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.

Details Announced for 3DPrinting@home and Robot@home Expos
Details Announced for 3DPrinting@home and Robot@home Expos

Rising Media and IFA have announced details of 3DPrinting@home powered by Inside 3D Printing and Robot@home powered by Innorobo, part...

Aug 23, 2016
Raytheon to Modernize Ground Controls for U.S. Air Force Global Hawk UAS
Raytheon to Modernize Ground Controls for U.S. Air Force Global Hawk UAS

Raytheon Company has been awarded a subcontract valued up to $104 million to modernize the ground segment for the U.S....

Aug 22, 2016
Wingsland Unveils S6 Mini Drone
Wingsland Unveils S6 Mini Drone

Shenzhen Wingsland Technology Co., Ltd (Wingsland) has officially launched its new S6 mini drone. With four folding motor arms and...

Aug 22, 2016
Understanding Cooling Methods Used in AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies
Understanding Cooling Methods Used in AC-DC and DC-DC Power Supplies

Aegis Power Systems, a manufacturer of power supply solutions for industrial, commercial and military applications, has written a technical article...

Aug 22, 2016
New High Temperature Carbon Fiber Composite for Unmanned Systems
New High Temperature Carbon Fiber Composite for Unmanned Systems

Allred and Associates Inc. has unveiled details of a new DragonPlate High Temperature carbon fiber composite, capable of withstanding the...

Aug 22, 2016
Triad RF Systems Launches New Bi-Directional Amplifier for Unmanned Systems
Triad RF Systems Launches New Bi-Directional Amplifier for Unmanned Systems

Triad RF Systems, a designer and manufacturer of RF and Microwave amplifiers and amplifier systems, has announced the release of...

Aug 19, 2016
UK Ministry of Defence Purchases Third Zephyr-S UAV
UK Ministry of Defence Purchases Third Zephyr-S UAV

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that it has ordered a third Zephyr-S Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), as...

Aug 18, 2016
Oceana and MARE Release Discoveries from Seafloor ROV Expedition
Oceana and MARE Release Discoveries from Seafloor ROV Expedition

Oceana, an international ocean conservation organization, and Marine Applied Research & Exploration (MARE) have announced that they have released findings...

Aug 18, 2016
X-ES Announces 16-Core Intel Xeon D Single Board Computers
X-ES Announces 16-Core Intel Xeon D Single Board Computers

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES), a developer of embedded computing solutions, has announced that its Intel Xeon D-1500 family processor-based single...

Aug 17, 2016
QinetiQ to Integrate Unmanned Systems in Multinational Demonstration
QinetiQ to Integrate Unmanned Systems in Multinational Demonstration

QinetiQ has announced that it will provide the UK component of a multinational demonstration of unmanned and autonomous systems under...

Aug 17, 2016
Elbit Systems of America Showcases Hermes 450 UAS
Elbit Systems of America Showcases Hermes 450 UAS

Elbit Systems of America has announced that, along with its local partners, it has hosted an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) field...

Aug 17, 2016
Details announced for 3rd Annual International Drone Expo
Details announced for 3rd Annual International Drone Expo

International Drone Expo (IDE) has announced details of its all-new and upgraded show activations for 2016. IDE, the largest gathering...

Aug 17, 2016
Fairview Microwave Announces New Coaxial Packaged Bi-Directional Amplifiers
Fairview Microwave Announces New Coaxial Packaged Bi-Directional Amplifiers

Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of microwave and RF components, has announced the release of a line of coaxial packaged...

Aug 17, 2016
Mountain RF Sensors Announces Enhanced Direct Mount UAV Antennas
Mountain RF Sensors Announces Enhanced Direct Mount UAV Antennas

Mountain RF Sensors, a manufacturer of radio frequency products, has announced the latest addition to its product line, an enhanced...

Aug 16, 2016
DARPA Issues RFI for Counter-UAS Capabilities
DARPA Issues RFI for Counter-UAS Capabilities

DARPA has announced that it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore ideas and approaches to improve protection...

Aug 16, 2016
Tamron Releases Ultra-Compact UAV Camera Module
Tamron Releases Ultra-Compact UAV Camera Module

Tamron, an integrated optics manufacturer and leader in the security/surveillance equipment industry, has released the MP1010M-VC, an Ultra-Compact Camera Module...

Aug 16, 2016
Elbit Systems Announces Skylark C Tactical Maritime UAS
Elbit Systems Announces Skylark C Tactical Maritime UAS

Elbit Systems has announced the Skylark C, an autonomous Mini Unmanned Aircraft System (Mini-UAS) specifically designed and built for maritime applications....

Aug 15, 2016
UK MoD Launches Defence Innovation Initiative
UK MoD Launches Defence Innovation Initiative

The UK government has announced details of a new defence innovation initiative to support the development of futuristic technologies and...

Aug 15, 2016
Predator B UAS Detects and Tracks Ballistic Missile in Defense Test
Predator B UAS Detects and Tracks Ballistic Missile in Defense Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced that through a contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), it executed a...

Aug 15, 2016
u-blox Unveils New Miniature GNSS Receiver
u-blox Unveils New Miniature GNSS Receiver

u‑blox has announced the latest addition to its lineup of miniature GNSS receivers, the small 7x7mm form factor EVA‑M8Q

Aug 12, 2016
U.S. Navy Deploys AeroVironment Puma AE UAS Aboard Guided Missile Destroyer
U.S. Navy Deploys AeroVironment Puma AE UAS Aboard Guided Missile Destroyer

AeroVironment, Inc. has announced that the United States Navy has tested and deployed the company’s RQ-20B Puma small UAS aboard a...

Aug 11, 2016
ASV Global to Provide SeaTrepid DeepSea with New Unmanned Surface Vehicles
ASV Global to Provide SeaTrepid DeepSea with New Unmanned Surface Vehicles

ASV Global, a developer of unmanned and autonomous surface vehicle technology, has announced that it is to design and build...

Aug 10, 2016
ViaSat Announces NSA-Certified Network Encryptors for Tactical Applications
ViaSat Announces NSA-Certified Network Encryptors for Tactical Applications

ViaSat Inc., a global broadband services and technology company, has announced that the company’s latest KG-250XS and IPS-250X secure network...

Aug 10, 2016
KDE Direct Introduces Build Your System for VTOL UAVs
KDE Direct Introduces Build Your System for VTOL UAVs

KDE Direct has launched a “Build Your System” application, designed to help determine the thrust requirements of a multi-rotor/VTOL UAV. The...

Aug 10, 2016
Ultravance Offers UAV Business Development Opportunities
Ultravance Offers UAV Business Development Opportunities

Ultravance, a company specialising in marketing, business development and sales, has teamed up with Unmanned Systems Technology to reach a...

Aug 09, 2016
Liquid Robotics and Hydro Systems Development Deliver USVs to Japan Coast Guard
Liquid Robotics and Hydro Systems Development Deliver USVs to Japan Coast Guard

Liquid Robotics, a developer of unmanned ocean robots, has announced that in conjunction with the firm’s Japanese partner Hydro Systems...

Aug 09, 2016
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