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.

New OpenVPX GPGPU Processing Card for UAV Applications
New OpenVPX GPGPU Processing Card for UAV Applications

EIZO Rugged Solutions has launched a new OpenVPX 6U form factor high-performance computer (HPC) and GPGPU processing card based on...

Sep 22, 2021
Payload Pods Developed for ViDAR Optical Radar
Payload Pods Developed for ViDAR Optical Radar

Sentient Vision Systems and Airborne Technologies GmbH have partnered to design and build new airborne search and surveillance pods to...

Sep 22, 2021
New Modular UAS Features Interchangeable Fixed-Wing & VTOL Configurations
New Modular UAS Features Interchangeable Fixed-Wing & VTOL Configurations

UKRSPECSYSTEMS has introduced a fully customizable modular UAS solution designed to operate in any environment under harsh weather conditions. Featuring a robust and lightweight airframe, a powerful engine, and highly reliable communications, the PD platform can be set up in a VTOL configuration, or as a fixed-wing configuration with or without landing gear.

Sep 22, 2021
FIXAR UAVs Equipped with Flight Data Logging Systems
FIXAR UAVs Equipped with Flight Data Logging Systems

To contribute to safer skies and increase traceability and accountability, all FIXAR outdoor drones will be equipped with additional BlackBox...

Sep 22, 2021
Volcano Surveying and Observation with UAS
Volcano Surveying and Observation with UAS

Black Swift Technologies has released a case study detailing how its Black Swift S2 fixed-wing UAS (unmanned aerial system) has...

Sep 22, 2021
Zero Emission Hydrogen-Powered USV Under Development
Zero Emission Hydrogen-Powered USV Under Development

SEA-KIT International has been awarded a grant to install an innovative PCB-based hydrogen fuel cell on its 12 metre-long Maxlimer...

Sep 22, 2021
Propeller Performance & Acoustic Optimization Results Released
Propeller Performance & Acoustic Optimization Results Released

Mejzlik Propellers and IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) have released the results from the first phase of the CRAFT (Contra Rotating,...

Sep 22, 2021
Knight Optical Offers Infrared Windows for an Array of Applications 
Knight Optical Offers Infrared Windows for an Array of Applications 

As well as bespoke dimensions, augmenting optical coatings and modified thicknesses, the company’s customized Infrared Windows are also available in specific substrates tailored to end application’s demands

Sep 22, 2021
Flexrotor Long Endurance VTOL UAS Partners with TEKEVER
Flexrotor Long Endurance VTOL UAS Partners with TEKEVER

TEKEVER and Aerovel have signed a partnership to integrate Aerovel’s Flexrotor Vertical Take-Off and Landing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solution...

Sep 22, 2021
Elistair Tethered Drone Provides Concert Security
Elistair Tethered Drone Provides Concert Security

Elistair’s Orion 2 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) has been deployed at the University of Montana’s Washington Grizzly Stadium to provide...

Sep 21, 2021
OxTS LiDAR Georeferencing Software Updated
OxTS LiDAR Georeferencing Software Updated

OxTS has released the latest version of its LiDAR georeferencing software. Version 1.5 of OxTS Georeferencer adds three Livox sensors...

Sep 21, 2021
New Laser Scanning Solutions Unveiled
New Laser Scanning Solutions Unveiled

RIEGL is presenting a number of new laser scanning products for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and robotics at the INTERGEO...

Sep 21, 2021
Agnostic UAV LiDAR Introduced for Surveying
Agnostic UAV LiDAR Introduced for Surveying

YellowScan has unveiled the newest addition to its Mapper LiDAR product line. The Mapper+ has been developed for users looking for greater precision and range, with several configuration options to meet specific user requirements. It has an onboard Livox AVIA laser scanner combined with the Applanix APX-15 UAV inertial navigation system and is configurable with either a DJI Skyport or Gremsy quick mount system. Mapper+ comes with a fully automatized 20 Mpx camera module if required. 

Sep 21, 2021
Global Mapper Software with Expanded Functionality for GIS Professionals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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