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.

VersaLogic Releases Low Cost PC/104-Plus Embedded Computers

VersaLogic Corp., the embedded industry’s most trusted computer company, has announced “SandCat” — a low-cost rugged new PC/104-Plus™ Single Board...

Nov 13, 2018
Counter-UAS Sensors Integrated into Light Armoured Vehicle

MyDefence Communication has announced the successful integration of Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology into vehicle platforms for military forces....

Nov 12, 2018
New Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Multirotor Drone Unveiled

HES Energy Systems has announced the launch of HYCOPTER, an industrial-grade multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for large-scale industrial...

Nov 12, 2018
Micro-Tactical Aerostat Developed for Forces Reconnaissance

RT LTA Systems has announced the introduction of the SkyStar 120, a micro-tactical aerostat system designed to provide commanders in...

Nov 12, 2018
Four-Channel Multispectral Camera Developed for DJI Drones

Sentera has announced that it has developed the AGX840, an update to the company’s 4-channel multispectral camera, engineered specifically for...

Nov 12, 2018
NASA Incorporates 3D Geolocation Technology for Urban Drone Operations

NextNav, a provider of 3D geolocation services, has announced that its Metropolitan Beacon System (MBS) service has been accepted for...

Nov 09, 2018
SATCOM Communications Node for UAS Completes First Flight Test

e2E Satcom Limited, a provider of satellite communications solutions, has announced that it has successfully completed its first over-the-air flight...

Nov 08, 2018
Fugro and L3 ASV to Develop Advanced Autonomous Commercial Survey Vessels

L3 ASV and Fugro have announced the signing of a joint development agreement to create the next generation of autonomous...

Nov 08, 2018
Advanced Radar System Successfully Integrated with Unmanned Aerostat

Lockheed Martin has announced that it has completed the successful integration of a Telephonics RDR-1700B radar onto a 74K unmanned...

Nov 08, 2018
Kratos Completes Multi-Day Aerial Target Drone Missions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that it has recently completed multiple series of approximately twenty flights, including many...

Nov 08, 2018
Nano RF Connectivity Modules Introduced for Harsh Environments

TE Connectivity has announced the release of its new NanoRF modules and contacts, which double the density of today’s VITA...

Nov 07, 2018
Article: Guidelines for Bluetooth Circuit Board Design

Printed circuit boards with Bluetooth technology can be problematic with interference, lost data and poor signal integrity if certain precautions...

Nov 07, 2018
New Rugged Vision Platform Supports On-Vehicle Development

D3 Engineering has announced the release of its DesignCore RVP-TDA2Px Development Kit for autonomous systems development. The production-intent kit features...

Nov 07, 2018
FRAMOS Introduces Modularized Embedded Vision Product Line

FRAMOS, a supplier of imaging products for unmanned systems applications, has announced the launch of its Embedded Vision (EV) Ecosystem...

Nov 07, 2018
Data Processing and GNSS Base Station Developed for DJI Drones

Skycatch has announced the launch of its new on-premise data processing and GNSS base station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),...

Nov 06, 2018
USV Designed to Provide Fuel and Cargo Delivery to Offshore Locations

UAVOS has announced that it has developed a new Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) that provides a refuelling system to remote...

Nov 06, 2018
Delair Unveils Fixed-Wing UAV for Agricultural Surveying

Delair has announced the launch of a new drone platform specifically optimized for the agriculture industry, the Delair UX11 Ag....

Nov 06, 2018
Microdrones Acquires Middle Eastern Geomatics Service Provider

Microdrones, a provider of professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) solutions, has announced that, as part of an ongoing global expansion,...

Nov 05, 2018
NWUAV Completes First Phase of FAA Certification for Propulsion System

Northwest UAV (NWUAV), has announced that it has successfully completed the first phase towards Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR...

Nov 02, 2018
FLIR Systems Announces New Family of Deep Learning-Enabled Cameras

FLIR Systems has announced the launch of the FLIR Firefly family of deep learning inference-enabled machine vision cameras. The FLIR...

Nov 02, 2018
Small Form Factor Mobile Encryptor Developed for UAS Applications

General Dynamics Mission Systems has announced the expansion of its TACLANE family of Type 1 encryptors, with the new, small...

Nov 02, 2018
Tersus Unveils New RTK Receiver with Calibration-Free Compensation

Tersus GNSS has announced that it has unveiled its next-generation Oscar RTK Receiver at the InterGEO 2018 trade show. The...

Nov 01, 2018
Azure Demonstrates OpenVPX Software-Definable RF Receiver to US Navy

Azure Summit Technology, a provider of high-performance RF electronics products for the Department of Defense, has announced that it has...

Nov 01, 2018
Elbit Systems to Provide UAS to European Maritime Safety Agency

Elbit Systems has announced that it has been awarded a framework contract to provide maritime Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) patrol...

Nov 01, 2018
Kratos Opens New Unmanned Aircraft Production Facility

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that it has opened a new 100,000 square foot unmanned aerial system (UAS)...

Nov 01, 2018
AUVSI Launches UAS Operator Certification Program

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the launch of its new Trusted Operator Program (TOP) –...

Nov 01, 2018
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