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.

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
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
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