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.

Partnership to Enable Safe Automated BVLOS Drone Operations

FlytBase’s FlytNow software will be integrated with Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system to enable safe Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) flights

Dec 12, 2022
Exploring Potential Propulsion System Concepts for New Heavy-Lift UAS

Orbital UAV will play a crucial role in the strategic deployment of Animal Dynamics' Stork-STM UAS, bringing a potential global operating domain to a vehicle designed to work in harsh, austere environments

Dec 12, 2022
New Multi-Frequency C2 Solutions for BVLOS Drones

The uAvionix product line includes an industry-first combination of LTE technology with broadcast radios that permits dynamic selection of the best communications link at any given moment

Dec 12, 2022
Ship Motion Testing Platform for US Navy UAVs

The test platform replicates a ship motion environment without the need for dedicated at-sea periods

Dec 09, 2022
Counter-UAS Rocket System Demonstrated

Rockets guided by BAE's APKWS guidance kits were used to successfully destroy fast-moving Class-2 unmanned aerial systems

Dec 09, 2022
US Army Awards Contract for Ground Reconnaissance Vehicle Automation

As part of a two-year Defense Innovation Unit contract, Kodiak Robotics will help automate future ground vehicles conducting high-risk missions such as reconnaissance and surveillance

Dec 09, 2022
UXV Technologies Expands International Reach with New US Office

After eight years based in Denmark, the company is opening a second office to expand its business in the fast-growing drone market

Dec 09, 2022
Oceanology International Americas 2023 Gains Momentum

Taking place 14-16 February 2023, OiA 2023 aims to unlock the innovations necessary to meet the needs of climate change adaptation, ocean health, the energy transition and market developments in the Blue Economy

Dec 09, 2022
New IMUs with PIC Technology, Tactical-grade Gyros & Inertial-grade Accelerometers

EMCORE’s TAC-450 IMUs feature a compact design, robust performance, and survivability to meet the needs of commercial and military unmanned platforms

Dec 08, 2022
AirData & Acubed, Airbus’ Innovation Center, Partner to Provide LAANC Authorization

AirData to provide unified enterprise solution for Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) authorization through integration with Acubed’s unmanned traffic management software

Dec 08, 2022
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
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