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.

Sagetech MX Transponder Selected for Long-Endurance UAS
Sagetech MX Transponder Selected for Long-Endurance UAS

Sagetech Corporation has announced that its MX transponder product line has been selected by PAE ISR for the Resolute Eagle,...

Jun 08, 2018
Protector USV Conducts Missile Firing Demonstration for NATO
Protector USV Conducts Missile Firing Demonstration for NATO

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced that it has carried out a successful exercise for NATO forces, to demonstrate the...

Jun 08, 2018
Department of Interior Awards Contract for Emergency UAS Firefighting Support
Department of Interior Awards Contract for Emergency UAS Firefighting Support

Bridger Aerospace has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Interior (“DOI”) to supply...

Jun 07, 2018
FLIR Unveils Next-Generation Black Hornet 3 Nano-UAV
FLIR Unveils Next-Generation Black Hornet 3 Nano-UAV

FLIR Systems has announced the launch of the Black Hornet 3 nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for use by global militaries,...

Jun 07, 2018
Kratos to Provide Aerial Target Drone Systems to U.S. Army
Kratos to Provide Aerial Target Drone Systems to U.S. Army

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division (DRSS) has been awarded...

Jun 06, 2018
3W-International Comment on Company Developments
3W-International Comment on Company Developments

Recently 3W-International GmbH has undergone some turbulent times, which have brought about a number developments and changes. Karsten Schudt, Managing...

Jun 06, 2018
Details Announced for Aerodynamics 2018 Conference
Details Announced for Aerodynamics 2018 Conference

Conference Series LLC Ltd has confirmed details for the 7th International Conference on Aerodynamics, Fluid dynamics and Aerospace Engineering (Aerodynamics...

Jun 06, 2018
Moog Industrial Releases Micro Servo Valve for ROVs
Moog Industrial Releases Micro Servo Valve for ROVs

Moog Inc. has released a micro-sized servo valve for use applications such as remotely operated vehicles (ROV), mobile robotics and autonomous vehicles. The...

Jun 05, 2018
General Robotics Launches Counter-Drone Remote Weapon Station
General Robotics Launches Counter-Drone Remote Weapon Station

General Robotics has announced the development of the Pitbull, an ultralight remote weapon station with counter-drone capabilities. The Pitbull provides...

Jun 05, 2018
Case Study: Financing Facilitates Large-Scale UAV Inspection Project
Case Study: Financing Facilitates Large-Scale UAV Inspection Project

AP Equipment Financing, a leading provider of flexible financing solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturers and operators, has released...

Jun 05, 2018
GA-ASI Announces Successful MQ-25 Stingray Engine Test
GA-ASI Announces Successful MQ-25 Stingray Engine Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced that it has completed its first powered run of the Pratt &...

Jun 04, 2018
ASV Global Gains ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
ASV Global Gains ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation

ASV Global, a developer of unmanned surface vessel (USV) technologies, has announced that it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015...

Jun 04, 2018
Knifefish Mine Countermeasure UUV Completes Sea Acceptance Testing
Knifefish Mine Countermeasure UUV Completes Sea Acceptance Testing

General Dynamics Mission Systems has announced that it has successfully completed all stages of formal Sea Acceptance Testing (SAT) of...

Jun 04, 2018
Drone Delivery Canada Selected for BVLOS Remote Communities Project
Drone Delivery Canada Selected for BVLOS Remote Communities Project

Drone Delivery Canada has announced that Transport Canada has selected the company to participate in the department’s Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight...

Jun 04, 2018
MQ-4C Triton UAS to Commence Flight Operations
MQ-4C Triton UAS to Commence Flight Operations

Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy have announced the forthcoming operational readiness of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS)....

Jun 04, 2018
World’s First Solid-State LiDAR Unmanned Logistics Vehicle Announced
World’s First Solid-State LiDAR Unmanned Logistics Vehicle Announced

Alibaba Group’s Cainiao Network and RoboSense have announced the release of the G Plus, the world’s first solid-state LiDAR unmanned...

May 31, 2018
UAVOS Develops New Rotor Blades for Unmanned Helicopters
UAVOS Develops New Rotor Blades for Unmanned Helicopters

UAVOS has announced that the company has developed a new main rotor blade to be installed on its unmanned helicopters...

May 31, 2018
UMS SKELDAR Partners with QinetiQ Target Systems
UMS SKELDAR Partners with QinetiQ Target Systems

UMS SKELDAR, a manufacturer of NATO-compliant rotary Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions, has announced that...

May 30, 2018
GA-ASI Launches SkyGuardian UAS Canadian Team
GA-ASI Launches SkyGuardian UAS Canadian Team

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the official launch of Team SkyGuardian Canada, consisting of Canadian industry teammates...

May 30, 2018
Experts to Speak at ‘Disruptive Technology for Defence’ Conference
Experts to Speak at ‘Disruptive Technology for Defence’ Conference

Defence IQ has announced that General Sir Richard Barrons has been confirmed as the chair of the Disruptive Technology for...

May 29, 2018
Memsense Develops High-Performance IMUs for Unmanned Systems
Memsense Develops High-Performance IMUs for Unmanned Systems

Memsense, a leading developer of MEMS-based IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and...

May 28, 2018
Australian Army Deploys Black Hornet Nano UAS
Australian Army Deploys Black Hornet Nano UAS

The Australian Department of Defence has announced that unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will be rolled out to Australian Army soldiers...

May 28, 2018
Autonomous Delivery Truck Completes Driving Tests
Autonomous Delivery Truck Completes Driving Tests

Suning Logistics has announced that it has completed driving tests for its autonomous heavy-duty truck, “Strolling Dragon,” in Shanghai, marking...

May 28, 2018
New Direct Georeferencing Survey Solution Released for UAVs
New Direct Georeferencing Survey Solution Released for UAVs

Klau Geomatics, a developer of Post Processed Kinematic (PPK) direct georeferencing technology, has announced its new high-accuracy georeferencing solution for...

May 28, 2018
Leonardo to Develop Italian Unmanned Traffic Management System
Leonardo to Develop Italian Unmanned Traffic Management System

Leonardo has announced that it has been selected by ENAV, the company that manages civilian air traffic in Italy, as...

May 28, 2018
Lockheed Upgrades Long-Endurance UAS with VTOL Capabilities
Lockheed Upgrades Long-Endurance UAS with VTOL Capabilities

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Stalker eXtended Endurance (XE) unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been upgraded with a vertical...

May 25, 2018
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