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.

Live Demonstration of Tethered Drone Systems

Elistair will showcase the latest functionalities of its stations, the SAFE-T 2 and the LIGH-T 4, which are compatible with over 20 drones available on the market

Apr 26, 2022
Grant Won to Manufacture ViDAR Search & Surveillance Pods

ViDAR (Visual Detection And Ranging) is a wide-area optical search system that uses computer vision and deep learning to autonomously find objects on the surface of the ocean

Apr 26, 2022
VOTIX to Provide Full Orchestration, Operation & Automation of Drones

The VOTIX software helps manufacturers convert almost any off-the-shelf drone into a full-fledged enterprise automation platform for a wide range of applications

Apr 26, 2022
New Pressure Sensors Improve Speed & Altitude Accuracy in UAVs

Superior Sensor Technology’s ND Series pressure sensors can measure changes in atmospheric pressure to maintain stable altitude and Pitot tube applications for measuring air speed in winged UAVs 

Apr 26, 2022
Volatus Signs Global Marketing & Distribution Contract with UAVTEK

Volatus is presenting UAVTEK’s Ares and Bug drones at its booth (#1307) at the AUVSI Xponential conference in Orlando

Apr 26, 2022
StreamCaster 4200 Plus Drop-in Module Launched

With a familiar mechanical footprint, hole pattern, and JST connectors for plug-and-play compatibility with subsystems currently available, the module makes Silvus Technologies’ MN-MIMO technology more accessible

Apr 26, 2022
Off-Road Autonomy Platform Launched for Vehicles in Complex Terrain

Stratom’s Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform is a highly configurable software system that accelerates the implementation of unmanned systems to boost operating efficiency and profitability

Apr 26, 2022
Modular Coaxial Drones for Public Safety & Emergency Response

The Spirit UAS features a unique coaxial design, and can be easily carried in a backpack and quickly assembled and disassembled in the field

Apr 26, 2022
Airmar Selects New Director of Global Operations

Anita Hatherley will work with cross-functional teams to optimize Airmar’s sales, inventory, and operations planning process

Apr 25, 2022
Autonomous Safety Systems for Commercial Drones

Parachute rescue solutions are enabling commercial drones to ensure the highest risk-mitigation while operating in densely populated areas

Apr 25, 2022
Expandable Fixed-Wing UAS Launched at XPONENTIAL

The ultra portable WingXpand™ is the world’s first 7-foot expandable fixed-wing UAS that fits in a backpack

Apr 25, 2022
Improved MIDAS C-UAS Successfully Tested

MIDAS is an AI-enabled, multi-rotor sUAS outfitted with optical sensors and a customized payload that can defeat multiple small UAS targets per flight

Apr 25, 2022
New Compact Blue UAS Framework Autopilot Released 

At only 16g, ModalAI’s VOXL 2 is the smallest single-board autopilot available with premium tier processing from the Qualcomm QRB5165, a PX4 flight controller, onboard AI of 15 TOPS, and 5G connectivity

Apr 25, 2022
Hadron 640R Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Introduced for Unmanned Systems

The Hadron 640R by Teledyne FLIR pairs a 640x512 resolution radiometric Boson® thermal camera and a 64 MP visible camera in a SWaP optimized design for out-of-the-box integration

Apr 25, 2022
Septentrio & MicroPilot Bring GNSS Positioning to UAVs

This collaboration ensures smooth and easy integration of high-accuracy GPS/GNSS positioning and professional-level autopilots into control systems where safety and reliability matter

Apr 25, 2022
SWaP-Optimized 3D Sonic Anemometers for UAV-based Atmospheric Research

Anemoment is displaying its TriSonica Mini Wind & Weather Sensor and TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022

Apr 25, 2022
Northwest UAV Multi-Fuel Engine Supports Hybrid UAS

Leveraging the endurance and energy efficiency of the NW-44 Engine, the Elbit Systems Skylark 3 Hybrid UAS successfully demonstrated how it can support the UK RAF to achieve its ambitions for future capabilities

Apr 25, 2022
Smart Warehouses & Evolving E-Commerce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Knight Optical explores the technology that warehouses have been turning to in their most turbulent times

Apr 24, 2022
Who to see at Xponential 2022

UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com are thrilled to be working with so many companies attending AUVSI's Xponential this year...

Apr 22, 2022
New By-Wire Platform Accelerates Autonomous Transit Vehicle Development

Using the positioning and perception sensors and the by-wire system to control the vehicle, Hexagon | AutonomouStuff’s autonomy software outputs reliable navigation across urban and rural environments

Apr 22, 2022
New Ground-Based Surveillance System Enables Safe BVLOS Flight

Iris Automation’s Casia G provides a full optical, 360° degree field of regard designed to detect, alert and enable operators to avoid both co-operative and non-cooperative aircraft for safe BVLOS flight

Apr 22, 2022
Slovenian Navy Acquires MCM AUVs from RTsys 

RTsys will supply three AUVs to give the Slovenian Armed Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Diving Department full Mine Counter Measure (MCM) capabilities from very shallow water up to 300m depth

Apr 22, 2022
ePropelled Starter Generators & Intelligent Power Systems Selected for Apus 15 Quadcopter

ePropelled's SG750 starter generator and iPS750 intelligent power system will help Aerotor’s Apus 15 reach up to ten hours of flight with less reliance on battery performance

Apr 22, 2022
RNLAF to Begin MQ-9 RPA Operations in Curacao

GA-ASI’s MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) provides a long-endurance, persistent surveillance capability with Full-Motion Video and Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator/Maritime Radar

Apr 21, 2022
Teledyne Marine Appoints New Sales Manager

Paul Barr will act as the new European Sales Manager for the Teledyne Marine Interconnect Solutions Impulse-PDM range of underwater connectors

Apr 21, 2022
Multi-Network Broadband Connectivity Now Available to Auterion Ecosystem

Now available to Auterion ecosystem partners, Elsight’s Halo communications module has a small and lightweight form factor for easy integration into drones and other unmanned systems

Apr 21, 2022
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