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.
A new software update for UAV Navigation's VNS01 Visual Navigation System equips UAVs to maintain pinpoint positioning accuracy in GNSS-denied environments without relying on previously flown flight paths
YellowScan Access enables organizations to rent drone-mounted LiDAR systems for project-specific requirements, with configured equipment, support, training, transport, and insurance included
BeeX’s untethered underwater systems are designed to overcome the cost, manpower, and scalability limitations associated with conventional tethered ROV operations
Following competitive flight evaluations at Clarke Range, the U.S. Army selected five small drone manufacturers – including Vantage Robotics – to advance to manufacturing readiness assessments for its next generation platoon level reconnaissance aircraft program
Following NVIDIA's unveiling of its new Jetson T3000 and T2000 modules, WOLF Advanced Technology is expanding its embedded computing roadmap to bring higher-performance AI capabilities to extreme environments
Volz Servos is deepening its collaboration with Kraus Hamdani Aerospace on flight-control actuator integration for the long-endurance K1000ULE, which has logged more than 7,000 flight hours and over 200,000 miles in the air for the U.S. DoW
TEKEVER expands its uncrewed flight capabilities by acquiring Edinburgh-based Flowcopter to integrate novel hydraulic transmission technology across heavy-lift platforms
Infinit Drones has launched the Dock M400 autonomous docking system to bridge the gap between heavy payload operational power and remote, crewless deployment for critical infrastructure and public safety organizations
Embention supplied safety-critical flight-control, motor-control and visual-based navigation technology for autonomous rescue drones demonstrated during NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 exercise in Estonia
Gremsy USA and Frontier Precision are showcasing the Blue UAS-cleared VIO F1 Dovetail on the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, with live demonstrations of the payload’s high-resolution EO/IR imaging capabilities
UK engineering firm Cambridge Pixel is set to demonstrate its modular software suite for uncrewed surface vessels at the upcoming SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg, highlighting advanced radar processing and autonomous navigation capabilities
U.S. Army JIATF-401 director will explore how military and interagency partners can outpace rapidly evolving unmanned aerial threats through interoperable networks and agile acquisition
Aerora Technology will demonstrate its latest smart controllers, AI-enabled camera payloads, and propulsion solutions at the Commercial UAV Expo 2026 to help uncrewed vehicle and robotics manufacturers accelerate development while meeting evolving compliance requirements
Tocaro Blue is collaborating with Furuno USA to combine AI-powered perception software and advanced radar technology for improved object recognition and situational awareness in autonomous marine operations
Gremsy USA and Exertis Almo are set to showcase the live integration of the NDAA-compliant VIO F1 Dovetail payload on Inspired Flight's IF800 Tomcat drone at Commercial UAV Expo 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Fujitsu signed an MOU to establish local maintenance, training, and operational capabilities for Japan’s planned fleet of 23 MQ-9B maritime surveillance aircraft
This August, UST’s most-read coverage highlighted efforts to improve interoperability, strengthen autonomous capabilities, and advance the hardware and systems supporting uncrewed platforms
Formerly known as Desert Rotor, Desert Robotics is broadening its hardware architecture to integrate artificial intelligence autonomy and networked command systems
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