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.

UK MOD Acquires Additional Protector UAS
UK MOD Acquires Additional Protector UAS

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has extended its contract order with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) for the...

Jul 25, 2021
Tools for Successful Inertial Sensor & FOG Integration
Tools for Successful Inertial Sensor & FOG Integration

KVH has released the following article highlighting how its KVH Developer’s Kit and GEO-FOG Manager sensor fusion tool provide easy...

Jul 23, 2021
Hydronalix Supports US Navy AI Challenge
Hydronalix Supports US Navy AI Challenge

Hydronalix has entered into an agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) to support the Artificial...

Jul 23, 2021
GNSS/INS Positioning Unit  Developed for Autonomous Driving
GNSS/INS Positioning Unit Developed for Autonomous Driving

Bynav Technology has developed the X2, an automotive-grade GNSS/INS positioning unit designed as a mass-production solution for manufacturers and system...

Jul 23, 2021
CloudStation LiDAR Software Adds Colorization Module
CloudStation LiDAR Software Adds Colorization Module

YellowScan has released a new Colorization module for its CloudStation data processing software tool for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) LiDAR...

Jul 23, 2021
UAS Joins HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Teams
UAS Joins HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Teams

HM Coastguard plans to operate Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) alongside its current search and rescue helicopter and...

Jul 23, 2021
Drone Group to Include Military sUAS Company
Drone Group to Include Military sUAS Company

Teal Drones, U.S. manufacturers of the sUAS Golden Eagle and one of five companies selected by the DoD in 2020...

Jul 23, 2021
SATCOM Connectivity for Autonomous Surface Vessels
SATCOM Connectivity for Autonomous Surface Vessels

Sea Machines, a developer of marine control systems, has released the following article detailing how the company adds Viasat satellite...

Jul 23, 2021
Providing Actionable LiDAR Point Cloud Deliverables
Providing Actionable LiDAR Point Cloud Deliverables

Inertial Labs has released an article detailing how LiDAR data collected by UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) can provide valuable metrics...

Jul 22, 2021
Lightweight Drone Manufactured with Carbon Fiber Composites
Lightweight Drone Manufactured with Carbon Fiber Composites

Hexcel’s HexPly carbon fiber prepregs have been used in the development of a composite drone created by a team of...

Jul 21, 2021
Silvus Radios Provide Communications for Long-Range VTOL UAS
Silvus Radios Provide Communications for Long-Range VTOL UAS

The StreamCaster platform has been selected as the primary radio for ALTI UAS' medium and large UAVs, to transmit high-quality video and flight data. With proven performance at extended ranges and the ability to reliably maintain a data link in harsh environments, Silvus' radios will provide critical communications.

Jul 21, 2021
ZF Group, BMW, Renault all feature on the Agenda for AutoSens in Brussels
ZF Group, BMW, Renault all feature on the Agenda for AutoSens in Brussels

It’s been two years since the last AutoSens in Brussels, but the time is now to reconnect and reunite with...

Jul 21, 2021
Long-Life Servo Features Dedicated UAV Communication Protocol
Long-Life Servo Features Dedicated UAV Communication Protocol

Futaba has released a new servo actuator specifically designed to meet the needs of the UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and...

Jul 21, 2021
New Hybrid VTOL UAV for Surveillance & Defense Launched
New Hybrid VTOL UAV for Surveillance & Defense Launched

UAV Works has launched the VALAQ Patrol, a new tactical drone for surveillance and defence applications that is based around...

Jul 20, 2021
Auterion Powers Smart Agriculture & Infrastructure Drones in Japan
Auterion Powers Smart Agriculture & Infrastructure Drones in Japan

Auterion has partnered with NTT e-Drone Technology to accelerate the development of drone technology that will help tackle major social...

Jul 20, 2021
SCS Provides Parylene Conformal Coatings for Drones & Robotics
SCS Provides Parylene Conformal Coatings for Drones & Robotics

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), the world leader in Parylene conformal coating technologies, has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology (“UST”) to...

Jul 20, 2021
Robotic Skies Opens New Headquarters
Robotic Skies Opens New Headquarters

Robotic Skies has opened a new headquarters facility in Salt Lake City, Utah that centralizes company operations and advances its...

Jul 20, 2021
USSOCOM Selects JUMP 20 UAS for BVLOS ISR Services
USSOCOM Selects JUMP 20 UAS for BVLOS ISR Services

AeroVironment has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance)...

Jul 19, 2021
Voyis Develops Underwater Laser Scanners & Cameras for AUVs & ROVs
Voyis Develops Underwater Laser Scanners & Cameras for AUVs & ROVs

Voyis, a leading developer of underwater laser scanners and imaging systems that expand the capabilities of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)...

Jul 19, 2021
Whitepaper: Dual-Antenna + RTK vs Single-Antenna
Whitepaper: Dual-Antenna + RTK vs Single-Antenna

Parker LORD, MicroStrain Sensing has released a whitepaper highlighting four evolutionary improvements delivered by the new 3DMGQ7-GNSS/INS. Building on the...

Jul 19, 2021
Miniaturized Connectivity Solution Wins Product Design Awards
Miniaturized Connectivity Solution Wins Product Design Awards

Fischer Connectors has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design in two categories: the “Mobile Phones, Tablets...

Jul 19, 2021
IoT Technology Powers Drones for Medical Deliveries
IoT Technology Powers Drones for Medical Deliveries

KORE has demonstrated innovative enablement of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity that allows Australian drone-powered logistics company Swoop Aero to transport COVID-19...

Jul 19, 2021
Article: How to Improve Precision & Pointcloud Accuracy
Article: How to Improve Precision & Pointcloud Accuracy

Oxford Technical Solutions (OxTS) has released an article discussing the important points for obtaining survey and pointcloud accuracy from a...

Jul 19, 2021
Endangered Species Monitored Using Drone-Based Infrared Cameras
Endangered Species Monitored Using Drone-Based Infrared Cameras

Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. has signed a contract for the sale and delivery of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the Durrell...

Jul 16, 2021
Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone Completes Flight Tests
Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone Completes Flight Tests

UAVOS has completed a series of flight demonstrations of its converted UVH-500 unmanned helicopter. During the demonstrations the UAV dropped cargo of 100 kg (220 lbs) at specified locations and demonstrated its ability to operate day and night, and in adverse weather conditions.

Jul 16, 2021
AsUAS Ghost 60 Platforms Delivered to Special Forces Operators
AsUAS Ghost 60 Platforms Delivered to Special Forces Operators

UAV Solutions, Inc. (UAVS) has delivered and trained Special Operations Forces Operators on its Affordable small Unmanned Aerial System (AsUAS)...

Jul 16, 2021
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