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.

AlarisPro Selected as Finalist for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards

AlarisPro has been selected as a finalist for the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's (AUVSI) 2021 XCELLENCE Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference taking place from August 16-19.

May 12, 2021
Towed Sonar Upgraded with Automatic Target Recognition Software

SeeByte has entered into an agreement to integrate the company’s Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) System onto Kraken Robotic Systems’ KATFISH...

May 12, 2021
Cinch Supply High-Frequency Adapters for 5G & IoT Applications

Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, now offer 1.85mm to 2.92mm, high frequency Between Series Adapters, which support 5G...

May 11, 2021
SkyHopper Enables Cybersecurity & Smart Solutions for UAVs & Robotics

SkyHopper, a leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity and smart solutions for drones, robotics and autonomous platforms, is demonstrating their expertise...

May 11, 2021
Knight Optical Offers Customizable Interference Bandpass Filters 

The company’s Interference Bandpass Filters (IBFs) can be custom-manufactured for seamless integration with end applications

May 11, 2021
Case Study: High Accuracy GNSS-INS Incorporated into UAV LiDAR

Leading developer of high accuracy navigation technologies Advanced Navigation has released a case study detailing the use of the Certus...

May 10, 2021
AVT Imaging System to Equip Australian Army’s Tactical UAS

The Australian Defence Force will soon be equipped with Ascent Vision Technologies world-leading, Australian developed, camera sensor technology featuring next...

May 10, 2021
Volz Servos Incorporate Autopilot Compatible CAN Bus Interface

Working with autopilot and critical drone component supplier Embention, leading actuator manufacturer Volz has incorporated a CAN Bus (Controller Area...

May 10, 2021
New Horizontally Polarized Directional Patch Antenna Launched

Southwest Antennas has launched a new horizontally polarized antenna option. The Part # 1004-034 small form factor directional antenna is...

May 10, 2021
UAV Autonomy System Tested on Kratos Tactical UAS

A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) autonomy core system (ACS) developed under the U.S. Air Force’s Skyborg Vanguard program has been...

May 07, 2021
DeltaQuad UAV Controller Features Autonomous Object Following

Vertical Technologies has released the new handheld DeltaQuad Controller for the company’s UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). The controller uses state-of-the-art...

May 07, 2021
Blue Robotics Develops ROVs, Underwater Thrusters & Scanning Sonars

Blue Robotics, a leading developer of marine robotics systems and components, has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology (“UST”) to demonstrate...

May 07, 2021
Sky Power UAV Engine Successfully Completes FAR33 Endurance Test

Sky Power GmbH has successfully tested its SP-55 TS carburettor UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) engine using a high-stress running profile...

May 07, 2021
Upgraded Ultra-High Stability Gyroscope Launched

Silicon Sensing Systems has launched the next generation version of the company’s ultra-high stability gyroscopes. The new CRS39A is an...

May 06, 2021
Case Study: ROV with 3D Motion Sensor Performs Underwater Inspections

Inertial sensing technology specialist Xsens has released a case study expanding on the use of a 3D motion sensor by...

May 06, 2021
First Commercially Funded Autonomous Harbor Tug

Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 autonomous-command and -control system has been selected by maritime transportation and logistics provider Foss Maritime for...

May 06, 2021
FLIR Provides Additional Black Hornet Nano-UAVs to U.S. Army

FLIR Systems has been awarded an additional contract to provide the U.S. Army with its Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance...

May 06, 2021
Emergency Drone Pilot Directory Under Development

The Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) has begun the development of a global, geo-referenced database of public safety unmanned aerial...

May 05, 2021
UAV Satcom System Selected for BVLOS Drone Operations

SKYTRAC’s Integrated Mission System 350 (IMS-350) Satcom terminal for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) has been selected by Nordic Unmanned for...

May 05, 2021
TE Connectivity Upgrades Mezalok Mezzanine Connector

TE Connectivity has upgraded its rugged high-speed Mezalok mezzanine connector family in order to support the growing demand for higher...

May 05, 2021
European Commission Publishes Proposal for AI Regulation

Perkins Coie, a leading global law firm specializing in drone law and artificial intelligence legislation, has published an article outlining...

May 05, 2021
ISR Encoder Released for Harsh Environments

Crystal Group's rugged RS1104 ISR encoder is SWaP optimized to reduce installation challenges in compact spaces such as drones and unmanned systems

May 05, 2021
Interview: Elsight’s VP of Product & Business Development

Elsight has released the following interview with Ronny Vatelmacher, the company’s VP of Product & Business Development. The interview provides...

May 05, 2021
EMCORE IMU Ranked First in U.S. Military-Commissioned Study

EMCORE has confirmed that its SDI500/505 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) has been ranked first in overall accuracy by a trade...

May 05, 2021
AlarisPro Supports FAA Type Certification & Part 135 Requirements

AlarisPro has released a new enterprise fleet management plan specifically designed to aid UAS (unmanned aerial systems) operators and manufacturers...

May 04, 2021
Sagetech DAA Systems Integrated into Helicopter Drones

Sagetech Avionics has entered into an agreement to integrate its MXS transponders and Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems into Pen...

May 04, 2021
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