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.

Whitepaper: Open-Architecture Counter-UAS Solutions
Whitepaper: Open-Architecture Counter-UAS Solutions

Meteksan Defense has released a whitepaper outlining how the open system architecture used in the company’s counter-UAS (unmanned aerial system)...

Apr 14, 2021
Wireless Helm System Installed Aboard U.S. Tugboats
Wireless Helm System Installed Aboard U.S. Tugboats

SM200 wireless helm systems by Sea Machines Robotics have been installed and are finding successful use aboard two sister U.S.-flag...

Apr 14, 2021
Stratospheric Unmanned Glider Tested with High-Altitude Balloon
Stratospheric Unmanned Glider Tested with High-Altitude Balloon

The HiDRON unmanned stratospheric glider has been successfully launched from a high-altitude balloon and tested at altitude. Jointly developed by...

Apr 13, 2021
Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU Launched
Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU Launched

Inertial Labs has launched the IMU-NAV-100, a new tactical-grade MEMS IMU (inertial measurement unit) that is now the best-performing in...

Apr 13, 2021
Lightweight Drone Camera Stabilizing Gimbal Unveiled
Lightweight Drone Camera Stabilizing Gimbal Unveiled

Gremsy has unveiled its next-generation 3-axis camera stabilizer gimbal for professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) applications. The compact and lightweight...

Apr 13, 2021
Milanion Develops Advanced Land and Marine Autonomous Platforms
Milanion Develops Advanced Land and Marine Autonomous Platforms

Milanion, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced autonomous land and marine platforms, has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology (“UST”)...

Apr 13, 2021
Tethered Drone Manufacturer Expands Internationally
Tethered Drone Manufacturer Expands Internationally

Elistair has successfully raised €5M of funding in order to help accelerate the company’s international expansion. The French manufacturer of...

Apr 12, 2021
Firefighting USV Under Development
Firefighting USV Under Development

Zycraft has completed the second engineering development phase of its new unmanned fireboat, an 8-metre vessel with twin remote-controlled water...

Apr 12, 2021
New Hybrid Power Unit for Heavy & Endurance Drones in Development
New Hybrid Power Unit for Heavy & Endurance Drones in Development

Aero Development Japan Co., Ltd. (ADJ) has conducted operational tests on a new combined hybrid power unit designed for heavy...

Apr 12, 2021
Drone-Based Gas Detection System Uses Miniature Ultrasonic Anemometer
Drone-Based Gas Detection System Uses Miniature Ultrasonic Anemometer

Anemoment has confirmed that its TriSonica Mini sonic anemometer has been incorporated into a new drone-based gas leak detection system....

Apr 12, 2021
Anavia Develops Advanced Long-Range Unmanned Helicopters
Anavia Develops Advanced Long-Range Unmanned Helicopters

Anavia, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), has partnered with...

Apr 12, 2021
Autonomous Passenger Transport Aircraft Begins Trials
Autonomous Passenger Transport Aircraft Begins Trials

Urban air mobility (UAM) firm Wisk has begun a Transport Trial with its all-electric, self-flying air taxi under the New...

Apr 11, 2021
Insitu Advances UAV Fuel Cell Technology
Insitu Advances UAV Fuel Cell Technology

Insitu has confirmed that it has achieved several successes in its mission to advance hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion for unmanned aerial...

Apr 11, 2021
GPS-Aided INS with Air Data Computer Released
GPS-Aided INS with Air Data Computer Released

Inertial Labs has launched the INS-U, a low-cost, u-blox-based GPS-aided inertial navigation system (INS) that features an embedded air data...

Apr 09, 2021
YellowScan Selects New Canadian Distributor
YellowScan Selects New Canadian Distributor

YellowScan has entered into a new distribution agreement with Measur, who now distribute all of YellowScan’s UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)...

Apr 09, 2021
Understanding the FAA’s New Drone Type Certification Process
Understanding the FAA’s New Drone Type Certification Process

Perkins Coie, a leading global law specializing in drone law, artificial intelligence (AI) legislation and intellectual property (IP) law concerning...

Apr 09, 2021
CAMCOPTER UAS Performs Maritime Surveillance for Romanian Border Police
CAMCOPTER UAS Performs Maritime Surveillance for Romanian Border Police

Schiebel’s Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS (unmanned aerial system) has been used by the Romanian Border Police...

Apr 09, 2021
ElevonX Develops Long-Range Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL UAVs
ElevonX Develops Long-Range Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL UAVs

ElevonX, a leading provider of professional hybrid fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and equipment, has...

Apr 08, 2021
ping200X Becomes World’s First FAA TSO-Certified Drone Transponder
ping200X Becomes World’s First FAA TSO-Certified Drone Transponder

uAvionix has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA for its flagship ping200X Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder for unmanned aerial systems.

Apr 08, 2021
Seahawk Autonomous Vessel Delivered to U.S. Navy
Seahawk Autonomous Vessel Delivered to U.S. Navy

Leidos has completed delivery of the state-of-the-art Seahawk autonomous USV (unmanned surface vessel) to the U.S. Navy. The Office of...

Apr 07, 2021
Firebird UAS Demonstrates Operational Flexibility
Firebird UAS Demonstrates Operational Flexibility

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has performed a flight tour across various locations in the United States with its Firebird multi-sensor...

Apr 07, 2021
Black Eagle UAS Upgraded for Military & Security Missions
Black Eagle UAS Upgraded for Military & Security Missions

Steadicopter has begun expanding the range of applications that can be undertaken by its Black Eagle family of helicopter UAS...

Apr 07, 2021
VPX Stacking Connectors Launched for Rugged Embedded Applications
VPX Stacking Connectors Launched for Rugged Embedded Applications

TE Connectivity has launched new lightweight, compact VPX stacking connectors designed for critical harsh-environment applications such as UAVs (unmanned aerial...

Apr 07, 2021
VTOL UAV Transports Blood Samples on Norway’s Longest Drone Flight
VTOL UAV Transports Blood Samples on Norway’s Longest Drone Flight

Vertical Technologies’ DeltaQuad Pro UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) has been used by medical transport drone operator Aviant to fly blood...

Apr 07, 2021
ASV Delivered to Naval Information Warfare Center
ASV Delivered to Naval Information Warfare Center

Marine Advanced Robotics has delivered one of its WAM-V 16 ASVs (autonomous surface vessels) to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC)...

Apr 07, 2021
The Accuracy of AI Fault Detection
The Accuracy of AI Fault Detection

Scopito has released an article explaining why AI fault detection models, such as those used by the company to derive...

Apr 06, 2021
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