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.
SIMNET Academy has launched a series of online self-guided simulation-based training courses, equipping pilots with the skills necessary to handle complex failure scenarios in the field
AVSS' PRS-M3DT drone parachute for the DJI Dock 2 has received FAA Category 2 and 3 compliance, allowing legal flights over people without requiring a waiver
Tesseract’s Ag Drone will use advanced computer vision and optics to give farmers detailed, real-time information about their fields, enabling them to make informed crop or data decisions
The UltraFORCE 380-HDc imaging system, unveiled at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow, delivers superior high-definition multi-spectral imaging in a compact, low-profile package
The new concept exhibited at Farnborough Airshow 2024 is a ground launched anti-air munition targeting threats that include Class 1 & smaller Class 2 small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) and Loitering Munitions
PteroDynamics and Overwatch Group have flown the Transwing UAS for the first time in the UK, demonstrating the ability to launch and land on small footprints regardless of the angle
Vayu Robotics has debuted what is reportedly the world’s first on-road Delivery Robot powered by AI Robotics foundation models, aiming to slash the cost of e-commerce deliveries
To advance the integration of unsegregated crewed and uncrewed operations, uAvionix has integrated its FlightLine surveillance services with Volant Autonomy’s ITM system
The Windtalker™ upgrade by Edgesource and Trust Automation enhances the security of a popular drone detection platform, addressing national security concerns
Vigilant Aerospace, DeTect, and Oklahoma State University are advancing airspace management and detect-and-avoid technology, integrating radar systems to improve UAS safety and scalability
NEXCOM is shining a spotlight on its high-performance, AI-powered 5G communication hub, one of the core components of the smart vehicles required to help create a smart city
The Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controller from Unusual Machines is NDAA compliant, with a STMF722RET6 processor, Bosch accelerometer and barometer, and 16Mb of built in Blackbox Memory
Chess Dynamics’ expertise in surveillance, fire control and precision positioning has been instrumental in accurately delivering live target coordinates to the Tridon Mk2 for ground-based air defence
Persistent Systems' sector antennas and MPU5s will establish a secure network among USVs, individual operators, ships, and GCSs to enhance situation awareness for the U.S. Navy
The long-range aircraft, which is designed for both land-based and maritime missions, is currently being showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow
FireSwarm Solutions’ autonomous drone swarms have qualified for the prestigious Autonomous Wildfire Response track which aims to revolutionize rapid and precise wildfire detection and response
The ARTEMIS range of mobile phone detection, location and communication systems from Smith Myers has expanded with an all-new set of features to evolve into new operational roles
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies have signed an MoU to partner on the production of small affordable engines that could power UAS and similar applications
Intelligent Energy unveils the IE-FLIGHT family of products at FIA24, high-performance fuel cells specifically developed for aviation using the company’s patented high-temperature operation architecture
Windracers is operating a scheduled service over a period of 90 days, with its ULTRA self-flying cargo aircraft moving autonomously between the islands of Eday, Westray, and North Ronaldsay
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