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.

First Dual-Band GNSS “Patch-in-a-Patch” Antenna Introduced

Inception by Taoglas® delivers dual-band stacked patch performance in a standard single patch form factor making it ideal for space-constrained GNSS applications such as drones requiring precision and accuracy

Jul 03, 2024
Collaboration for Precise Positioning Integration

Calian and Swift have partnered to streamline the integration of precise positioning into location-based products across industries, with options perfect for low-SWaP uses like UAVs

Jul 03, 2024
Integrated UAS Autopilot & Mission Computer with Onboard Computer Vision

The AI-powered Skynode S is NDAA-compliant and supports up to two cameras

Jul 02, 2024
Dual-Use Autonomous Transwing® UAS Expands to UK, KSA & UAE

An exclusive distribution agreement has been signed by PteroDynamics and Overwatch Group to bring the Transwing® VTOL UAS to the UK, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

Jul 02, 2024
New Long-Range sUAS Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cell

The SKIRON Expeditionary small UAS product line from Aurora Flight Sciences has a new addition, purpose-designed for long range reconnaissance and powered by a hydrogen fuel cell

Jul 02, 2024
Autonomous Solar-Powered Aircraft Integrates Veronte 1x Autopilot

Powered by solar energy and integrated with Embention’s Veronte 1x autopilot, the exceptional endurance of the unmanned Solar XOne is a game-changer for sectors like surveillance, environmental monitoring, and emergency response

Jul 02, 2024
Autonomous Security Robots Deployed at Storage Facility

Knightscope’s new K5 Autonomous Security Robots (ASR) have been deployed for a U.S.-based self-storage company, providing protection and reducing risks for tenants and their belongings

Jul 02, 2024
Enhanced Throughput for Sunhillo Radar Data Processing Products

Sunhillo's SureLine software utilizes improved multithreading to provide performance improvements for the company's radar processing hardware

Jul 01, 2024
Quality Assurance Certification for UAV Camera Gimbals Manufacturer

ISO 9001 certification has verified Trillium Engineering’s quality and reliability, reflecting the company’s commitment to improvement, efficiency, and user service

Jul 01, 2024
Strategic Partnership Between Ziyan & Phase One Announced

The combination of Phase One’s industrial cameras with Ziyan’s quickly deployable wind-resistant unmanned helicopters, will empower the intelligent inspection of power grids, wind turbines, photovoltaics, and other utility resources

Jul 01, 2024
Selection Made for European Extended Mine Counter Measures Project

Exail, with its autonomous systems and intelligent platforms, has been selected for the European Extended Mine Counter Measures project to establish a European capacity in mine warfare

Jul 01, 2024
Autopilots, Navigation Systems & Peripherals for UAVs

Holybro's product portfolio is trusted by a diverse range of users worldwide, from commercial drone manufacturers to aerospace research institutes and defense organizations

Jun 28, 2024
Extra Large UUV for Long-Duration Maritime Operations

The extra large Manta Ray UUV from DARPA and Northrop Grumman aims to advance capabilities with improved efficiency and autonomy, able to act without human supervision

Jun 28, 2024
Portable Echosounder Sales Reach Key Milestone

Teledyne Marine’s ECHOTRAC E20 has achieved 250 sales across North and South America, providing the continents with a compact, portable, and reliable echosounder solution

Jun 28, 2024
Imaging Technology Powers Drop Camera Systems

SubC Imaging’s Rayon camera and DVR technology has been integrated into drop camera systems from Ashtead Technology, providing clarity & reliability in demanding subsea environments

Jun 28, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Jun 28, 2024
5G/Iridium Certus Terminal for UAVs Delivered

ATMOSPHERE’s PLANET 9770 UAV-F Terminal integrates Videosoft Global’s API for real-time video streaming from the UAV, powered by the Iridium Certus® 100 satellite service

Jun 27, 2024
Military Transport Aircraft Receives Sensor Automation Software

Overwatch Imaging has delivered its Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) for the SASEMAR CASA CN-235, providing automation capabilities for the aircraft’s full motion video (FMV) gimbals

Jun 27, 2024
New Rugged Vehicle Omni Antennas with NATO & USA Flange Mounts

Southwest Antennas' new product range includes options for L, S and C bands, as well as a dual-band L and S antenna

Jun 26, 2024
First EASA Design Verification Report Granted for Medium-Risk Light UAS

Thales' ScaleFlyt avionics system was integrated into the AVEM 300 UAV, which achieved a DVR for the SAIL III category

Jun 26, 2024
Motor Testing with Tyto Robotics’ Drone Flight Test Stand

Tyto Robotics' Flight Stand 500 is designed to test brushless motors and propellers for very large drones, heavy-lift eVTOL and UAM platforms

Jun 26, 2024
Hybrid-Electric UAS Receives X-Plane Designation

DARPA's Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program aircraft has received its official designation, XRQ-73

Jun 26, 2024
Online Engine Configurator Launched

Sky Power has launched its online shop for the company’s portfolio of UAV propulsion solutions, featuring an engine configurator to allow customers to virtually combine motor options

Jun 26, 2024
UAV with 5G Provides Remote Connectivity for Forestry Machinery

Working with several collaborators, Telia Company has remotely operated forestry machinery in an area with limited connectivity through the use of a drone-mounted 5G network, successfully controlling the equipment from 80km away

Jun 26, 2024
Autonomous Planting Machine Receives Red Dot Design Award

The planting machine BraSatt from Boid and Södra increases the survivability rates of plants, logging the exact coordinates of each planted sapling, and using AI and sensors to handle variable conditions

Jun 26, 2024
Agreement for Heavy Duty Hybrid Electric UAV Distribution

Volatus Aerospace and Xer Technologies have signed an agreement for distribution of heavy duty hybrid electric engine UAVs, ideal for SAR, wildfire, and mapping uses, in North America

Jun 25, 2024
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