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.

GT20 Gyrotrak Makes Debut at FAA UAS Test Site in New York

This first flight test included a manual helicopter flight; full autonomous helicopter mission, which transitioned to complete autorotation-mode, flying at about 80 mph; and a simulated delivery mission

May 18, 2022
Arm-Based Computer-on-Modules Achieve SystemReady IR Certification

The modules are certified under Arm's Project Cassini, which provides a seamless cloud-native software experience for devices on Arm Cortex-A

May 18, 2022
Royal Mail to Create 50 Postal Drone Routes Across the UK

A partnership between Royal Mail and Windracers will facilitate and operate UAVs to provide faster and more convenient services for customers in remote communities

May 17, 2022
New Partner Program Launched to Accelerate IoT Industry Growth

Inmarsat ELEVATE will bring together a development program, partner ecosystem and an online marketplace to enable businesses around the world to harness industrial Internet of Things (IoT) success

May 17, 2022
New Heavy Fuel Developed for UAV Industry 

Together with the Cortex Hybrid engine solution, Currawong and VP Racing developed UMAN-VP4F heavy fuel based on Isopar but treated, tested and controlled to the same level as high-performance racing fuels

May 17, 2022
UAS Business Accelerator Program Accepting 2022 Entries

Applications are being accepted for the GENIUS NY business accelerator program through May 31, 2022 from tech startups focused on uncrewed systems, Internet of Things (IoT), big data and robotics

May 17, 2022
In-Water Hull Service Robot Launched 

Armach Robotics’ Hull Service Robot is man-portable at under 66lbs and around 34 inches long, which greatly reduces deployment costs and increases convenience

May 16, 2022
TEKEVER Forms Commercial Partnership for US Market

Precision Integrated Programs will support US and International customers throughout the entire service lifecycle, including operations, training, maintenance, and commercial support to the TEKEVER UAS family of products

May 16, 2022
United Electronic Industries Wins BAE Systems Gold Tier Supplier Award

The company was honored at a virtual ceremony and was selected from the pool of suppliers that worked with BAE Systems in 2021

May 13, 2022
sUAS Payload for Laser Target Designation Launched 

Teledyne FLIR Defense’s StormCaster-DX payload is designed to manage target areas using a Laser Spot Tracker while affecting the terminal guidance of laser guided munitions

May 13, 2022
First F&B Drone Delivery Service Piloted in Sports & Entertainment

Throughout the pilot, drones delivered orders of hot dogs, bottles of water, and chips to prepare and pressure-test the delivery experience for higher fan volume at future events.

May 13, 2022
Benefits of Fiber Optic Armoring for UAS

Alker outlines the benefits of armored cabling for unmanned aerial systems

May 13, 2022
Precision Optics & Optical Components for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

Knight Optical offers a varied catalogue of COTS components as well as custom options

May 13, 2022
Atmos Appoints Marlyn Drone Distributor in Central America

GEOINN will be responsible for the distribution of Marlyn VTOL fixed-wing drones in Central America, and will provide assistance and first-line maintenance services to operators

May 12, 2022
Stereoscopic Desktop Monitors for Military Geospatial Display

Schneider-Digital’s 3D PluraView monitor series is established as the de-facto standard in the military sector and is by far the market leader for military 3D-stereo desktop displays.

May 12, 2022
FAA Approves Airworthiness Criteria for Wingcopter Delivery Drone 

This marks a critical milestone in the certification process of Wingcopter’s flagship electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) delivery drone in the US

May 12, 2022
RIEGL to Present LiDAR Sensors at RotorTech 2022

RIEGL’s small, lightweight LiDAR sensors can be easily and quickly mounted on rotary or fixed wing drones, allowing fully autonomous mapping in areas where crewed operations may be too expensive or impractical

May 12, 2022
Autonomous Flight Technologies Evaluated in Tests Over Brazil

Embraer worked with Eve Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and partners Iris Automation, Daedalean and Near Earth Autonomy to conduct a series of flights with the goal of enabling safe autonomous operation in complex urban environments

May 12, 2022
Short-Takeoff & Landing Capability for MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft 

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) configuration will consist of an optional wing and tail kit that can be installed in less than a day

May 11, 2022
Heavy-Lift Hexacopter Drone Platform Upgraded

The US-made unmanned aircraft features enhanced payload capacity and flight time

May 11, 2022
HerePro DGNSS Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2022

CubePilot's HerePro Multi-band RTK/PPK DGNSS won over the 132-member jury with it’s functionalized RTK & PPK centimeter-level positioning accuracy

May 11, 2022
New Collaboration Supports Next Generation of Unmanned Military Technology 

Orbital UAV and Anduril Asia Pacific will work on concepts, products and technical solutions in the uncrewed domain

May 11, 2022
New Partnership Simplifies External Antenna Selection Process 

Dejero’s new partnership with Taoglas simplifies the selection of the appropriate external antennas in broadcast and media, public safety, and other government agency applications

May 11, 2022
Tickets Now Available for INTERGEO 2022 

INTERGEO will welcome back visitors 18-20 October 2022 at Messe Essen for face-to-face meetings and exchanges with international companies, innovative start-ups and the leading minds in the industry

May 10, 2022
New Collaboration Offers Drone Collision Mitigation Services in Switzerland

INVOLI and the Swiss Federation of Civil Drones (SFCD) will promote the use of drone Remote ID trackers among SFCD members for safe, efficient, and scalable drone operations in Switzerland

May 10, 2022
Surveillance Drones for Lithuanian State Border Guard Service

Robot Aviation will supply over 10 drones as well as training and its NATO compliant Ground Control Station to Lithuania to strengthen border control with Belarus

May 10, 2022
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