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.

Remote Radiation Detection Payload for UAS

Teledyne FLIR Defense's MUVE R430 allows drones to detect, locate, measure, map, and identify radioactive sources from above

Nov 02, 2022
Textron Systems Expands Ground Robotics Family

With wet gap crossing and increased swim capabilities the RIPSAW M3 Technology Demonstrator is a smaller, mission-capable variant of the M5

Nov 02, 2022
Swappable Battery in Development for Harsh Environments

Vanguard is working on the new Vanguard 1.5 kWh swappable battery, designed to withstand abuse, debris and dirt, and enabling OEMs to power multiple products with one battery system

Nov 02, 2022
Fixed-Wing Mapping Drone Upgraded with Multispectral Imaging Sensors

Event 38's E400 drone, equipped with an AgEagle sensor, is highly suited to applications such as research and resource management

Nov 01, 2022
HD45 EO/IR Camera System Onboard Ghost UAS for Military Use

Trillium’s HD45 has embedded video processing with electronic stabilization and scene tracking, onboard GPS/INS with real-time vehicle and target location, and day/night operations through visible and thermal cameras

Nov 01, 2022
Inspired Flight Release YouTube Training Series

A new line of training videos designed to assist and inform drone users has been released by Inspired Flight

Oct 31, 2022
Remote ID Firmware Update for Global Compliance

With the enforcement of the FAA’s new Remote ID drone regulations Doodle Labs are introducing a firmware update in the Mesh Rider OS to enable full compliance

Oct 31, 2022
Reliable Robotics to Optimize Aircraft Autonomy for USAF Operation

Reliable Robotics will build on its set of autonomy solutions to optimize aircraft control under a broad range of contingencies, and then test them in a series of flight test campaigns

Oct 28, 2022
Drone Cameras for High-Resolution Thermographic Imaging

iRay's advanced thermographic camera module delivers high-accuracy temperature data in a small, compact package

Oct 28, 2022
USOG Demonstrates Smart Tether System to DoD, DHS

The demonstration evaluated the capabilities of a COTS UAS that integrated a radiation sensor payload to detect, store, and transmit radiological data in real-time to a remote operator, or Command and Control center

Oct 28, 2022
Volatus Aerospace Becomes Official Atmos Drones Distributor in Canada

Volatus Aerospace will be responsible for the distribution of Atmos’ Marlyn Cobalt survey drones in Canada, and will provide assistance and maintenance services to local UAV operators

Oct 28, 2022
Honda CR-V By-Wire Kit Released for Autonomy R&D Testing

The Hexagon | AutonomouStuff platform includes sensors, positioning hardware and a by-wire kit that contains a reliable R&D PACMod to enable autonomy on the Honda CR-V

Oct 28, 2022
Counter-Drone Jammer Launched for Urban Environments

Designed for civilian, state and local law enforcement in urban environments, Dedrone’s DedroneDefender breaks communication links between pilots and unauthorized drones

Oct 27, 2022
Aerosonde UAS Provides Further Extended Range ISR Services to US Navy

Textron's Aerosonde UAS will provide operational support to the USS Miguel Keith

Oct 26, 2022
Military Multi-Mission Cargo UAV Tested

The UAV was a sub-scale demonstrator version of Airbus' future system, which is intended for cargo transportation, ISR duties, communications relaying, and more

Oct 26, 2022
Air-to-Air Laser Communication System Tested

The capability can be applied as a podded solution to General Atomics’ full line of unmanned aircraft for beyond-line-of-sight communications

Oct 26, 2022
MOSA-Based Encrypted Data Storage Solution Selected for Use on UUVs

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions will supply its Data Transport System 1 (DTS1) Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and Removable Memory Cartridge technologies for use on a Small-Class UUV deployment

Oct 26, 2022
Investment for Naval Autonomous Surface Vessels

L3Harris has invested in Seasats to fuel collaborative development and accelerate production of the X3 micro-ASV

Oct 25, 2022
US Navy Demonstrates Tactical VTOL UAS for Future Operations

The two-week demonstration event showcased the functions and capabilities currently available on the commercial UAS market

Oct 25, 2022
Three-Year Cooperation Agreement Announced Between Amprius and BAE Systems

Amprius will initially work with BAE Systems’ Air business, delivering its light weight high-energy batteries specifically developed for electrically powered flight applications

Oct 25, 2022
infiniDome Releases High-End GNSS Protection for Small-Medium Platforms 

The GPSdome 2 provides simultaneous dual frequency protection from three directions of attack for tactical UAVs as well as manned and unmanned ground vehicles

Oct 25, 2022
US Border Patrol Orders Golden Eagle Drones to Enhance Situational Awareness

Teal Drones’ Golden Eagle drones will provide a supplemental airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and tracking capability to enhance situational awareness in areas without manned air support

Oct 25, 2022
New Rectangular Connectors for Harsh Environments

The connectors are designed to MIL-DTL-38999 standards and are lightweight with a small form factor

Oct 25, 2022
UAS Powerline Inspection in Southern California

MissionGO will inspect nearly 160,000 poles for Southern California Edison over a period of three years

Oct 24, 2022
Longest Commercial BVLOS Drone Flight in US Achieved

The 29-mile flight was performed with a Wingcopter 198 eVTOL aircraft, and lasted approximately 23 minutes

Oct 24, 2022
New Deep Learning Capability Developed for Marine Wildlife Detection

Leveraging its extensive research into the automatic detection of maritime vessels, TEKEVER has adapted its AI model and trained algorithms to detect different types of marine wildlife, supporting conservation efforts

Oct 24, 2022
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