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.

Fullerton Drone Lab Launches Registered Apprenticeship for Autonomous Systems Technicians
Fullerton Drone Lab Launches Registered Apprenticeship for Autonomous Systems Technicians

To help build the workforce of tomorrow, Fullerton College will officially kickoff the autonomous systems technician apprenticeship during National Apprenticeship Week, 17-23 November 2024

Aug 27, 2024
Online Event Announced for Materials Testing with Thermography and DIC
Online Event Announced for Materials Testing with Thermography and DIC

InfraTec is hosting an online event on September 5, 2024, to showcase how combining infrared thermography and digital image correlation (DIC) enhances materials testing and component analysis

Aug 27, 2024
Nokia and YellowScan Partner to Enable Industrial LiDAR Scanning with 5G
Nokia and YellowScan Partner to Enable Industrial LiDAR Scanning with 5G

Nokia and YellowScan have partnered in an effort to transform industrial operations with the integration of the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra Lidar scanner into the Nokia Drone Networks solution

Aug 23, 2024
Trillium’s HD45 Gimbal Achieves AUVSI Green UAS Certification
Trillium’s HD45 Gimbal Achieves AUVSI Green UAS Certification

The AUVSI's Green UAS Certification marks a significant step towards enhancing the HD45-LV-CZ gimbal's marketability and trust within the drone industry

Aug 23, 2024
NOAA Deploys Black Swift Drones to Monitor Hurricane Ernesto
NOAA Deploys Black Swift Drones to Monitor Hurricane Ernesto

NOAA and Black Swift Technologies successfully deployed four Black Swift S0 drones into the heart of Hurricane Ernesto, setting new records in hurricane data collection and enhancing forecast accuracy

Aug 23, 2024
Autonomous Commercial Drone Docks Launched
Autonomous Commercial Drone Docks Launched

A2Z Drone Delivery has launched a portfolio of autonomous drone docks with a companion UAV able to move from dock-to-dock to top off batteries and pick up or deliver packages

Aug 23, 2024
New Managing Director for RF Solutions Company
New Managing Director for RF Solutions Company

Triad RF has promoted Charles Jobbers to Managing Director, aiming to advance RF technologies for manned and unmanned systems and maintain the highest standards

Aug 23, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Aug 23, 2024
Automated BVLOS Operations for First Responders Enabled
Automated BVLOS Operations for First Responders Enabled

BRINC’s Drone as First Responder solution will integrate Echodyne’s MESA radar technology, forging a path toward BVLOS operations and advanced airspace awareness

Aug 22, 2024
Drone Mission Manager Software Demonstrated for Utility Inspections
Drone Mission Manager Software Demonstrated for Utility Inspections

ANRA showcased its Mission Manager software during a recent demonstration at the NYPA facility, tracking multiple drone operations, streaming live video feeds, and monitoring activities in real-time

Aug 22, 2024
Unmanned Air Warfare Center Installed on Aircraft Carrier
Unmanned Air Warfare Center Installed on Aircraft Carrier

The U.S. Navy has installed its first MQ-25 Unmanned Air Warfare Center aboard an aircraft carrier, from which Air Vehicle Pilots will control future critical airborne operations

Aug 22, 2024
Cutting-Edge Antenna & Airborne Radio Test Flights Completed
Cutting-Edge Antenna & Airborne Radio Test Flights Completed

uAvionix has successfully completed test flights using Starlink and uAvionix’s muLTElink airborne radio, integrating the two for advanced LEO-satellite-based C2 communications for sUAS

Aug 21, 2024
Bynav X1 Demonstrates Positioning Performance in Parking Lot Test
Bynav X1 Demonstrates Positioning Performance in Parking Lot Test

Bynav's X1 GNSS/INS navigation system goes head-to-head with Ground-Truth devices in an underground parking lot in Yuelu District, Changsha City

Aug 21, 2024
Long-Endurance UAVs Set to Enhance Defense Capabilities
Long-Endurance UAVs Set to Enhance Defense Capabilities

As part a joint venture with AGI and Trident Aerospace, Astra Systems will provide its BE-45 and BE-50 long-endurance UAVs, aiming to revolutionize technologies for defense

Aug 21, 2024
Variable-Pitch Carbon Fiber Propellers Set for Cargo UAV
Variable-Pitch Carbon Fiber Propellers Set for Cargo UAV

Dufour Aerospace has selected Mejzlik Propellers to equip the Aero2 cargo UAV with custom variable-pitch propeller blades, enhancing vertical takeoff and efficient forward flight

Aug 21, 2024
Representatives Gathered for BVLOS Drone Safety
Representatives Gathered for BVLOS Drone Safety

NASA gathered FAA, police, fire department, and commercial representatives with the goal of developing ideas and infrastructure to allow commercial drones to fly BVLOS operations safely

Aug 21, 2024
Partnership to Enhance Accessibility with Autonomous Mobility Pods
Partnership to Enhance Accessibility with Autonomous Mobility Pods

A&K Robotics has teamed up with the Rick Hansen Foundation to improve accessibility, leveraging the Cruz™️ autonomous robots for enhanced mobility in public environments

Aug 20, 2024
Partnership for Drone-Powered Exterior Cleaning Services
Partnership for Drone-Powered Exterior Cleaning Services

Window Hero and Lucid Bots to offer drone- and AI-powered exterior cleaning solutions that are able to tackle larger structures more efficiently, as well as security window film installation

Aug 20, 2024
Ziyan Unmanned Helicopter Wins 2024 Red Dot Award
Ziyan Unmanned Helicopter Wins 2024 Red Dot Award

The '2024 Red Dot Best of the Best Award' acknowledges the strength of Ziyan's design team and also recognizes the company's brand influence on the international industrial design stage

Aug 20, 2024
Global Launch of Nordian’s Precisio Smart Antenna Series
Global Launch of Nordian’s Precisio Smart Antenna Series

Nordian has announced the global launch of the ‘Precisio Smart Antenna Series’ delivering cm accuracy within seconds and connectivity for multiple industry applications

Aug 19, 2024
Sierra-Olympia Introduces New High-Definition Infrared Camera
Sierra-Olympia Introduces New High-Definition Infrared Camera

Sierra-Olympia's Viento HD10 features an 1280 x 1024 SXGA Array Format, a variety of lens and interface options, and onboard image processing

Aug 19, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Aug 16, 2024
Teledyne Gavia Expands Facilities in Iceland to Meet Demand for AUVs
Teledyne Gavia Expands Facilities in Iceland to Meet Demand for AUVs

Teledyne Marine Gavia has more than doubled the size of its manufacturing facility in Kopavogur, Iceland, and significantly increased its staff in engineering, manufacturing, and support roles

Aug 16, 2024
Customer Testimonial Released for Automated Surveillance Systems
Customer Testimonial Released for Automated Surveillance Systems

SYPAQ leverages Overwatch Imaging’s automated multispectral imaging and object detection capabilities to serve customer needs, and has released a customer testimonial

Aug 16, 2024
Exhibition Details Revealed Ahead of IDEC 2024
Exhibition Details Revealed Ahead of IDEC 2024

The Ghana Army will host IDEC 2024 in Accra on August 28-29, featuring an exhibition showcasing the latest equipment, technologies, and solutions tailored to the African land forces

Aug 16, 2024
UAV Safety Systems to be Adapted for Military Deployment
UAV Safety Systems to be Adapted for Military Deployment

ParaZero is set to provide 50 drone safety systems for a Tier 1 defense OEM company, and will adapt the technology for use in military and medical missions

Aug 16, 2024
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