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.

Finalists Announced for U.S. Army UAV Challenge
Finalists Announced for U.S. Army UAV Challenge

The FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University has selected the three finalists for the FirePoint C3 Challenge, a competition...

Apr 03, 2020
Doodle Labs Develops Wireless Datalink Solutions for Unmanned Systems
Doodle Labs Develops Wireless Datalink Solutions for Unmanned Systems

Doodle Labs, a developer of advanced wireless broadband solutions for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and robotics,...

Apr 03, 2020
New Version of UAS Standardization Roadmap Released
New Version of UAS Standardization Roadmap Released

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released a working draft of Version 2.0 of the Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned...

Apr 02, 2020
Compact Interfaces for SWaP-Constrained PCB Designs
Compact Interfaces for SWaP-Constrained PCB Designs

San Francisco Circuits has released an article explaining the use of pogo pin-based interfaces to save space on SWaP (size,...

Apr 02, 2020
First Black Hornet UAS Vehicle Reconnaissance System Delivered
First Black Hornet UAS Vehicle Reconnaissance System Delivered

FLIR Systems has provided the first of its Black Hornet integrated Vehicle Reconnaissance Systems (VRS) to the Norwegian Defence Research...

Apr 01, 2020
Remote Operation Demonstrated for Autonomous MALE UAV
Remote Operation Demonstrated for Autonomous MALE UAV

UAVOS has collaborated with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Saudi Arabia to demonstrate a progressive flight...

Mar 31, 2020
New Drone Mapping & Data Software Packages Released
New Drone Mapping & Data Software Packages Released

Pix4D has released the company’s latest next-generation software solutions for professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) mapping, photogrammetry and data analytics....

Mar 31, 2020
Leonardo Develops Training Services for Rotorcraft UAS
Leonardo Develops Training Services for Rotorcraft UAS

Leonardo has developed additions to its portfolio of training services capabilities for the company’s growing customer base that cover rotorcraft...

Mar 30, 2020
Teledyne Marine Introduces Podcast
Teledyne Marine Introduces Podcast

Teledyne Marine has launched Marine Tech Talk, a new podcast that highlights how the company’s subsea technologies have been used...

Mar 30, 2020
FOG-Based INS for Mobile Mapping Launched
FOG-Based INS for Mobile Mapping Launched

iXblue has launched a new range of FOG (fiber opic gyro)-based INS (inertial navigation systems) designed for use with land...

Mar 30, 2020
Article: How Inertial Navigation Systems Work
Article: How Inertial Navigation Systems Work

OxTS, a developer of inertial sensing solutions for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and robotics, has published an in-depth article explaining...

Mar 30, 2020
New Subsea Technologies for Marine Unmanned Systems Unveiled
New Subsea Technologies for Marine Unmanned Systems Unveiled

Sonardyne International has unveiled a number of new products designed to aid marine data-gathering platforms such as ROVs (remotely operated...

Mar 28, 2020
Case Study: Replacing a UAV Pitot Tube with an Ultrasonic Wind Sensor
Case Study: Replacing a UAV Pitot Tube with an Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

FT Technologies has released a case study detailing how its ultrasonic wind sensor was integrated into a fixed-wing UAV (unmanned...

Mar 27, 2020
Detect and Avoid System Installed on National Guard UAS
Detect and Avoid System Installed on National Guard UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has entered into an agreement with the United States Air National Guard (ANG) to...

Mar 27, 2020
Robotic Skies Provides Maintenance & Repairs for Commercial UAS
Robotic Skies Provides Maintenance & Repairs for Commercial UAS

Robotic Skies, a worldwide network of service centers providing aviation-grade maintenance and repairs for commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and...

Mar 27, 2020
Orbital UAV to Supply Engines to Singaporean Defense Firm
Orbital UAV to Supply Engines to Singaporean Defense Firm

Orbital UAV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the design, development and initial low-rate production of UAV (unmanned...

Mar 26, 2020
Rugged Performance-Enhancing Multi-Band Antenna Announced
Rugged Performance-Enhancing Multi-Band Antenna Announced

Ideal for autonomous vehicle connectivity, MP Antenna's rugged MP-R Series Antennas provide superior patterning and continuous wideband performance for frequencies that include 2.4GHz / 4.9GHz / 5.8GHz, 802.11 WiFi, 900MHz ISM, LTE, CBRS, 5G and dual band systems

Mar 26, 2020
Multibeam Sonar Integrated with ROV Control Software
Multibeam Sonar Integrated with ROV Control Software

During a trial with the U.S. Navy in San Diego, California, subsea technology specialist Tritech‘s Gemini 1200ik dual-frequency multibeam imaging...

Mar 25, 2020
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Drone Technology Demonstrated in Africa
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Drone Technology Demonstrated in Africa

Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI), a developer of hydrogen fuel cell technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has announced that during...

Mar 25, 2020
Heavy-Lift Drone Gimbal Launched for Industrial Applications
Heavy-Lift Drone Gimbal Launched for Industrial Applications

Gremsy, a developer of stabilized camera gimbals for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has announced the launch of the...

Mar 24, 2020
Threod Systems Launches New UAS Divisions
Threod Systems Launches New UAS Divisions

Threod Systems, a developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and payloads, has announced that, as part of its...

Mar 24, 2020
ROV Developed for Challenging Subsea Inspections
ROV Developed for Challenging Subsea Inspections

Copenhagen Subsea, a developer of underwater propulsion technologies, has announced the launch of the Gorilla Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), designed...

Mar 24, 2020
Triad RF Systems Achieves Aerospace-Standard Quality
Triad RF Systems Achieves Aerospace-Standard Quality

Triad RF Systems, a designer and manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) and microwave amplifiers for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and...

Mar 23, 2020
Sky Power Appoints New US Sales Manager
Sky Power Appoints New US Sales Manager

German UAS engine manufacturer Sky Power has appointed a new Sales Manager in the USA, in order to expand and...

Mar 23, 2020
New Counter-UAS Solutions for Airports Under Development
New Counter-UAS Solutions for Airports Under Development

Hensoldt, a defence and security sensor specialist, and Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions provider Frequentis have announced that the two...

Mar 23, 2020
Article: Essential Thermal Camera Specifications
Article: Essential Thermal Camera Specifications

FLIR Systems, a designer and manufacturer of infrared imaging solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other unmanned vehicles, has...

Mar 20, 2020
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