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.

USV Unveiled with Integrated ROV
USV Unveiled with Integrated ROV

Fugro has launched its new USV (unmanned surface vessel), the Blue Essence, in the Netherlands. The 12-metre vessel can launch...

Nov 24, 2021
LiDAR for Extreme Environmental Monitoring
LiDAR for Extreme Environmental Monitoring

LightWare LiDAR has released the following article detailing how the company’s innovative LiDAR technology has been used by UAS (unmanned...

Nov 24, 2021
Mobile High-Mast Solution for Giraffe 4A Radar
Mobile High-Mast Solution for Giraffe 4A Radar

Saab has launched a new mobile high-mast solution for the Giraffe 4A multifunctional medium to long-range Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)...

Nov 24, 2021
New Combined Drone Service with Fixed-Wing and Rotary UAVs
New Combined Drone Service with Fixed-Wing and Rotary UAVs

UMS Skeldar and Primoco UAV have partnered to provide a versatile service that pairs the Primoco One 150 fixed-wing UAV...

Nov 24, 2021
New Partnership to Develop Advanced USVs
New Partnership to Develop Advanced USVs

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDGE Group to jointly design a first-in-class series of...

Nov 24, 2021
SATCOM System Selected for Record-Setting BVLOS UAV
SATCOM System Selected for Record-Setting BVLOS UAV

SKYTRAC Systems has confirmed that its Iridium Certus SATCOM system has been used by Platform Aerospace to enable Command and...

Nov 23, 2021
First Responder Water Rescue Training with USVs
First Responder Water Rescue Training with USVs

OceanAlpha has confirmed that its Dolphin 1 rescue USV (unmanned surface vessel) has been demonstrated at the Unmanned Tactical Application...

Nov 23, 2021
GNSS Helix Antenna with Integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Launched
GNSS Helix Antenna with Integrated Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Launched

Harxon has launched the HX-CUX005A, an embedded helix antenna designed to provide high-precision positioning for a variety of applications including...

Nov 23, 2021
AlarisPro Updates UAS Management Software
AlarisPro Updates UAS Management Software

AlarisPro, a developer of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) management solutions, has released new updates for its software platform. Versions 22...

Nov 23, 2021
3D Long-Range Air Surveillance Radar for UAV Detection
3D Long-Range Air Surveillance Radar for UAV Detection

Thales has launched the GM400 Alpha, the latest member of its Ground Master family radar portfolio. GM400 Alpha is an...

Nov 23, 2021
New Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload for Nighttime UAS Operations
New Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload for Nighttime UAS Operations

AeroVironment, Inc. has unveiled the Mantis i45 N, a multi-sensor nighttime imaging payload compatible with Puma 2 AE, Puma 3 AE and Puma LE small Unmanned Aerial...

Nov 23, 2021
Drone Program Introduces Agile Mobile Robot
Drone Program Introduces Agile Mobile Robot

Warren Community College now has an agile mobile robot available for both the faculty and students on the acclaimed Unmanned Systems program. The customizable robotic platform from Boston Dynamics provides a hands on experience, allowing staff to train and prepare students for future opportunities in industry.

Nov 23, 2021
Teledyne Geospatial to Showcase Lidar Survey & Mapping Solutions
Teledyne Geospatial to Showcase Lidar Survey & Mapping Solutions

Teledyne Geospatial has confirmed that it will be showcasing its LiDAR survey and mapping solutions at the Geo Business 2021...

Nov 23, 2021
UK Flight Control Avionics for US Drones
UK Flight Control Avionics for US Drones

Sky-Drones Technologies and Full Throttle Aerial (FTA) have formed a partnership whereby FTA will manufacture Sky-Drones’ flagship AIRLink (Artificial Intelligence...

Nov 22, 2021
Lorenz Technology Joins Danish Civilian-Military Collaboration
Lorenz Technology Joins Danish Civilian-Military Collaboration

Lorenz Technology, a developer of AI and edge computing technologies for UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles), has confirmed that the company...

Nov 22, 2021
Lightweight Mil/Aero Swept Elbow Connector Backshells Launched
Lightweight Mil/Aero Swept Elbow Connector Backshells Launched

TE Connectivity has launched its new 70 series range of braid tail swept elbow backshells, designed for a wide range...

Nov 22, 2021
Five New Unmanned Helicopters for Greek Navy
Five New Unmanned Helicopters for Greek Navy

The Greek Navy has signed an agreement with Alpha Unmanned Systems (AUS) in Spain and Altus LSA in Greece for...

Nov 19, 2021
Stratospheric HAPS UAV Achieves Connectivity
Stratospheric HAPS UAV Achieves Connectivity

Airbus and NTT DOCOMO, INC. have successfully demonstrated the solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)’s...

Nov 19, 2021
New Plugins Released for Marine Computer Vision Platform
New Plugins Released for Marine Computer Vision Platform

Marine AI has released a new suite of sophisticated software plugins for the company’s Guardian Vision platform, which provides computer...

Nov 18, 2021
Casia DAA System Selected for UAS Safety Demonstration Program
Casia DAA System Selected for UAS Safety Demonstration Program

Iris Automation’s Casia drone detect-and-avoid (DAA) system has been selected by Transport Canada as part of a series of trials,...

Nov 18, 2021
Sky Power Selects New Indian Distributor for UAV Engines
Sky Power Selects New Indian Distributor for UAV Engines

Sky Power has selected Zerosum Technologies as a distributor for the company’s UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) engine products in India....

Nov 18, 2021
Successful Airborne Launch & Recovery of Gremlins UAV
Successful Airborne Launch & Recovery of Gremlins UAV

Dynetics has achieved a new milestone in unmanned aviation by successfully launching and retrieving an X-61A Gremlins Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...

Nov 18, 2021
Saab Underwater Robots Join Ocean Infinity’s Armada Fleet
Saab Underwater Robots Join Ocean Infinity’s Armada Fleet

Saab has agreed to sell 10 of its new electric Work Remotely Operated Vehicles (eWROV), including further options, to leading...

Nov 18, 2021
AI Powers Upgraded Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring Platform
AI Powers Upgraded Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring Platform

Percepto has launched its upgraded 2022 Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform and its new Air Mobile drone. Percepto offers the only...

Nov 17, 2021
Vertical Slicing Feature Added to Point Cloud Software
Vertical Slicing Feature Added to Point Cloud Software

YellowScan has added a new vertical slicing feature to version 2110.0.0 of its CloudStation Core software. The new tool provides...

Nov 17, 2021
USVs Trialled at Offshore Wind Farm
USVs Trialled at Offshore Wind Farm

OceanAlpha has confirmed that its Dolphin 1 rescue USV (unmanned surface vessel) has been used to train crewmembers at the...

Nov 17, 2021
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