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.

Order Placed for Advanced Counter-UAS System

ParaZero has received the first order for its robust, multi-layered CUAS system, offering an advanced platform for mitigating potential threats posed by rogue or hostile drones

Sep 18, 2024
Unveiling of New Long-Endurance Hybrid VTOL UAS at AAD Expo

The Shadowfax UAS SF30, designed to provide a cost-effective ISR capability, will be showcased at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo

Sep 17, 2024
UMST USA 2024 Conference: Program & Speaker Lineup Announced

Taking place from September 23-25 in Arlington, Virginia, Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA (UMST) 2024 will cover key topics including USVs, AI and autonomy, and UAVs

Sep 17, 2024
Alpha Unmanned Systems Joins REPMUS Maritime Robotics Exercise 

Alpha Unmanned Systems will participate in the REPMUS exercise in Portugal, deploying UAVs for mine detection, maritime surveillance, and threat identification

Sep 17, 2024
New Robust Gyroscopes Launched for Enhanced Stabilization & Pointing Accuracy

Inertial Labs has introduced the TAG-307 and TAG-207 gyroscopes, offering enhanced stabilization and pointing accuracy for guidance systems, gimbals, and electro-optical platforms

Sep 17, 2024
Light UAS Operator Certificate Awarded for Urban Drone Delivery

Matternet has received what is reportedly the first Light UAS Operator Certificate from Swiss FOCA for advanced drone operations, allowing BVLOS drone flights over populated areas

Sep 17, 2024
Flight Data Integration for Public Safety Drone Missions

AirData has integrated Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS UAV to advance public safety operations, providing a unified solution for flight data management, compliance reporting, and operational readiness

Sep 17, 2024
New American-Made Nano Drone Unveiled

Vantage Robotics introduces Trace, a pocket-sized nano drone designed to enhance national security, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure management through advanced reconnaissance and portability

Sep 16, 2024
New High-Speed Tiltrotor VTOL Drone Launched

T-DRONES' fully-electric VA17 is rapidly deployable and provides flight times of up to 120 minutes

Sep 16, 2024
UAVOS Develops Robust Rotor Blade for UAVs

UAVOS has developed a robust composite rotor blade for UAVs, designed to reduce maintenance costs, improve performance, and withstand harsh environments

Sep 16, 2024
EO/IR Imaging System for Group 1 & 2 UAS Unveiled

AVT Australia has unveiled the CM102, a lightweight, gyro-stabilized EO and LWIR imaging system designed to enhance ISR operations for sUAS in demanding environments

Sep 16, 2024
New Abnormality Detection Technology for Drones Inspecting Power Facilities

SENSYN ROBOTICS and Chubu Electric Power Grid's newly developed AI detects rust and bolt dropout, automating drone inspections for power transmission towers

Sep 16, 2024
ISO Accreditation Achieved for RCV Engines

RCV Engines Ltd has achieved its ISO 9001 (2015), providing its customers with the assurance that it will continue to produce consistent, high-quality services and technology

Sep 13, 2024
HUGIN Endurance AUV Makes Record-Breaking Autonomous Mission

Kongsberg Discovery's 8-ton, 40ft, HUGIN Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) operated completely independent of all human interaction and with no external navigation aiding for the duration its deployment

Sep 13, 2024
Dufour Unmanned Tilt-Wing Aircraft Flies in Sweden

In a total of 12 automated flights, Dufour’s team demonstrated the capabilities of unmanned tilt-wing aircraft in general and the in-house flight control system in particular

Sep 13, 2024
Red Cat Adds VTOL Tricopter to Drone Lineup

Red Cat has acquired FlightWave Aerospace Systems, expanding its military drone offerings with the Edge 130 Blue, a long-endurance, Blue UAS-certified VTOL tricopter

Sep 13, 2024
Honeywell Enhances Defense Technology Solutions with CAES Acquisition

Through the acquisition of CAES, Honeywell is set to both increase production and upgrade positions on critical platforms, including the F-35, EA-18G, AMRAAM and GMLRS

Sep 13, 2024
Tilt-Duct VTOL Vehicle Completes First Flight

Piasecki has completed its first flight of the Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System Tilt-Duct VTOL Vehicle, designed to provide embedded multi-mission C4I, ISR, combat, and logistics

Sep 13, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Sep 13, 2024
New Housed Compact Helical GNSS Antennas Released

Calian has introduced three new housed compact helical GNSS antennas, 10mm shorter and 10 grams lighter than previous models while providing the same impressive performance

Sep 13, 2024
Ascent AeroSystems Full Range of Coaxial UAVs Showcased at Land Forces 2024

Ascent AeroSystems has showcased its versatile, high-performance coaxial UAVs at the Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exhibition at stand G084 in Melbourne, September 11–13, 2024

Sep 12, 2024
Autonomous Aircraft Control System Undergoes Flight Testing

Merlin has launched the flight test campaign for its certification-ready Cessna Caravan equipped with the Merlin Pilot, showcasing advanced automation and safety features

Sep 12, 2024
MIMO Radar System Trialled for Urban Airspace Monitoring

HENSOLDT, alongside partners, tested a new MIMO radar system for monitoring uncontrolled airspace, completing flight trials with drones and helicopters to validate its effectiveness in urban environments

Sep 12, 2024
Collaboration for Efficiency in Commercial Drone Operations

YellowScan and WISPR’s new partnership will aid industries requiring high-precision aerial data, including infrastructure inspection, land surveying, agriculture, mining, and more

Sep 12, 2024
New Drone Unveiled for Military & Law Enforcement Operations

The APEX Drone is engineered with up to 45 minutes of flight time, a payload capacity of 5 pounds, and a quick-release exchangeable payload system

Sep 12, 2024
New Closed-Loop Digital Accelerometer Launched

TDK Corporation’s new Tronics AXO314 high-performance digital MEMS accelerometer has ±14g input range, ideal for industrial applications operating under shock and vibration

Sep 12, 2024
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