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.

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
RTK GNSS Solutions for Drones & Robotics

ArduSimple's products allow OEMs and systems integrators to easily evaluate centimeter-level and millimeter-level positioning technologies

Sep 11, 2024
Robosys Announces MATS 2024 Presentation

The Robosys CSO will present in Theme 4 of MATS 2024, Autonomous Platforms: the Next Generation & Supporting Technology, focusing on ANS for COLREGS compliant USVs

Sep 11, 2024
Partnership to Distribute Aerial Fire Suppression UAVs

FireSwarm Solutions is now the exclusive distributor of ACC Innovation’s full product catalog across North America, including the ultra heavy-lift, long endurance Thunder Wasp UAS Quadcopter

Sep 11, 2024
Smart Surveillance Systems for Airspace Management & Counter-UAS

Accipiter's surveillance solutions and wide-area radar networks are key enablers for BVLOS UAV operations and counter-UAS

Sep 10, 2024
Persistent Systems Expands Wave Relay Ecosystem with Advanced Robotics Integration

Remotec, a Peraton subsidiary, has partnered with Persistent Systems, making Wave Relay® the exclusive network provider for its ANDROS robotic platforms

Sep 10, 2024
Greensea IQ Launches Enhanced Underwater Hull Inspection Robot for EverClean IQ

The solution combines the hull crawling robot and underwater flight capabilities of its EverClean hull cleaning robot with multiple integrated ultrasonic metal thickness sensors and cameras to create a powerful new underwater inspection tool

Sep 10, 2024
DJI Launches Compact Drone with 4K Video & AI Features

DJI has introduced Neo, a lightweight drone that offers AI-powered subject tracking, QuickShots, and 4K video, launched directly from the palm of a hand without requiring a remote

Sep 10, 2024
Rugged Ground Control Station Launched at Commercial UAV Expo

Mobilicom has introduced the next-gen 8-inch Controller Pro, a Ground Control Station (GCS) designed to enhance control of uncrewed vehicles with advanced features and rugged durability

Sep 10, 2024
Partnership Formed with Autonomous Solar Panels Drone Company

ParaZero has signed a $230,000 agreement to develop and certify a safe drone operating system for BladeRanger’s urban drones, designed for inspecting and washing solar panels

Sep 10, 2024
Drone-Based Aerial Intelligence & Situational Awareness Solutions for Civilian & Defense Applications

Red Cat Holdings’ products include Blue UAS-approved systems for mission-critical government and military applications

Sep 09, 2024
CRP Technology to Debut at DroneX & Space-Comm Expo

See CRP Technology at DroneX Expo in London and Space-Comm Expo Scotland in September and explore the latest advancements in 3D printed parts manufactured by CRP

Sep 09, 2024
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