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.

Integrated Gimbals Released for Auterion-Powered Drone Platforms
Integrated Gimbals Released for Auterion-Powered Drone Platforms

The new Gremsy PE gimbals allow users to deploy the capabilities of open drone ecosystems with a choice of various camera payloads

Apr 08, 2022
AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalists Announced
AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalists Announced

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) has named the finalists for the annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards 2022

Apr 08, 2022
Iris Automation Receives Second FAA BVLOS Waiver
Iris Automation Receives Second FAA BVLOS Waiver

The BVLOS operations, performed on behalf of the City of Reno, will make use of the Casia G ground-based DAA solution

Apr 07, 2022
Percepto Receives BVLOS Approval Under New EU Drone Regulations
Percepto Receives BVLOS Approval Under New EU Drone Regulations

This approval will enable Falcker, Percepto’s partner, to empower its customers to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights with Percepto’s drone-in-a-box system

Apr 07, 2022
Imaging Payload Developed for L3Harris IVER4 900 AUV
Imaging Payload Developed for L3Harris IVER4 900 AUV

The new payload is designed for automated inspection of underwater pipelines and features a laser scanner and side scan sonar

Apr 07, 2022
New Long-Range Continuous Zoom Lens for Cooled MWIR Cameras
New Long-Range Continuous Zoom Lens for Cooled MWIR Cameras

The 60-1200mm lens is ideal for counter-UAS systems

Apr 07, 2022
New Fluorescence Filter Sets Range from Knight Optical 
New Fluorescence Filter Sets Range from Knight Optical 

The Stock and Custom Fluorescence Filter Sets are designed for fluorescence imaging applications that demand ultra-precision Filter Sets for high-efficiency transmission

Apr 07, 2022
New Multi-Mode Radar Incorporates Video SAR
New Multi-Mode Radar Incorporates Video SAR

GA-ASI’s Eagle Eye radar with Video Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) enables continuous collection and processing of radar data and persistent observation of targets day or night and during adverse weather conditions

Apr 07, 2022
AeroVironment UAV Moving Target Indication Systems to be Upgraded
AeroVironment UAV Moving Target Indication Systems to be Upgraded

The Kestrel MTI will be enhanced with advanced computational and deep learning algorithms

Apr 07, 2022
Charles River Analytics to Develop USV AI for US Navy
Charles River Analytics to Develop USV AI for US Navy

The AI balances the visibility requirements in shipping lanes with the need for stealth in open waters

Apr 07, 2022
New LWIR Camera Module Has Sensitivity of 20 mK or Less 
New LWIR Camera Module Has Sensitivity of 20 mK or Less 

Teledyne FLIR’s Boson+ Longwave Infrared (LWIR) camera is a drop-in upgrade to the Boson thermal camera module with updated image processing to deliver enhanced sharpness and contrast

Apr 06, 2022
New Partnership Explores Hydrogen Powertrains in Unmanned Aircraft
New Partnership Explores Hydrogen Powertrains in Unmanned Aircraft

H3 Dynamics will develop and supply fuel cell powertrain solutions and Universal Hydrogen will provide green hydrogen fuel logistics using its modular capsule technology

Apr 06, 2022
Type Approval Granted for Remote Vessel Helm Control Systems
Type Approval Granted for Remote Vessel Helm Control Systems

The Type Approval signifies that Sea Machines’ wireless control systems have undergone rigorous third-party testing and certification

Apr 05, 2022
New Embedded Smart Mobility Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles
New Embedded Smart Mobility Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles

The new solutions are designed to enable mobility OEMs to tackle the wide variety of tasks necessary for designing next-generation smart autonomous mobility controllers

Apr 05, 2022
Register Now for the Robotics Summit & Expo 2022
Register Now for the Robotics Summit & Expo 2022

The multifaceted educational forum and expo is dedicated to addressing the issues involved with the design, development, manufacture and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligent systems products and services

Apr 05, 2022
Hands-on Training for UAS Users at XPONENTIAL
Hands-on Training for UAS Users at XPONENTIAL

Warren County Community College will deliver hands-on training workshops in drone maintenance and repair at XPONENTIAL 2022

Apr 05, 2022
Integrated UAV/UGV Solution for First Responders
Integrated UAV/UGV Solution for First Responders

The solution will allow BRINC's LEMUR S UAV to be seamlessly deployed from ICOR's CALIBER line of UGVs

Apr 05, 2022
DAA Technology Wins NASA Commercial Invention of the Year 2021 Award
DAA Technology Wins NASA Commercial Invention of the Year 2021 Award

Vigilant Aerospace’s FlightHorizon Detect-And-Avoid (DAA) and airspace management software fuses data from aircraft transponders, radar, drone autopilots and live FAA data to create a single picture of the airspace around a drone

Apr 05, 2022
AI-Powered Micro-AUV Unveiled
AI-Powered Micro-AUV Unveiled

Advanced Navigation's compact Hydrus AUV is designed for applications requiring high-resolution images and video with precise geo-referenced data

Apr 05, 2022
BVLOS Drone Receives FAA Special Class Airworthiness Criteria
BVLOS Drone Receives FAA Special Class Airworthiness Criteria

The Airobotics OPTIMUS 1-EX UAS integrates Elsight’s Halo connectivity solution for BVLOS communications

Apr 04, 2022
AI-Based Autonomous Inspection Solution Trialed
AI-Based Autonomous Inspection Solution Trialed

H3 Dynamics and ELID Technology will trial an all-digital autonomous inspection and building façade maintenance system for tall buildings in Singapore

Apr 04, 2022
Twin-Cylinder UAV Engine Selected for VTOL Logistics Drones
Twin-Cylinder UAV Engine Selected for VTOL Logistics Drones

The Suter Industries TOA288 engine provides propulsion for Volansi's long-endurance heavy-lift drones

Apr 04, 2022
UAS Spare Parts Inventory Software Module Launched
UAS Spare Parts Inventory Software Module Launched

The new AlarisPro Spares Locker module is a comprehensive lifecycle management tool for all UAS components

Apr 04, 2022
New Mobile AESA Multi-Mission Radar for C-UAS Operations 
New Mobile AESA Multi-Mission Radar for C-UAS Operations 

Rheinmetall's Oerlikon AESA Multi-Mission Radar can detect and process mini- and micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); rockets, artillery and mortars engaging in high angle attacks; and air/surface weapons and cruise missiles


Apr 04, 2022
SEA-KIT Maxlimer USV to Map Aftermath of Tonga Volcanic Eruption
SEA-KIT Maxlimer USV to Map Aftermath of Tonga Volcanic Eruption

NIWA and The Nippon Foundation will be surveying the seafloor and collecting video images of the eruption’s impact from NIWA’s research vessel using the Maxlimer USV to conduct further mapping

Apr 04, 2022
New Partnership Develops Robotic Solutions for Space Habitat Maintenance 
New Partnership Develops Robotic Solutions for Space Habitat Maintenance 

PickNik Robotics and Sierra Space aim to develop robotic autonomy solutions that improve the ability to support low Earth orbit, lunar and deep space missions



Apr 01, 2022
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