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.
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
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Evolito and VÆRIDION have partnered to develop electric propulsion technology for the Microliner aircraft, aiming to deliver improved propulsion efficiency and operational safety
General Atomics and Saab are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft with advanced AEW&C capabilities, expanding cost-effective aerial surveillance options
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
Exail’s DriX USV and Ifremer’s Ulyx AUV were jointly deployed for the first time, demonstrating advanced cooperative capabilities in deep-sea exploration
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
GA-ASI demonstrated autonomous combat capabilities and software integration using multiple aircraft and standardized government reference architectures
Intelligent Energy secures major funding to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell development for zero emission aviation, targeting eVTOLs and regional aircraft by the 2030s
YellowScan is hosting a live demo of its topo-bathymetric LiDAR, showcasing data collection, processing, and CloudStation software for streamlined survey workflows
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
Astra Systems has demonstrated its advanced Arbiter 1A FPV drone to the U.S. Army, showcasing tactical agility, ISR capabilities, and battlefield readiness
HBK has updated its SensorCloud RTK service, integrating with HBK navigation systems to provide centimeter-level accuracy and simplified deployment for autonomous systems
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
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
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
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
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