Unmanned Systems News & Articles

Here's our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

GA-ASI and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on sophisticated software solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and intelligence processing across multi-domain operational environments

ZenaTech has released the IQ Quad, an autonomous VTOL AI drone equipped with multi-sensor payload support, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous recharging to deliver survey-grade geospatial data for mapping and land analysis

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems begins construction on an 85,000 square foot facility in Southern California to bolster the testing and deployment of its latest remotely piloted aircraft systems

CHCNAV introduces versatile unmanned surface vessel featuring a carbon fiber triple-hull design and seamless integration for multi-mission underwater surveys

Woods Hole Group and Chance Maritime executed a fully autonomous 38-day offshore survey using a diesel-powered USV, operating continuously for over 4,000 nautical miles without refuelling or intervention

SBG Systems received the Innovation Trophy at the MOCI Trophées Île-de-France, recognising its advanced inertial navigation technologies and global market focus

New report details successful real-time clarity and latency metrics for remote pilot communications against rigorous aviation standards

Xer Tech’s X8 drone platform has secured national beyond visual line of sight operational approvals in Switzerland and Hungary, validating its technical maturity and enabling advanced commercial drone operations across key European markets

New partnership between ParaZero and Lella Kentonis aims to bring specialized drone interception technology to Cypriot defense and security agencies

Sierra-Olympia is demonstrating its thermal imaging cameras for methane detection at the Methane Mitigation Europe Summit 2026, highlighting real-time detection, quantification, regulatory compliance, and multi-platform deployment

Sky Power International to showcase its heavy fuel and gasoline UAV engines at major trade shows in the Middle East and Asia in early 2026

VideoRay, part of AeroVironment, has launched the Mission Specialist Wraith, a compact UUV offering six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability and modular payload integration

GA-ASI successfully demonstrates advanced autonomous capabilities as its MQ-20 Avenger jet uses onboard sensors to independently range, track, and simulate a weapon engagement against a live piloted aircraft

FarSounder's new grant from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will accelerate the development of its machine-learning frameworks for automated maritime hazard classification

RuggON's solutions empower autonomous and unmanned operations with cutting-edge situational awareness and seamless real-time connectivity

Hirth Engines & ePropelled have partnered to combine advanced two-stroke combustion engines with intelligent electric propulsion, delivering lightweight, energy-efficient hybrid systems with extended endurance for UAV, aerospace, defence & mobility applications

Indra validated a new collision detection and avoidance system through flight testing, confirming reliable target detection, sensor fusion, and safe maneuvering for unmanned aircraft operating in complex, shared airspace environments

Former Anduril and Google executive Michelle Toscan joins the navigation leader to scale sovereign, GPS-independent technologies across the Asia-Pacific region

Allient will showcase new precision motion systems, including ThruSight-Theta and granite-based platforms, at SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco

Sightline Intelligence has released Software Version 3.10.2, expanding Aided Target Recognition to low-SWaP platforms and adding improved AI validation, tracking, and geolocation capabilities for edge-based ISR

Here's our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Micro-Magic has introduced a tactical-grade single-axis MEMS gyroscope series combining a compact ceramic package, fully digital output, and multiple performance variants for precise motion sensing in unmanned and autonomous systems

The new POC-900 from Neousys delivers a significant performance boost and dedicated NPU capabilities for edge AI and industrial automation applications

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has shown an expanded sonobuoy dispensing system on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® during recent flight tests, supporting increased sensor capacity and the use of advanced multi-static detection technologies for anti-submarine warfare

Voyis has earned ISO 9001 certification from DNV, underscoring its commitment to consistent quality, operational excellence, and reliable subsea optical imaging solutions