. Air Force has officially designated the LongShot uncrewed air superiority system as the X-68A, marking a significant milestone for the collaborative DARPA and GA-ASI combat platform
Strategic alliance in Brunei integrates Videosoft Global’s video compression and streaming technology into drone platforms, combining satellite connectivity and local UAS expertise to support surveillance, inspection, and monitoring operations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force recently performed a successful autonomous mission at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging tactical data links to coordinate manned fighters with unmanned jets
SubC Imaging introduces the Rayfin Trench, a specialized 11 km rated imaging system designed to provide 4K video and autonomous data logging for researchers and engineers operating in the extreme pressures of the hadal zone
Thousands of industry professionals will gather for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit this May to evaluate uncrewed systems across air, ground, and maritime domains, focusing on manufacturing scale, operational accountability, and real-world deployment readiness
The upcoming Counter-UAS Technology Middle East & Africa conference in Jordan arrives at a critical juncture as regional security forces confront an increase in sophisticated narcotics smuggling via remotely guided balloons
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has officially designated its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft as the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, marking a new milestone in production-representative autonomous flight test programs
NTI Electronics introduces the PD-1 Operator Controller, a lightweight, ergonomic solution designed for precise, reliable control of drones and robotics in demanding, mission-critical environments
Ascend Engineering has delivered upstream contributions to PX4-Autopilot, QGroundControl, MAVROS and sensor drivers, alongside official fixed-wing flight testing for the PX4 v1.17 Beta release on behalf of the Dronecode Foundation, strengthening the open-source PX4 ecosystem
Evolito to work with Airbus under government-backed Project SONATA to develop high-torque axial flux motors for electric wheel taxi systems, targeting a 47% reduction in taxi emissions and operating costs
Aurora Flight Sciences demonstrates its AI-enabled FALCON control system under DARPA’s LINC program, achieving up to 94% safe-zone performance and 61% faster recovery during simulated maritime hazards
QinetiQ and Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited have completed the maiden flight of an aircraft featuring a 3D printed hinge made from recycled titanium recovered from a decommissioned aircraft, in what is described as a world first
Embention has been named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain ranking, highlighting its sustained revenue growth and leadership in safety-critical avionics and autopilots for UAVs and eVTOLs
Chess Dynamics and Mellori Solutions partner to deliver sovereign electronic warfare capabilities designed to maintain sensor precision in high-sea states
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