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.

World’s Largest Off-The-Shelf Drone Test Stand Released

Tyto Robotics has revealed its biggest-ever test stand - the Flight Stand 150. Thought to be the world’s largest off-the-shelf test stand of its kind

Jul 26, 2022
Fully Autonomous Industrial Drone Inspection System Launched

Truly "unmanned" autonomous inspection S400 quadcopter and K01 docking station revealed by GDU-Tech

Jul 26, 2022
First Demonstration of a Laser Controlled Drone During Flight

The demonstration saw a ground based operator control a UAS transmitting control commands and receiving sensor and platform information that included Free Space Optical Communications as a bi-directional link in its mission communication system

Jul 25, 2022
US Navy Demonstrates Manned-Unmanned Teaming with Super Hornet

Boeing and the US Navy conducted flight tests in which a Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft demonstrated command and control of three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Jul 25, 2022
Lightweight BLDC Motors for UAVs

The new versions of Plettenberg's NOVA family feature significant weight savings and can be customised to suit specific load profiles

Jul 25, 2022
[Video] The Challenges and Opportunities with Small Uncrewed Systems

UST joined BAE Systems at Farnborough International Airshow to discuss some the challenges and opportunities with small Uncrewed Systems (sUS)

Jul 25, 2022
Solar Powered High Altitude Platform Station to Deliver Connectivity Services

Zephyr, Airbus’ leading HAPS (high-altitude pseudo-satellite) technology platform will provide low-latency connectivity services from the stratosphere for telecommunications and Earth observation applications

Jul 25, 2022
Successful Demonstration of Uncrewed Surface & Subsea Inspection Capabilities

TotalEnergies has partnered with iXblue to demonstrate collaborative uncrewed capabilities for subsea inspection and asset survey operations

Jul 25, 2022
V-BAT UAS Selected for DoD’s APFIT Pilot Program

The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies project (APFIT) involves procurement of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems with the aim of delivering war-winning capabilities to the warfighter

Jul 22, 2022
eVTOL Transportation Growth Strengthened by Capital Investment

Embention has received investment from Axon Partners to strengthen its growth in global industrial UAV and eVTOL markets

Jul 22, 2022
Partnership to Bring Kinetic Mesh Networking to Middle East, Turkey, & Azerbaijan

One of EMEA’s largest two-way radio resellers A.I.R has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Rajant Corporation

Jul 22, 2022
27-Mile BVLOS Waiver Awarded by FAA to Commercial Drone Inspection Company

Soaring Eagle Technologies, using Iris Automation’s advanced Detect and Avoid system Casia, has been approved for a BVLOS waiver to inspect up to 27 linear miles of commercial infrastructure

Jul 22, 2022
Inertial Labs Launches New Industrial & Tactical-Grade IMUs

The compact three-axis IMUs integrate the newest MEMS sensor technology

Jul 21, 2022
All-in-One Mobile Controllers (GCS) & Viewers (RVT) for Unmanned Systems

Mobilicom’s wide range of ruggedized controllers and viewers are designed with multiple functionalities to support drone and robotics operations with a variety of payloads

Jul 21, 2022
UK-Italy Collaboration on Future Combat Air System Programme

Leonardo and BAE Systems are actively progressing UK-Italy collaboration opportunities on the demonstrator aircraft as part of the FCAS programme

Jul 20, 2022
Collaboration to Develop Urban Air Mobility in South Korea

Honeywell & Hanwha Systems will collaborate to combine expertise in UTM (urban air mobility) solutions for defense and commercial applications

Jul 20, 2022
U.S. Marine Corps to Receive 8 MQ-9A Extended Range UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will supply the U.S. Marine Corps with 8 MQ-9A Extended Range Unmanned Aerial Systems later this winter to facilitate fleet standup in late summer 2023

Jul 19, 2022
Skyborg Flight Series Completed by XQ-58A Valkyrie Tactical UAV

The U.S. Airforce has recently completed of a successful series of flights with two production XQ-58A Valkyrie tactical UAVs by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Jul 19, 2022
CHC Navigation Launches Global GNSS RTK Network Partner Program

The company provides full support and a range of partnership models to suit a variety of business needs

Jul 18, 2022
Cellular Detection & Location Systems for UAV SAR

Smith Myers' ARTEMIS systems provide mobile phone detection, location and communication for aerial platforms

Jul 18, 2022
Mission Trainer for MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS Delivered

The new Mission Trainer is designed to provide realistic synthetic mission training for both pilot and sensor operator aircrews

Jul 15, 2022
New Single-Propeller VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV

The Spider VTOL uses a single nose-mounted electrical motor and propeller for vertical takeoff and landing and for horizontal flight

Jul 15, 2022
Halo Connectivity Platform Selected by Brazilian Drone Services Provider

Elsight's Halo platform has been selected by Speedbird to support their initial fleet of parcel delivery drones

Jul 15, 2022
World’s First Mode 5 IFF Level 2-B Combined Transponder-Receiver for UAS

The system is designed to meet all expected key requirements for the U.S. Army’s Future Tactical UAS program

Jul 15, 2022
Inmarsat to Demonstrate Reliable Connectivity Capabilities at Farnborough International

The capabilities on show will cover military solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Head of State and VIP connectivity, safety services as well as defense and civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Jul 15, 2022
BRINC Launches Global Rescue Network to Assist Humanitarian Efforts 

The company plans to donate the use of equipment, staffing and expertise to support local first responders, NGOs and government agencies in natural disaster and humanitarian crisis situations

Jul 15, 2022
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