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.

UAV ISR Sensor Capabilities Integrated into Battle Management Software

Intelligence feeds generated by ISR drones such as the Black Hornet PRS can be delivered straight to the SitaWare software suite

Nov 20, 2022
New ASTM International Standard Supports Testing of UGVs

This new standard provides specifications for a set of reference objects to act as obstacles or infrastructure for testing the capabilities of automatic, automated, or autonomous UGVs

Nov 18, 2022
VOTIX Software Selected for Remote Inspection of US Construction Sites

VOTIX’s drone orchestration platform has been selected by Conconcreto to enable remote inspection and monitoring of multiple construction sites in the United States

Nov 18, 2022
New Cambridge Pixel Software Package Supports Radar Video Research

SPx Open Access provides a set of software tools and libraries for C++ or .NET that support reading radar recordings taken from one of Cambridge Pixel’s recording products

Nov 18, 2022
British Defense Firms Collaborate to Deliver Advanced Unmanned ISR Services

Elbit Systems UK and Draken Europe will work together as manufacturer and operator, identifying opportunities that exploit Elbit Systems UK’s range of advanced UAS aircraft

Nov 18, 2022
Automated Urban Drone Infrastructure Deployed in UAE

Airobotics' Urban Drone Infrastructure will shorten the response times of security and rescue forces to emergency situations

Nov 17, 2022
Long-Endurance Autonomous UAS Demonstrated at US Army’s Project Convergence

The aircraft acted as a critical communication tier in the absence of established networks and connectivity

Nov 17, 2022
Drone Swarm Weather Sensing Technology Selected by USAF

GreenSight's WeatherHive sensing technology will use autonomous nano-UAS to enable the USAF to properly forecast weather conditions

Nov 17, 2022
DeTect Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

DeTect has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for the production and installation of Radar and Detection Systems

Nov 17, 2022
USPTO Issues Patent for Advanced Logistics Drone Platform

Blueflite has been awarded the patent for its proprietary design, including its unique tilt-mechanism, internal payload bay, compact wing design, and control software

Nov 16, 2022
Hermes 900 UAS Selected for Surveillance & SIGINT

The UAS will be provided to an international customer with a Wide Area Persistent Surveillance system, a multi-spectral EO payload, SATCOM, and SIGINT payloads

Nov 15, 2022
Amazon Unveils New Design for Prime Air Delivery Drone

Amazon's new delivery drone will have increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain

Nov 15, 2022
Collaboration Offers Actionable Data to Public Safety Agencies & Drone First Responders

Skyfire Consulting has been working with Textron Systems to help shape its geospatial data analysis and image processing software and services for the public safety market

Nov 15, 2022
Partnership Offers AI-Based Geospatial Services in Asia Pacific

Presagis has teamed with Kambill Systems and its HelloGeo cloud platform to deliver fast and accurate large-area mapping services to civilian and defense survey organizations

Nov 15, 2022
Zero-Emissions USV Secures Funding from Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition

SEA-KIT's H-Class USV design is hydrogen-powered and utilizes clean tech from Bramble Energy

Nov 14, 2022
Multicore Avionics Computer Selected for Autonomous Aircraft

CMC Electronics' PU-3000 avionics computer will host Merlin's autonomous flight software

Nov 14, 2022
Robotic Infantry Support Vehicle Delivered to US Army

The eight-wheeled S-MET UGV acts as a "robotic mule" and also provides a range of other combat support roles

Nov 14, 2022
Multi-Orbit Connectivity Demonstrated Using SkyGuardian UAV

The joint effort from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, SES and Hughes Network Systems showcased how an unmanned system can maintain mission-critical connectivity even in a contested environment

Nov 14, 2022
Counter UAS Technology USA 2022 Participants Announced

Over 80 organizations will gather at the Counter UAS Technology USA Conference taking place in Arlington, VA, next month.

Nov 14, 2022
AURA Secures $75 Million in New Funding

Financing secured by AURA Network Systems follows successful demonstrations of the company's safety-critical proprietary network, designed to enable remotely piloted BVLOS commercial flights

Nov 14, 2022
LEMO Connectors Receive Honorable Mention at 2022 LEAP Awards

Designed for stringent high power distribution requirements, LEMO’s M Series connectors offer a compact, light, rugged, and waterproof solution for robotic, automotive, military, defense, aerospace, and UAV applications

Nov 11, 2022
Delivery Drone Used Parachute Technology to Achieve FAA Type Certification

Fruity Chutes’ Iris Ultralight UAS parachute, shock cords and harnesses ensured the safety of Matternet’s M2 drone during the demanding four-year FAA evaluation process

Nov 11, 2022
Meteksan Defense to Showcase Innovative Products & Technology at IDEAS 2022

Meteksan Defense will be showcasing a range of products including its ULAQ unmanned surface vehicle, KAPAN counter-drone system, and unmanned aerial vehicle and missile subsystems

Nov 11, 2022
XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS Demonstrates Encrypted Communications & Autonomous Landing

The Valkyrie was tested at Yuma Proving Ground and flew longer, higher, at a heavier mission weight, and at a longer range than the platform has previously been approved for

Nov 10, 2022
New Tactical Electronic Intelligence System for UAVs

TacSense provides high-performance ESM in tactical scenarios and covers the entire radar frequency spectrum

Nov 10, 2022
Atmos Launches Service Centers for Marlyn Drone User Base

The Atmos Service Center initiative has been created in response to requests from customers to provide local maintenance and service for Marlyn drones

Nov 10, 2022
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