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.

Energy ECS Project Reaches Year One Milestone 

As part of the project, Fixposition is working alongside other European companies to develop smart and secure energy solutions for future mobility and green-energy transition

Jun 20, 2022
Bearingless Rotor System Tested on UVH 25EL Unmanned Helicopter

Torsion bar aims to provide an effective damping action against the dynamic components of the forces and torques acting on the rotor

Jun 17, 2022
HII Demonstrates Launch & Recovery of LDUUVs with Amphibious Ships

The launch and recovery demonstration was carried out using a prototype platform called Pharos and HII’s Proteus Large-Diameter Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV)

Jun 17, 2022
Primary Fuel System Selected for Heavy-Lift UAS

The specialized fuel system is made of crosslinked high-density polyethylene and features a ballistic coating option

Jun 17, 2022
Anti-Jamming System Tested on DeltaQuad VTOL UAV

The aircraft was tested against a powerful military jamming system and autonomously resumed its mission without any interruption

Jun 17, 2022
PackBot UGVs Delivered to German Army

The PackBot 525 UGV is designed for a wide range of missions such as bomb disposal, close-in surveillance and hazardous materials

Jun 16, 2022
New Long-Range MWIR Lens for Low-SWaP Drone Applications

The new lens is ideal for small UAV thermal imaging gimbal and payload applications

Jun 16, 2022
Mass Produced Hybrid Power System for Large Drones to be Showcased

Aero Development Japan has started accepting pre-orders for the mass-produced hybrid power system model for large drones and flying cars

Jun 16, 2022
MOU Signed for US Overhaul Services for TOA288 UAV Engine

Suter Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding with Pinnacle Aircraft Engines to provide overhaul services for their TOA288 UAV engine

Jun 16, 2022
PDUs & Circuit Breakers for Military UAVs & Unmanned Systems

Redler Technologies' Power Rider family is designed for hybrid-electric UAVs and military vehicles

Jun 15, 2022
u-blox Introduces Smallest GPS Module

The 4.5mm x 4.5mm u-blox MIA-M10 system achieves dependable, long-lasting performance using a tiny battery and antenna suitable for operating in weak signal environments

Jun 15, 2022
Amazon Prime Air to Launch Drone Delivery Service in California  

Amazon customers in Lockeford, California, will be among the first to receive Prime Air drone deliveries in the US

Jun 15, 2022
DO-178C Compliant Autopilot Software for uAvionix George Autopilot

The integration of Hionos’ DO-178C compliant Pulsar autopilot software on the DO-254 and DO-160G compliant hardware of the uAvionix George G2 and G3 autopilots will advance the process of type certification for UAVs

Jun 15, 2022
ONUR to Showcase VCS/VRS Solutions for RPAS at WATMC 2022

ONUR will showcase proven voice communications and recording solutions for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System applications during the World ATM Congress (WATMC) event in Madrid.

Jun 15, 2022
Drone Payload for Remote Bio-Hazard Detection Launched 

Teledyne FLIR Defense’s MUVE B330 is a continuous biological detector and collector, purpose-designed for unmanned aerial systems and unmanned platforms to provide real-time monitoring of biological threats on the move

Jun 15, 2022
UUVs & AUVs for Ocean Exploration and Long-Endurance Missions

HII's underwater robotic platforms are ideal for long-term data-gathering missions

Jun 14, 2022
SBG Systems Launches SWaP-Optimized Quanta Micro INS

The Quanta Micro is a GNSS-aided INS that offers a unique combination of navigation performance and SWaP-C, leveraging on a survey grade IMU for optimal heading performance in all applications

Jun 14, 2022
New USV Launched for Hydrography & Environmental Data Collection

SEA-KIT’s H-class USV can accommodate a range of sensors as well as deploy a tow cage, SVP, MAPR, CTD and side scan sonar for deep-water and nearshore bathymetric and hydrographic survey missions

Jun 14, 2022
Teledyne Marine to Host Technology Workshop on Lake Michigan

The company’s topic experts will provide technical and application training and on-water demonstrations of an array of products from their vehicles, instruments, and imaging groups

Jun 14, 2022
Autonomy & Positioning Reality Summit Earns IEEE Accreditation

The Summit is part of Hexagon's HxGN LIVE Global 2022 digital reality solutions conference

Jun 13, 2022
Lightweight Mission Computer for GPGPU-Based Signal & Image Processing

The MIL-grade rugged 3U OpenVPX mission computer is designed for SWaP-limited vehicles

Jun 13, 2022
Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle Performs First Live Firing

The Type-X UGV incorporates Kongsberg's PROTECTOR Remote Turret and will be the basis for the Nordic Robotic Wingman project

Jun 13, 2022
Teledyne FLIR Upgrades Kobra Multi-Mission UGV Platform

The new UGV is highly maneuverable in rough terrain and incorporates full HD cameras and modular payloads

Jun 13, 2022
New Remote Control Capability for SkyStar330 Aerostat 

This new capability fulfils RT LTA Systems’ goal of better protection for operators, allowing users to be away from the aerostat while it is in deployment, as well as reducing costs of operation

Jun 13, 2022
Parachute Rescue Systems for Multirotor Drones

Drone Rescue Systems’ UAV parachute products require no servos, pyrotechnics or gases and can be repacked within minutes

Jun 13, 2022
Raspberry Pi-Based Flight Controller & OS for ROVs and Robotics

The Navigator can be used for a wide range of robotics applications and includes a variety of sensors and I/O

Jun 13, 2022
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