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.

Skydio X10D Included on BlueUAS List

The U.S. Department of Defense has added the Skydio X10D drone to the BlueUAS Cleared List giving US agencies the Authority to Operate and validating the DoD’s trust in Skydio’s technology

Jun 06, 2024
Precision Subsea Cameras Integrated with Inspection ROVs

SEAMOR has partnered with Voyis to incorporate the Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera into the SEAMOR Mako ROV, aiming to provide enhanced inspection, recovery and surveying capabilities for the aquaculture and hydroelectric industries

Jun 06, 2024
Next-Gen VTOL Drone-In-A-Box Unveiled

JOUAV has released its next-gen VTOL hangar drone, combining its JOS-C800 hangar with their new VTOL fixed-wing drone, CW-15V, into a smart, efficient, and versatile solution

Jun 06, 2024
Durability Test Completed for New Gray Eagle® Heavy Fuel Engine

The 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine underwent a simulated full 2500-hour engine life with the highest possible flight loads

Jun 05, 2024
Network of Autonomous Weather Drones to be Deployed in Norway

Working with the Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE), Meteomatics will install 30 of its autonomous weather drones, or "Meteodrones," across Norway to forecast weather accurately

Jun 05, 2024
Growing Demand for High-Performance Inertial Products

North and South America are seeing increased demand for rugged inertial technology, prompting Silicon Sensing to open its first US office to support this growing interest

Jun 05, 2024
Public Safety Drones Enhanced with AI Capabilities

ideaForge will work with Skylark Labs to produce AI-integrated drones for public safety, capable of autonomously detecting and identifying suspicious weapons, persons, vehicles, fires, and smoke in real-time

Jun 05, 2024
Guidance & Control Software Supplied for Hypersonic UAV Flight Test

Draper’s guidance, navigation and control (GNC) software supported the autonomous operation of Stratolaunch's Talon-A1 test vehicle to achieve its first powered flight

Jun 05, 2024
Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone Manufacturer to Receive Advanced Safety Systems

ParaZero has secured a deal with a cargo drone and AAM company to develop a solution based on its SafeAir systems, enhancing the safety of its cutting-edge UAS & eVTOL aircraft

Jun 05, 2024
New Iridium-Certified 5G/LEO Certus Terminal for UAVs

The PLANET 9770 UAV-F Terminal by ATMOSPHERE answers the mobile communication requirements of UAV systems with the Iridium Certus 100 satellite service and cellular 4/5G service

Jun 04, 2024
Successful Gearbox Dyno Trials for Heavy-Lift UAS

At Eagle Technologies' facility in Virginia, Phenix Solutions has completed testing of the gearbox dynamometer for its Ultra 2XL aircraft, allowing the company to move forward into the next phase of trials

Jun 04, 2024
SatLab Launches New Survey USV

SatLab’s new HydroBoat 1500 USV is a surveying vessel that offers impressive autonomous operation capabilities and reliability for maximized versatility, power, and surveying potential

Jun 04, 2024
New SOSA-Aligned VPX Single-Board Computer for AI-Enabled Applications

EIZO Rugged Solutions has unveiled its new Condor AGX-ORIN64-HPC SOSA-aligned 3U VPX single-board computer, designed for C5ISR applications requiring artificial intelligence at-the-edge (AIAE) processing

Jun 04, 2024
The Journey from Tactical to High-End Navigation-Grade MEMS Accelerometers

EMCORE's Chief Scientist Sergey Zotov will present a talk at the Joint Navigation Conference on 3rd June at 4:45 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center

Jun 03, 2024
Discount for Public Safety Agencies on IF800 Tomcat VIO Bundle

The 12% discount on the new IF800 Tomcat VIO Bundle is available only for first responders, including police, fire, and emergency management services

Jun 03, 2024
EU Developing Next-Generation Counter-UAS Systems

The JEY-CUAS project involves companies and research centers from all over the continent and is evaluating a wide range of anti-drone technologies

Jun 03, 2024
High-Precision Oceanographic & Hydrographic Instruments for UUVs & ROVs

Valeport's product portfolio is ideal for environmental monitoring, water survey, offshore energy, construction and engineering, scientific research and more

Jun 03, 2024
Dublin City Council Aiming to Improve Public Services with Drone Technology

Dublin City Council's ambitious Drone and Urban Air Mobility Strategy aims to transform how the city utilizes drone technology to enhance public services while understanding their future potential

Jun 03, 2024
New Intel-Powered AI Inference System Launched

Advantech has released a compact edge AI inference system, powered by Intel Core Mobile processors and housed in a very small footprint, all without compromising on connectivity

Jun 03, 2024
Autonomous VTOL UAS Approved for Continued Development

Built to operate within an autonomous fleet, AeroVironment’s (AV) Wildcat VTOL UAS will be further developed as part of DARPA’s ANCILLARY initiative

Jun 03, 2024
Drone Remote ID Solutions Set for Japan

Dronetag will introduce its Remote ID modules and digital drone visibility solutions in Japan, offering a drone identification solution that meets Japanese airspace standards

Jun 03, 2024
Textron Systems Completes RIPSAW M5 Vehicle Deliveries to Support U.S. Army’s RCV Medium Program

The RIPSAW M5 offers unprecedented endurance and revolutionary capabilities and its hybrid engine allows for quiet maneuvers and increased reliability

Jun 02, 2024
Low-SWaP NVIDIA Jetson-Powered AI Mission Computer for Drones & Robotics

The FLYC-300 weighs just 297g and delivers 100 TOPS of AI performance

May 31, 2024
Greensea IQ Appoints DpeR Consulting to Represent Bayonet AUGVs in Israel

As Greensea IQ’s representative, DpeR Consulting will support sales and provide consultation, training, and support for the Bayonet AUGVs, driving the company's growth and impact in Israel

May 31, 2024
Gas Detection and the Xer X8 UAS

The X8 UAS from Xer Technologies is a complete solution for automated, long-range drone gas detection, able to detect leaks of greenhouse gases effectively and safely

May 31, 2024
Controller Updated with Moulded Carbon Fiber Casing

The Acecore George controller has received an upgrade, including increased protection for the joystick gaskets, a 3D-moulded carbon fiber casing, and V-lock batteries

May 31, 2024
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