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.

Enhanced Mesh Networking Radios Developed for Drones & Robotics

Triad RF Systems and Mobilicom are collaborating on a new range of fully integrated amplified MIMO radios. Combining Mobilicom’s secure Mobile Mesh multi-function radios and ICE Cybersecurity Suite with Triad’s high-power RF amplifiers, the new solutions will provide secure mesh network communications for unmanned and autonomous systems.

Aug 16, 2021
Casia Detect-and-Avoid Technology Integrated into Drone Autopilots

Iris Automation’s Casia drone detect-and-avoid (DAA) software has been integrated into UAV Navigation’s VECTOR autopilot solution, providing UAVs (unmanned aerial...

Aug 16, 2021
Lightweight EO/IR UAV Micro-Gimbal Launched

CACI International has launched the AVT CM62 Micro Gimbal, a multi-sensor imaging system that combines high definition electro-optical (EO) imagery...

Aug 16, 2021
UAV Engine Passes FAA Endurance Test

Suter’s TOA288 engine has passed an endurance test run according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation section 33.49 for...

Aug 16, 2021
3D Sonic Anemometer for UAS-Based Atmospheric Research

Anemoment has released its newest 3D sonic anemometer, the TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor. Developed in conjunction with advanced engineering...

Aug 16, 2021
Department 13 Demonstrates Latest sUAS Technology

Department 13 has unveiled new small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) solutions as part of its reimagined airspace management ecosystem, with...

Aug 16, 2021
Mobilicom Partners with Triad RF to Develop Enhanced Mesh Networking Radios

Triad RF Systems and Mobilicom are collaborating on a new range of fully integrated amplified MIMO radios. Combining Mobilicom’s secure Mobile Mesh multi-function radios and ICE Cybersecurity Suite with Triad’s high-power RF amplifiers, the new solutions will provide secure mesh network communications for unmanned and autonomous systems.

Aug 16, 2021
Sky Power Engines Selected for New Unmanned Helicopters

Sky Power’s UAS (unmanned aerial system) engines have been selected for incorporation into two new helicopters developed by US-based manufacturer...

Aug 13, 2021
Mobilicom Introduces New Handheld Drone Touch Controllers

Mobilicom has confirmed that the company will be showcasing its new GETAC and Panasonic tablet-based touch controllers for UAVs (unmanned...

Aug 13, 2021
New LWIR Cameras with VGA Resolution Unveiled

Sierra-Olympia has released two new long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras based around a VGA resolution 10µm pixel pitch microbolometer. The low-SWaP cameras features either a USB or Gigabit Ethernet interface and are designed to be integrated into UAVs and robotic systems. 7.7 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm lens options are currently available for both cameras, with a range of additional models currently in development.

Aug 13, 2021
Enhanced Long-Endurance Surface Search Demonstrated with Group III UAS

IMSAR, in conjunction with Vanilla Unmanned, has successfully demonstrated enhanced long-endurance surface-search using a Group III UAS (unmanned aerial system)...

Aug 13, 2021
Low-SWaP Mode 5 Transponder for RQ-21A Small Tactical UAS

uAvionix has released the following article detailing how it replaced the existing transponder on the US Navy’s RQ-21A Small Tactical...

Aug 12, 2021
Safe Integration of BVLOS Drone Operations into the National Airspace

Iris Automation has released the following article commenting on the U.S. Congress’ continued intent to prioritize and make progress on...

Aug 12, 2021
NDAA-Compliant H.265 4K Camera Encoder Released

Z3 Technology has launched a new H.265 video encoder system that supports 4K and HD resolutions. The US-made Z3-Q603-RPS is...

Aug 12, 2021
New Rugged 10kWh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Launched

Vanguard has launched its new 10kWh Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, the largest power solution in the company’s lithium-ion product family,...

Aug 11, 2021
New Multibeam Echosounder Unveiled

Teledyne Marine has developed a new multibeam echosounder for unmanned survey platforms such as USVs (unmanned surface vessels). The SeaBat...

Aug 11, 2021
Laser-Based Obstacle Detection for Unmanned Helicopters

Meteksan Defence has developed the laser-based Helicopter Obstacle Detection System (HETS), designed to be integrated into both manned and unmanned...

Aug 11, 2021
Bathymetric LiDAR Solution for Mapping Waters in High-Relief Areas

The Fugro RAMMS, the world’s smallest and lightest deepwater Airborne Lidar Bathymetry (ALB) system, can now be deployed from vessels...

Aug 11, 2021
Autonomous Inspection Robots Equipped with LiDAR Sensors

ANYbotics will equip its autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne Lidar’s Puck lidar sensors in order to provide industrial operators with an automated robotic...

Aug 11, 2021
Off-Road UGV Demonstrates Intelligent Autonomous Functions

Milrem Robotics has exhibited their Intelligent Functions off-road capabilities at the first demonstration of the iMUGS project (integrated Modular Unmanned...

Aug 11, 2021
Partnership to Advance UTM Across Japan & Asia Pacific

Altitude Angel has welcomed Japan-based JALUX Group into its Global Partnership Program in order to promote the advancement and deployment...

Aug 11, 2021
Auterion Announce Plug-and-Play Integration with Sony Alpha Cameras

Open-source drone software platform, Auterion, has integrated Sony’s Alpha cameras into its range of drone solutions, opening up new commercial application...

Aug 10, 2021
4G LTE-Connected Drone to Launch in US

Verizon, Parrot, and Skyward have entered into an agreement to launch the Parrot ANAFI Ai, the first COTS (commercial off-the-shelf)...

Aug 10, 2021
Modular Payload Interface Kits Introduced for Puma UAS

AeroVironment has introduced new standardized modular payload interface kits for the company’s RQ-20B Puma tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The...

Aug 10, 2021
New Production Concept for Agricultural Survey VTOL Drone

Leading Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) producer in Thailand, HG Robotics has expanded its development and manufacturing partnership with COBRA International....

Aug 10, 2021
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