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.

SWaP-Optimized VIS-SWIR Sensor Unveiled for UAVs

Raptor Photonics has introduced the world’s first SWaP (size, weight and power)-optimised ½”/ VGA sensor with VIS-SWIR (visible to short-wave...

May 10, 2020
VTOL UAV Used for Fire Detection and Monitoring

Ukrspecsystems’ PD-1 VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) has been used to monitor sources of fire...

May 08, 2020
High-Speed Processing Enhances MEMS IMUs

Gladiator Technologies has introduced VELOX Processing technology for its MEMS IMUs (inertial measurement systems), which uses advanced rapid sampling and...

May 08, 2020
Phased-Array Communications Used for Long-Distance UAS Flight

Radionor Communications’ phased-array communications technology has been integrated into a modified Penguin B UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), owned by the...

May 08, 2020
Intelligent Energy Selects New UAV Fuel Cell Integration Partner

Intelligent Energy has entered into a partnership with US-based UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provider Robotic...

May 07, 2020
Qinertia PPK Software Adds 3rd-Party IMU & GNSS Support

SBG Systems has updated its INS (inertial navigation system) and GNSS PPK post-processing software to support third-party IMUs (inertial measurement...

May 07, 2020
New C-Band Smart Radio Released for Defense Applications

Doodle Labs has released the newest model in its family of defense-focused Smart Radios, the RM-4700, which operates at both...

May 07, 2020
Utilizing Embedded Systems for UAVs

VersaLogic’s embedded computers have been integrated into the design of a radio-controlled, electrically-powered, dual-ducted Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned...

May 07, 2020
Autonomous Underwater Glider Aids Algae Bloom Studies

Teledyne Marine‘s Slocum G3 autonomous underwater glider has been utilised in a joint mission, undertaken by the University of South...

May 07, 2020
Sky Power Expands UAS Engine Testing Capabilities

Sky Power has expanded its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine testing capabilities with the purchase of an additional engine test...

May 07, 2020
Ukrspecsystems Announces New UAS Components Division

Ukrspecsystems has launched a new UAS Components subdivision, focused on providing EO/IR payloads, propulsion systems, catapult launchers, airframes and other...

May 07, 2020
USV Conducts Live Seabed-to-Shore Data Harvesting

Sonardyne International and XOCEAN have successfully used an unmanned surface vessel (USV) to carry out a live seabed-to-shore data harvesting...

May 07, 2020
Extra-Lightweight Rugged Carrying Cases Introduced

Peli Products has introduced the Peli-Hardigg Light Lift Series of rotationally moulded cases, featuring advanced materials engineering that makes the...

May 06, 2020
Integrated Avionics Modules for Drone Manufacturers Released

Auterion has launched the new Skynode family of fully integrated avionics modules for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), providing a streamlined...

May 06, 2020
Anti-Terror Drill Monitoring With a Tethered UAV

Elistair has released a video showing the deployment of its Orion tethered UAS (unmanned aerial system) during an anti-terror drill...

May 06, 2020
Long-Range Maritime Rescue UAS Developed

Elbit Systems has integrated new life-saving capabilities into one of its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at...

May 06, 2020
Residential Drone Deliveries to Begin in California

Dive Delivery has secured permission from the FAA to perform drone deliveries to residential addresses in San Mateo and Contra...

May 06, 2020
ElevonX Unveils VTOL Variant of Modular Long-Range UAS

ElevonX has introduced the SkyEye Sierra VTOL, the latest version of the company’s SkyEye modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solution....

May 06, 2020
Case Study: Improving the Accuracy of an Autonomous Parking Robot

Trimble has released a case study outlining how the company’s GNSS antennas and receiver have been used to improve the...

May 06, 2020
New IMU Launched for High-Accuracy Autonomous Navigation

ACEINNA has launched its new IMU383ZA inertial measurement unit (IMU), designed for a wide variety of applications such as drones...

May 06, 2020
HD Video Encoder Introduced for Rugged Applications

Delta Digital Video has launched a new addition to its family of rugged H.265 video encoders. The Model 7840R 4-Channel...

May 06, 2020
Delivering High-Accuracy Positioning with GNSS

Unmanned Systems Source, an online supplier of components, complete unmanned aerial system (UAS) and other products, has released an article...

May 05, 2020
Camera Carrier Board Launched for Machine Vision Applications

D3 Engineering has launched its new DesignCore Carrier Board for use with the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX module. The new...

May 05, 2020
HD LWIR Thermal Camera for Unmanned Systems Launched

Sierra-Olympia Technologies has released its new Vayu Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) HD thermal camera, featuring the world’s first Full HD...

May 05, 2020
Parachute System Tested for High-Speed UAS

UAVOS has performed a successful test of the company’s new two-stage parachute system for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), designed to...

May 05, 2020
First Loyal Wingman UAS Delivered

The first Loyal Wingman unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been presented to the Royal Australian Air Force by an Australian...

May 05, 2020
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