Unmanned Technology News

The latest technology news for Autonomous and Unmanned Systems. Articles on integrated and embedded systems, payloads, product launches and technological advances for drones, UAV, UGV, USV and UUV

New XMC Radar Interface Card for Rugged, Embedded Applications

Cambridge Pixel’s new HPx-450 is an enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card designed for use with VME, VPX and Compact PCI processor cards

Jun 22, 2023
Collaboration for UAS-Based Airborne LiDAR Scanning

The RIEGL VQ-840-G has been integrated on the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS to create an efficient and secure system for surveying shallow waters, where monitoring from boats becomes a challenge

Jun 22, 2023
FarSounder Expands IP Portfolio with Receipt of 8th Patent

This US patent expands the company’s patent portfolio for its unique sonar system and its 3D processing, and will secure its technology IP as the development continues

Jun 22, 2023
Dufour Reveals Final Aero2 Design for Tilt-Wing Drone

An uncrewed, aerial vehicle with a hybrid-electric propulsion system and an aerodynamically-efficient tilt-wing design, the Aero2 is the precursor to the Aero3, a larger tilt-wing aircraft

Jun 21, 2023
GA-ASI Flies New Heavy Fuel Engine on GE-ER UAS

The Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) 2.0 is being considered by the US Army to become the fleet replacement for the current 180-horsepower engine used by Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Jun 21, 2023
Upgraded UAS Engine Prototypes Delivered for Evaluation

New engine prototypes for Textron Systems’ Aerosonde® UAS have been delivered by Orbital UAV

Jun 21, 2023
Sky Power Two-Stroke Engine Now With Increased Power

The company is now offering the two-stroke SP-210 FI TS ROS in run-in condition with 14kW for use in UAS and hybrid applications

Jun 21, 2023
Cloud-Based Software for Drone Control, Management & Mission Planning

Cloud Ground Control is a highly scalable system that provides secure real-time C2 of multiple autonomous drones and robotic vehicles from anywhere in the world

Jun 21, 2023
CRP Technology Showcases Latest 3D Printing Advancements at Paris Air Show

CRP Technology will be highlighting how the use of Windform composite materials for industrial 3D printing is being used in space exploration applications

Jun 20, 2023
Videosoft Secures Deal with Unmanned Survey Solutions

The 3 year deal will see Unmanned Survey Solutions use Videosoft's live video streaming technology to support their offshore remote operations

Jun 20, 2023
Partnership to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Cargo UAS

At the 2023 Paris Air Show, EOS Technologie and H3 Dynamics are showcasing two hydrogen-electric unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capable of transporting 30 to 100kg of goods over extended flights and significant distances

Jun 20, 2023
Lifeseeker Completes Over 100 Successful SAR Missions in One Year

In the past year alone, CENTUM’s Lifeseeker mobile phone detection system for manned and unmanned aircraft has aided in the rescue of a hiker in the Alps, an elderly person with dementia and a skier caught in an avalanche

Jun 20, 2023
Partnership Expands Colorized UAV LiDAR Mapping Range

DeltaQuad’s Evo VTOL UAV sets a new standard with a flight time of 2.5 hours, covering up to 500 ha with the YellowScan LiDAR and RGB system in a single flight

Jun 20, 2023
Technology Partnership to Design Lighter Actuators for UAS

Volz Servos and Skydweller Aero will develop and deploy next-generation actuators for a custom high reliability, fly-by-wire actuation system

Jun 19, 2023
DroneShield & Epirus Combine for Fully Integrated C-UAS

The integration allows for a system that can track multiple threats and then engage with high-powered microwave countermeasures, providing critical defensive capabilities for military customers

Jun 19, 2023
Loc & Milrem Collaborate for US Army’s RCV-L Program

The partnership brings together the strength and expertise of each company to create a modular-base Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), called WaLoc

Jun 19, 2023
Aerial Survey Cameras Launched for Enhanced Aerial Photogrammetry

Designed for seamless integration with UAVs, the new C5 and C30 cameras deliver high quality imagery, enabling professionals to unlock the full potential of aerial surveying for a range of applications

Jun 19, 2023
LS Elektronik Acquired by Northcom

Northcom has added unmanned communication solutions by LS Elektronik to its expanding portfolio, enabling seamless communication between remotely operated vessels and operators anywhere in the world

Jun 16, 2023
MaxAmps Lithium Batteries Power SawBlaze Robot at BattleBots Championship

The reliable power provided by the MaxAmps batteries enabled Team SawBlaze’s bot to move quickly and precisely

Jun 16, 2023
Camflite Unveils Foldable UAS for Inspection & Mapping

Offering design flexibility and versatility, Aurora boasts an array of advanced features with live video streaming, cloud flight logging and seamless payload integration

Jun 16, 2023
Thales USV Completes Autonomous Mine Hunting Trials

The tests with RNMB Apollo prove remotely controlled uncrewed vessels can be operated by a team at a shore-based control station, carrying out a series of tasks, while retaining awareness of its course and position utilizing line of sight communications systems

Jun 16, 2023
New Machine Vision-Based Maritime Autonomous Surface Collision Avoidance System

Integration of Robosys’ Voyager AI intelligent navigation software together with SEA.AI’s Sentry enables vessels to benefit from market-leading obstacle and collision avoidance that is further enhanced by non-fatigue optical algorithms

Jun 16, 2023
Distributed Electric Propulsion Testing Platform Launched

New cutting-edge technology from Tyto Robotics allows users to test up to eight electric motors and propellers simultaneously using the company’s flagship thrust stand technology

Jun 15, 2023
SeaRegs Orders Customized USV for Operator Training

The USV will be HydroSurv’s most advanced REAV-28 build to date and its first to be fitted with state-of-the-art command and control software developed by marine autonomy company Robosys Automation

Jun 15, 2023
Alva Industries CEO Wins Leadership Talent Award

The award, presented by Neeringsforeningen i Trondheimsregionen (NiT) at a ceremony in Trondheim, Norway, recognizes Jørgen Selnes' leadership and contributions to the industry

Jun 14, 2023
Time Synchronization Solution Launched for Autonomous Vehicles

The solution provides robust, accurate, and sophisticated software to process all sensors input, data, and plot paths and then send instructions to these autonomous robotics

Jun 14, 2023
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.