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.
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
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
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
UAVOS has developed a robust composite rotor blade for UAVs, designed to reduce maintenance costs, improve performance, and withstand harsh environments
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
SENSYN ROBOTICS and Chubu Electric Power Grid's newly developed AI detects rust and bolt dropout, automating drone inspections for power transmission towers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Merlin has launched the flight test campaign for its certification-ready Cessna Caravan equipped with the Merlin Pilot, showcasing advanced automation and safety features
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
YellowScan and WISPR’s new partnership will aid industries requiring high-precision aerial data, including infrastructure inspection, land surveying, agriculture, mining, and more
TDK Corporation’s new Tronics AXO314 high-performance digital MEMS accelerometer has ±14g input range, ideal for industrial applications operating under shock and vibration
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
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
Remotec, a Peraton subsidiary, has partnered with Persistent Systems, making Wave Relay® the exclusive network provider for its ANDROS robotic platforms
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