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.

Global Mapper Software with Expanded Functionality for GIS Professionals

Blue Marble Geographics has released a new version of its Global Mapper GIS software program, the Global Mapper v23. This...

Sep 21, 2021
Hybrid UAV/UGV Delivered to USSOCOM

Robotican has confirmed that it has successfully delivered a Gallo unmanned reconnaissance system to USSOCOM for operational evaluation. Gallo is...

Sep 20, 2021
New Air Traffic Receiver for BVLOS Drone Operations

INVOLI has launched the G-1090, the company’s next-generation air traffic signal receiver that is designed to enable drones to fly...

Sep 20, 2021
New Single-Antenna GPS-Aided INS Released

Inertial Labs has launched the INS-BU, a high-performance INS (inertial navigation system) designed for a wide range of platforms including...

Sep 20, 2021
DAA Technology Integrated into Hydrogen-Powered BVLOS Drones

Iris Automation has partnered with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) in order to integrate the Casia detect-and-avoid (DAA) system with DMI’s...

Sep 20, 2021
Egypt set to host EDEX 2021 this November

The Egyptian Armed Forces have announced the second edition of the international defense and military industries exhibition – Egypt Defence...

Sep 20, 2021
Fixed-Wing Electric VTOL UAV Will Measure Atmospheric Flows

The Skyeye Sierra VTOL by Elevonx has been adapted to carry sensors used in the measurement of atmospheric flows in...

Sep 20, 2021
Real-Time & Historical UAS Data Processing Tool Unveiled

TEKEVER has developed a new tool for real-time and historical processing of data collected by UAS (unmanned aerial systems). TEKEVER...

Sep 17, 2021
Ethernet Switch Released for Blue Robotics ROV

Blue Robotics has released a new Ethernet Switch that expands Ethernet connectivity on the company’s BlueROV2 underwater ROV (remotely operated...

Sep 17, 2021
MQ-25 UAS Refuels F-35C Fighter Jet

The U.S. Navy and Boeing have used the test MQ-25 T1 UAS (unmanned aerial system) to refuel a U.S. Navy...

Sep 17, 2021
SeaGuardian Flies First Approved Point-to-Point UAS Flight in UK

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has flown its MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS (unmanned aerial system) during the first point-to-point domestic...

Sep 17, 2021
Full LiDAR Survey Solutions for UAV & Mobile Mapping

OxTS has released an article detailing the components of full LiDAR surveying solutions for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and mobile...

Sep 16, 2021
Dstl Initiates Armoured UGV Concept Study

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has initiated a study into future UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) concepts that...

Sep 16, 2021
C4ISR Software Achieves DO-178C Qualification

Transport Canada has awarded DO-178C level D qualification to CarteNav’s AIMS-ISR mission software. The qualification covers FMS (flight management systems)...

Sep 16, 2021
New 3D Multi-Mode Drone Detection Radar Launched

Blighter Surveillance Systems (BSS) has unveiled its latest drone detection radar at the DSEI 2021 exhibition. The A800 3D Multi-Mode...

Sep 16, 2021
Hydrographic Surveying with ADCP and Echosounder-Equipped USVs

CHC Navigation has released a case study detailing how its Apache 4 USV (unmanned surface vessel), equipped with a single-beam...

Sep 15, 2021
Autonomous Tugboat to Undertake Thousand-Mile Voyage

Sea Machines Robotics has confirmed that its SM300 maritime autonomy system will help to enable a 1,000 nautical mile autonomous...

Sep 15, 2021
Acoustic Situational Awareness for USVs

McQ Inc. has confirmed that it is providing its SonoWatch acoustic lookout system for use in an unmanned surface vessel...

Sep 15, 2021
UK MoD Investigates Drone Fuel Cells

Intelligent Energy has confirmed that it will be participating in the first phase of a project funded by the UK...

Sep 15, 2021
Autonomous UGV Developed for Critical Missions

The Aardvark Group has launched RANG-R (Remote Autonomous Next Generation-Rover), a multi-mission autonomous UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) designed to be...

Sep 15, 2021
New Passive RF Drone Detection Solution for Maritime Environments

METIS Aerospace has launched SKYPERION Marine, a new passive RF drone detection solution specifically designed for use in maritime environments....

Sep 15, 2021
Small High-Performance RF Data Link Unveiled at DSEI

British-based RF technology company Enterprise Control Systems has announced the launch of Tove RF data link. Designed to take advantage...

Sep 15, 2021
L3Harris UGVs Selected for USAF Base Protection

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) that will help protect...

Sep 15, 2021
Tactical Full Motion Video Solution Released

VITEC has launched version 8.1.1 of FITIS (Fully Integrated Tactical IPTV System), the company’s rapidly-deployable end-to-end full motion video solution....

Sep 14, 2021
Raptor Photonics Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Raptor Photonics, a developer of high-performance cameras, has celebrated its fifteenth anniversary. Set up in September 2006, the company has...

Sep 14, 2021
UGV-Based Mobile Kinetic Counter-Drone System

MSI-Defence Systems Limited (MSI-DSL) and Milrem Robotics have unveiled a new mobile kinetic counter-drone system based on Milrem’s THeMIS UGV...

Sep 14, 2021
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