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.

Cubert Strengthens UAV Hyperspectral Imaging Technology with Strategic Partnership

Cubert has partnered with Emtek Holdings to form the EMTEK Hyperspectral Group, which will accelerate research, shorten development cycles, and expand the applications of UAV-based hyperspectral imaging across key industrial, defense, and medical fields

Nov 24, 2025
UAVOS Tests Demonstrate Advanced UAS Swarm Control & Coordination

UAVOS’s new autopilot module enables coordinated fixed-wing group flight with high synchronization, real-time adaptation, and shared situational awareness across multiple autonomous aircraft

Nov 24, 2025
Heven AeroTech Z1 Earns Top Defense Certification & Authority to Operate

Heven AeroTech's hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft system has secured the highest level of Department of Defense clearance to support critical mission requirements

Nov 24, 2025
Aurora Flight Sciences & DARPA Advance X-65 Development to Test Active Flow Control

A new experimental aircraft aims to replace traditional mechanical flaps with air jets to revolutionize aerodynamic efficiency

Nov 21, 2025
Low-Latency Wireless Mesh Networking for Drones & Robotics

Meshmerize's hardware-independent software stack can be deployed on a wide range of commercial Wi-Fi devices

Nov 21, 2025
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here's our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Nov 21, 2025
Alva Industries to Unveil TorqStudio Platform for Rapid Motor Design & Analysis

Alva Industries new online platform offers engineers instant custom motor simulation and analysis capabilities to accelerate development cycles and reduce reliance on physical prototyping

Nov 21, 2025
High-Resolution Seafloor Intelligence Solutions for Construction, Biodiversity & Defense

PlanBlue’s fully-automated technology can be easily deployed on board AUVs, ROVs and USVs

Nov 21, 2025
UAV Navigation Powers Autonomous Capabilities in SATNUS’ Latest FCAS Flight Campaign

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía supported SATNUS during the third FCAS/NGWS flight campaign, enabling synchronized autonomous multi-aircraft flights as the MCSD and NGAC were successfully validated

Nov 21, 2025
GA-ASI Concludes Full-Scale Fatigue Testing Validating MQ-9B Airframe Design

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed the final "third lifetime" of full-scale fatigue testing for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft, achieving a total of 120,000 operating hours to validate the airframe's design and structural integrity

Nov 21, 2025
Ultra-Compact 50cc Heavy Fuel Engine for Long-Endurance UAVs

Orbital UAV's HFDI.50 delivers 3.6 hp and weighs just 3 kg, and can run on a variety of fuels without needing to be retuned

Nov 20, 2025
Amprius Forms Korea Battery Alliance to Expand Global Silicon Anode Manufacturing

Amprius Technologies has launched the Amprius Korea Battery Alliance to strengthen its supply chain, collaborate with key partners, and expand global production of its high-performance silicon anode batteries

Nov 20, 2025
Gremsy Launches Appreciation Program for VIO EO/IR Payload

Gremsy's VIO Appreciation Campaign will offer financial credits to drone OEMs and distributors who submit flight footage and testimonials highlighting the advanced visual-inertial payload system in mission-critical operations

Nov 19, 2025
Kraken Robotics Partners with BlueZone to Deliver Advanced SAS Technologies

Kraken Robotics appoints BlueZone Group as an authorized reseller, expanding regional access to its advanced SAS and KATFISH systems and strengthening in-country support capabilities across Australia and New Zealand

Nov 19, 2025
Elistair Releases Dual Payload Configuration to Enhance Drone Communication & ISR

Elistair has unveiled a dual payload configuration for its Khronos drone, integrating a tactical radio and EO camera to create a persistent, multi-mission aerial mast for secure communications and ISR in complex operational environments

Nov 19, 2025
Alva Industries to Exhibit SlimTorq Motors & FiberPrinting Technology at SPS 2025

Alva Industries to showcase FiberPrinting stator technology and SlimTorq motors at SPS 2025, November 25–27, with new sizes and demos at Hall 3 Booth 259

Nov 19, 2025
GA-ASI & Saab to Demonstrate AEW&C on MQ-9B UAS in 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Saab are set to conduct a full flight demonstration of an Airborne Early Warning and Control capability on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft in Southern California

Nov 19, 2025
PlanBlue Partnership to Expand Sustainable Deep-Sea Intelligence

PlanBlue and Orpheus Ocean have partnered to advance seafloor intelligence, merging AI-powered imaging with deep-rated AUV platforms for sustainable ocean monitoring and protection

Nov 18, 2025
TEKEVER & MERIO Partner to Advance ISR Capabilities in European Aerial Platforms

TEKEVER’s new MoU with MERIO explores integrating advanced EO/IR gimbals into its aerial systems, strengthening ISR capabilities and expanding collaboration within France’s technology ecosystem

Nov 18, 2025
FarSounder Integration Expands Real-Time 3D Sonar Capabilities for Modern Navigation Systems

FarSounder has integrated its Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar with Anschütz’s SYNAPSIS (W)ECDIS NX, enabling real-time subsurface data to be visualized directly within the navigation system

Nov 18, 2025
Future Indirect Fires Summit 2026 Explores Fires Modernization & Next-Gen Capabilities

IDGA's 2026 Future Indirect Fires Summit on January 27-28 in Arlington, Virginia, will bring together 300+ military and industry leaders to discuss modernization, emerging long- and short-range fires, and training, advancing survivability, precision, and operational effectiveness.

Nov 18, 2025
LiDAR Summit 2025 at Fullerton College Explores Advances in 3D Geospatial Technology

The LiDAR Summit 2025 at Fullerton College will bring together industry and education leaders to highlight advances in 3D geospatial technology, featuring technology demonstrations, panels, breakout sessions, and a keynote address by Pete Kelsey, founder of VCTO Labs

Nov 18, 2025
GA-ASI Displays Full-Size CCA Model at Dubai Airshow

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is showcasing its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, a semi-autonomous unmanned fighter jet focused on rapid, affordable production and air-to-air operations, at the Dubai Airshow 17th-21st November, 2025

Nov 17, 2025
New RTK GNSS Compass Starter Kit Complements UAV Autopilots

ArduSimple's new kit can calculate true north and aircraft heading with an accuracy of less than 0.1 degrees

Nov 17, 2025
MostaTech Expands FOG Line With New Digital-Output VG2103SD Gyroscope

MostaTech has expanded its VG2103S series with the VG2103SD, a digital-output fiber optic gyroscope offering enhanced precision and real-time integration capabilities

Nov 17, 2025
Naval Drone with Next-Gen Sonar Delivered to French Navy for Mine Warfare & Countermeasures

Thales has delivered a new autonomous surface naval drone to the French Navy, advancing the MMCM programme with enhanced mine-countermeasure capabilities and integrated sensor technologies

Nov 17, 2025
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