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.

Anavia Partners with Canadian Unmanned Systems Research Centre
Anavia Partners with Canadian Unmanned Systems Research Centre

Swiss unmanned helicopter manufacturer Anavia has confirmed that it has formed a long-term research and development partnership with the Southern...

Feb 11, 2022
Nicomatic Achieves AS9100:2016 Quality Certification
Nicomatic Achieves AS9100:2016 Quality Certification

Nicomatic USA has confirmed that it has been awarded the AS9100:2016 quality management system certification, with the scope of registration...

Feb 11, 2022
Unmanned Flight Performed with Black Hawk Helicopter
Unmanned Flight Performed with Black Hawk Helicopter

Sikorsky has successfully performed 30 minutes of unmanned flight with a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter as part of the DARPA Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program. The optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) was tested over the U.S. Army installation at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Feb 11, 2022
New SATCOM HD Livestreaming Solution for Commercial UAVs
New SATCOM HD Livestreaming Solution for Commercial UAVs

Inmarsat has expanded the partner network for its Velaris BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drone connectivity solution with the...

Feb 10, 2022
UAS Certified for Integration into Israeli Civilian Airspace
UAS Certified for Integration into Israeli Civilian Airspace

Elbit Systems’ Hermes Starliner UAS (unmanned aerial system) has been approved to fly in civilian airspace, marking the first time...

Feb 10, 2022
Innovative Hydrogen Propulsion Solution Developed
Innovative Hydrogen Propulsion Solution Developed

H3 Dynamics has successfully developed a fully integrated hydrogen-electric propulsion aircraft nacelle

Feb 10, 2022
New Commercial BVLOS 12-Mile Milestone
New Commercial BVLOS 12-Mile Milestone

Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies have confirmed that the two companies have secured their third BVLOS (beyond visual line...

Feb 10, 2022
Phase One Selects New Distributor for Germany and Austria
Phase One Selects New Distributor for Germany and Austria

Phase One has selected Globe Flight GmbH as a reseller for the company’s range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imaging...

Feb 10, 2022
Plyrotech Receives Contract for Long-Range BVLOS UAVs
Plyrotech Receives Contract for Long-Range BVLOS UAVs

Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. (Plyrotech) has received an order for fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) which will be used for...

Feb 09, 2022
Oceanology International Set to Bring the Maritime Industry Together
Oceanology International Set to Bring the Maritime Industry Together

Oceanology International (Oi) returns to London, March 15-17 2022, and is anticipated to be a show of pre-pandemic proportions showcasing...

Feb 09, 2022
Brazil to Acquire V-BAT 128 UAVs
Brazil to Acquire V-BAT 128 UAVs

Shield AI will provide Brazil with V-BAT 128 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) under a new contract signed with VSK Tactical,...

Feb 09, 2022
USV-Based Subsea Inspection Solution for Offshore Windfarms
USV-Based Subsea Inspection Solution for Offshore Windfarms

Voyis has confirmed that it has been selected as project leader for the Autonomous Remote Offshore Wind Inspection, Navigation and...

Feb 09, 2022
Enhanced Accuracy for Drone Stabilization Platforms
Enhanced Accuracy for Drone Stabilization Platforms

STABLE, a developer of stabilized platforms for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and drones, has confirmed that it has successfully implemented...

Feb 08, 2022
Airmar Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Airmar Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Airmar Technology Corporation is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a designer, developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art ultrasonic transducers and sensor...

Feb 08, 2022
Steadicopter Unveils First Unmanned Hybrid Helicopter
Steadicopter Unveils First Unmanned Hybrid Helicopter

Steadicopter has unveiled the Black Eagle 50H – the first hybrid-powered unmanned helicopter and the newest model in its Rotary...

Feb 08, 2022
Miniature Tactical Grade IMU Introduced
Miniature Tactical Grade IMU Introduced

SBG Systems has introduced the Pulse-40 IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), a tactical-grade IMU designed for high performance in harsh conditions, but...

Feb 08, 2022
Post-Processed Specifications Announced for OxTS xNAV650 INS
Post-Processed Specifications Announced for OxTS xNAV650 INS

OxTS has confirmed the post-processing specifications for the recently released xNAV650, the company’s smallest and lightest GNSS-aided INS (inertial navigation...

Feb 08, 2022
Unmanned Systems Operations Group Partners with FlightOps
Unmanned Systems Operations Group Partners with FlightOps

Unmanned Systems Operations Group (USOG) has confirmed that it has entered into a strategic partnership with autonomous drone software developer...

Feb 08, 2022
Autonomous Drone Stations Launched to Assist Solar Farm Monitoring
Autonomous Drone Stations Launched to Assist Solar Farm Monitoring

H3 Dynamic's DBX drone stations can be deployed permanently at solar farms for autonomous PV panel health checks, to conduct site security or to track site construction progress.

Feb 07, 2022
First Overseas Deployment of GD-2000 Cargo Delivery Drone
First Overseas Deployment of GD-2000 Cargo Delivery Drone

The Air Force of a U.S. allied government in the Middle East has conducted the first overseas deployments of the...

Feb 07, 2022
UAS Program to Monitor Burmese Pythons in the Everglades
UAS Program to Monitor Burmese Pythons in the Everglades

Warren County Community College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are undertaking a joint research project that will use unmanned systems to study Burmese pythons in southern Florida.

Feb 07, 2022
Low-Latency Video Processing & Streaming for UAVs & Unmanned Systems
Low-Latency Video Processing & Streaming for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

Vision4ce has developed the CHARM-100NX, a video processing solution for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and unmanned systems that provides a...

Feb 04, 2022
Seafloor Systems to Demonstrate Uncrewed Survey Vessel
Seafloor Systems to Demonstrate Uncrewed Survey Vessel

Seafloor Systems has confirmed that the company will be demonstrating its latest USV (uncrewed surface vessel) dockside at the upcoming...

Feb 04, 2022
First Uncrewed Vessel Survey in Irish Waters
First Uncrewed Vessel Survey in Irish Waters

Irish Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) developer and manufacturer, XOCEAN, has undertaken the first uncrewed vessel survey in Irish waters off...

Feb 04, 2022
Autonomous AI-Powered Navigation for Waterjet Vessels
Autonomous AI-Powered Navigation for Waterjet Vessels

Sea Machines Robotics, in conjunction with HamiltonJet, has launched a new intelligent voyage control product that provides waterjet vessels with...

Feb 04, 2022
Navigation-Grade Closed-Loop MEMS Accelerometer Under Development
Navigation-Grade Closed-Loop MEMS Accelerometer Under Development

Physical Logic has confirmed that it has been awarded a contract to develop a new-generation navigation-grade closed-loop MEMS accelerometer that will...

Feb 04, 2022
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