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.

Marine Laboratory Advances Shallow Water Mapping with RIEGL Bathymetric LiDAR

Plymouth Marine Laboratory is advancing shallow water mapping using RIEGL's UAV-mounted bathymetric LiDAR, enabling high-resolution, low-impact environmental data collection and research

Jun 20, 2025
UAV Support Equipment & Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions

WilliamsRDM has a deep pedigree in the aerospace and defense industries and has partnered with leading defense primes as well as the United States Government

Jun 20, 2025
Evolito to Develop Electric Propulsion System in New Aerospace Collaboration

Evolito and VÆRIDION have partnered to develop electric propulsion technology for the Microliner aircraft, aiming to deliver improved propulsion efficiency and operational safety

Jun 19, 2025
New GA-ASI Collaboration Enhances AEW Capability on MQ-9B Platform

General Atomics and Saab are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft with advanced AEW&C capabilities, expanding cost-effective aerial surveillance options

Jun 19, 2025
Gremsy and UPTEKO Announce Progress in Next-Gen UAV Imaging Systems

Following the signing of an MoU, Gremsy and UPTEKO unveil key milestones in developing next-gen UAV imaging systems, demonstrating rapid progress in their strategic collaboration

Jun 19, 2025
Exail Showcases Integrated USV & AUV Operations in Collaborative Trial

Exail’s DriX USV and Ifremer’s Ulyx AUV were jointly deployed for the first time, demonstrating advanced cooperative capabilities in deep-sea exploration

Jun 19, 2025
Advanced Turnkey UAS Solutions for Civilian & Defense Applications

Altus LSA's multirotor and fixed-wing drones have been selected by leading clients including NATO, FRONTEX, and the European Maritime Safety Agency

Jun 19, 2025
ParaZero Showcases DropAir & DefendAir Systems at U.S. Security Event

ParaZero participated in live demonstrations at the Constellis Security Conference in Virginia, highlighting its DropAir supply delivery system and DefendAir counter-UAS technology to U.S. and international security representatives

Jun 19, 2025
Autonomous GA-ASI Jet Executes Successful Simulated Shoot-Down

GA-ASI demonstrated autonomous combat capabilities and software integration using multiple aircraft and standardized government reference architectures

Jun 19, 2025
Intelligent Energy Awarded £17 Million to Accelerate Zero Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development

Intelligent Energy secures major funding to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell development for zero emission aviation, targeting eVTOLs and regional aircraft by the 2030s

Jun 19, 2025
YellowScan to Present Advanced LiDAR Technology at Live Demo

YellowScan is hosting a live demo of its topo-bathymetric LiDAR, showcasing data collection, processing, and CloudStation software for streamlined survey workflows

Jun 19, 2025
Greensea IQ to Hold First Public Demonstration of Bayonet 350 AUGV

Greensea IQ will publicly debut its Bayonet 350 AUGV, showcasing autonomous nearshore capabilities in San Diego this June

Jun 19, 2025
Delair Introduces DT61 Long-Range Observation Drone with Enhanced Payload

New fixed-wing, vertical takeoff drone expands Delair's aerial vehicle portfolio for diverse civilian and military missions

Jun 18, 2025
Gremsy Unveils Advanced Payload & Gimbal Solutions at Japan Drone 2025

Gremsy showcased its latest gimbal and payload innovations at Japan Drone 2025, marking a strategic entry into Japan’s highly demanding drone market

Jun 18, 2025
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía to Advance Autonomy in European VTOL Defense Drones

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía will supply critical autonomous navigation technology for Europe’s VANTAGE project, advancing next-gen VTOL drone capabilities for defense operations

Jun 18, 2025
Small Propeller-Driven UAS Launched Effect for Uncrewed Operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled the PELE, a versatile, semi-autonomous uncrewed launched effect with 7 hour endurance, optimized for use on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian®, that can also be launched from the ground

Jun 18, 2025
FPV Drone Showcased in Live Military Demonstration

Astra Systems has demonstrated its advanced Arbiter 1A FPV drone to the U.S. Army, showcasing tactical agility, ISR capabilities, and battlefield readiness

Jun 18, 2025
Advanced Long-Range & Heavy-Payload Unmanned Helicopters

Sabrobotix's LIZARD helicopter UAVs are equipped with built-in AI computing modules and are ideal for both civilian and defense applications

Jun 17, 2025
UAVOS Rotor Blades Validated in OEM Program Testing for UAV Applications

UAVOS has completed successful overload testing of its composite rotor blades, validating their structural integrity for UAVs up to 50 kg MTOW

Jun 17, 2025
HBK Updates RTK Service for Precise Positioning in Autonomous Systems

HBK has updated its SensorCloud RTK service, integrating with HBK navigation systems to provide centimeter-level accuracy and simplified deployment for autonomous systems

Jun 17, 2025
BVLOS Waiver Granted for Mountain Resort Drone Operations Using uAvionix DAA System

The FAA has granted a BVLOS waiver enabling drone operations at mountain resorts, leveraging uAvionix’s ground-based DAA system and Intellition’s autonomous flight capabilities

Jun 17, 2025
Remote Drone Inspections Begin on North Sea Oil Platform

Aker Solutions has advanced offshore inspection with autonomous drones, completing a BVLOS flight from shore and integrating AI-driven monitoring on a North Sea platform

Jun 17, 2025
Navy Expands USV Capabilities with Persistent MANET Technology

Persistent Systems has been selected for a major U.S. Navy contract, providing advanced MANET communications to support current and future unmanned surface vessel operations

Jun 17, 2025
GA-ASI Spotlights Advanced Uncrewed Systems at Paris 2025

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is internationally showcasing a full-scale model of the company’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at the Paris Air Show 2025 at Stand B-176, Hall 3

Jun 16, 2025
NDAA-Compliant Hydrogen-Powered Drone Solutions

Cellen's fully-electric UAVs offer best-in-class flight times of up to 150 minutes, with zero emissions and seamless refueling capabilities

Jun 16, 2025
Cambridge Pixel Collaboration to Advance Police Force C-UAS Technology

Cambridge Pixel and OpenWorks Engineering are collaborating to deliver adaptable counter-drone systems tailored for European law enforcement agencies

Jun 16, 2025
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