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.

Rugged Connector Manufacturer Announces New Global Distributor

PEI-Genesis will now offer Nicomatic’s full product offering, including its flagship harsh environment connector product line with over 20 million power, data, and signal configurations

Nov 10, 2022
Embention Focuses on Safety & Precision with New Hardware 4.8

Developed in order to help UAV and UAM manufacturers reach their goals, Embention has released Veronte Autopilot 4.8 as a replacement for the previous version 4.5, with enhanced sensor accuracy and reliability

Nov 10, 2022
Jam-Proof Navigation Solution Integrated into Tactical UAVs

Asio Technologies' NavGuard uses machine vision technology, AI, advanced optics and sensor fusion to provide GNSS-free navigation

Nov 09, 2022
Autonomous Convoy Capabilities for Military Trucks Demonstrated

Rheinmetall's autonomous driving research project has tested up to five trucks at once in a variety of convoy scenarios

Nov 09, 2022
HII Unveils New Medium-Class Multi-Mission UUV

The REMUS 620 has a battery life of up to 110 hours and a range of 275 nautical miles, and is ideal for mine countermeasures, hydrographic surveys, surveillance and more

Nov 09, 2022
Nationwide BVLOS Waiver Granted for Drone Inspections

Percepto’s automated drone-in-a-box solutions can now be operated BVLOS at qualifying sites across the U.S. from day one

Nov 09, 2022
Partnership to Launch Cloud Based Counter-Drone Technology in Canada

SkySafe and Robotics Centre will offer the SkySafe Cloud to Canadian customers for detection, tracking and analyzing of drones without the need for expensive hardware

Nov 09, 2022
Partnership to Optimize Aerial Emergency Medical Services

INVOLI’s surveillance solution for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), will also enable the safe integration of new aerial vehicles such as drones, for medical delivery and emergency services

Nov 09, 2022
Singapore to Host First Natural Disasters Expo Asia in December 2022

The Natural Disasters Expo will welcome experts from around the globe to exhibit the latest revolutionary solutions to natural disaster management and mitigation, including unmanned systems and technology

Nov 08, 2022
New Ground Control Stations in Development

Desert Rotor are developing a new portable GCS the FENNEC 12X, and a desktop mounted GCS the COMMAND 12XD

Nov 08, 2022
Censys Technologies’ RetraSpectra System Enables 3D Mapping of Greenhouse Gases

The Aerospace Corporation’s retro-reflector spectroscopy system is implemented in Censys’ RetraSpectra system which enables long-range intelligence gathering for 3D mapping of methane, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases

Nov 08, 2022
Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Flies Uncrewed Missions

Powered by Sikorsky's MATRIX autonomy technology, the helicopter performed cargo delivery and medical evacuation missions

Nov 08, 2022
Gadfin & SAREL Partner to Create World’s Longest Drone Delivery Lines

Gadfin Aero-Logistics Systems and SAREL will connect Israel hospitals with a first of its kind long range, wide spread drone delivery network for the supply of medical equipment and supplies within a 200km radius

Nov 07, 2022
GENIUS NY $1 Million Grand Prize Awarded to Archangel Imaging

Archangel was awarded the $1 million grand prize, and Fusion Engineering, Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions, Inc., Wonder Robotics and Dronehub were each awarded investments of $500,000 at the GENIUS NY Finals Night event

Nov 07, 2022
New Speakers Announced for IoT Tech Expo Global

The IoT Tech Expo Global, taking place 1-2 December 2022 at Olympia, London, is expected to attract over 5,000 guests, with 150 exhibitors and a minimum of 100 speakers

Nov 07, 2022
Compact Deep-Water Imaging Sonar for ROVs & AUVs

Impact Subsea's ISS360HD offers a 1° acoustic angular resolution, 2.5mm range resolution and a distance measurement range in excess of 100 meters

Nov 04, 2022
U.S. Army Demonstrates Counter-UAS Radar

Lockheed Martin's multi-mission radar was integrated with an Army command and control system and provided tracking data for the CUAS solution

Nov 04, 2022
World’s First Resident Subsea Drone Contract Awarded

Modus was awarded the contract by Equinor Energy for the autonomous deployment of a Saab Sabertooth underwater robot

Nov 04, 2022
New Fixed-Wing eVTOL sUAS Launched for Airborne ISR Missions 

Aurora Flight Sciences’ SKIRON-X is a Group 2 sUAS that combines simple operation of an eVTOL configuration with the longer range and endurance of a fixed-wing design

Nov 04, 2022
Automation Software Enables BVLOS Drone Inspections

Drone orchestration software by VOTIX has enabled AviSight to achieve FAA certification for beyond visual line of sight drone inspections for Shell USA

Nov 04, 2022
Engine Shipments Commence for Tactical UAS

Orbital UAV has begun the first engine shipments to Insitu Pacific for the Australian Army’s next-generation Integrator uncrewed aerial system

Nov 04, 2022
Successful Medical Drone Flight Demo Using UATM

FIXAR has taken part in a successful demonstration to confirm the capabilities of medical drones to deliver in urban areas using an urban air traffic management (UATM) system

Nov 03, 2022
Exail to Develop New Experimentation of DriX USV for French Navy

The planning of complex missions as well as the quality of hydrographic surveys and data processing are among the functionalities expected of this latest generation USV

Nov 03, 2022
German Armed Forces Completes First Test-Firing of HEL Weapon Against Drones

The test was conducted aboard the German frigate Sachsen in the Baltic Sea, with the frigate successfully engaging drones at short and very short range

Nov 03, 2022
Solar Powered USV Completes 21-Day Deployment

SeaTrac’s SP-48 solar powered USV has completed an 800 nautical mile offshore Loop Current monitoring mission in the Gulf of Mexico

Nov 03, 2022
FAA Issues BVLOS Waiver for Commercial UAS Inspections

Soaring Eagle's waiver allows operations nationwide without restrictions to specific areas during specific time limits

Nov 02, 2022
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