Unmanned Technology News

Boxfish Robotics’ cinema-grade ROV enables live exploration of a unique Great Lakes ecosystem near a major nuclear facility

Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA 2026 will take place in Arlington, Virginia, from 14–16 September 2026, bringing together naval, government, and industry stakeholders to discuss maritime robotics, autonomous systems, and their integration into Hybrid Fleet development

Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has achieved Blue UAS listing under DCMA, confirming compliance with security and supply chain requirements while enabling faster procurement for U.S. military unmanned systems

Gremsy will exhibit at XPONENTIAL USA 2026, showcasing its UAV payload and imaging systems alongside new solutions in pre-launch phase for the US market, designed for applications including public safety, industrial operations, DFR, and ISR

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s UAS courses equip aspiring drone operators with practical skills, regulatory knowledge, and FAA certification preparation for careers in uncrewed aviation

MKS-Ophir's new Ophir SWIR 50-1000 mm lens provides enhanced broadband sensitivity and long-range identification across harsh environments

Designed for high-consequence environments, Hypercraft's new platform combines hybrid-electric power, edge processing, and modular open architecture

EAVISION is demonstrating its J150 drone technology to address uneven terrain and labor challenges in Brazil during the 2026 Agrishow

Turkish defence leader prepares to exhibit advanced radar, electronic warfare, and sonar solutions while seeking new international technology transfer opportunities

German Federal Aviation Office validates Avilus safety systems and operational maturity for unmanned flight operations

Teledyne FLIR and Emesent's new certification brings GPS-denied 3D mapping capabilities to unmanned aerial, ground, and radiation detection platforms

Allient has published a new whitepaper exploring how motor selection impacts the performance of humanoid robotics systems, with a focus on actuator design, system behavior, and the challenges of delivering precise, high-torque motion in compact, real-world applications

ABRIS Design Group's systems have been fielded in the world’s toughest environments, including deserts, mountains and even Antarctica

The Florida State Guard is integrating Overwatch Imaging’s autonomous sensors and AI software into its aviation fleet to bolster disaster response and search and rescue operations

Rajant Health and Videosoft Global partner to integrate ultra-efficient video intelligence into distributed edge environments

BlueBird Aero Systems has signed an MOU with DSHT to explore a technology transfer program for the local production of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems in Korea, aligned with evolving defense needs

JOUAV and regional partner Systronics are launching a certified training program in Chonburi to equip professionals with specialized VTOL flight and data processing skills

Black Swift Technologies and NOAA have demonstrated simultaneous multi-UAS hurricane sensing launched from a crewed aircraft, enabling persistent, low-altitude atmospheric data collection to improve tropical cyclone forecasting

New MWIR SXGA camera series from MKS-Ophir enhances threat detection for C-UAS and long-range surveillance missions

UAVOS is supplying high-performance rotor blades to U.S. startups engineering unmanned helicopters capable of carrying four times their own weight for the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 has been named the USMC’s UAV Squadron of the Year for exceptional operational effectiveness using the MQ-9A platform within the Marine Air-Ground Task Force program

Gambit AI allows operators to unify groups of heterogeneous vehicles into a single coordinated system

AirData and BRINC have integrated the AirData platform with BRINC’s Lemur 2 and Responder drones to automatically capture and organize flight data, creating searchable mission records with tracking for pilot activity, equipment, and maintenance

South Korean specialist UI Helicopter and German manufacturer AVILUS join forces to advance autonomous medical evacuation technology

Tocaro Blue has introduced ApolloCore™, a machine learning software solution that enhances off-the-shelf PTZ marine cameras with real-time detection, tracking, stabilization, and radar fusion for autonomous vessel operations

Cellula Robotics & Infinity Fuel Cell achieve a landmark 2,023 km mission with the Envoy AUV to demonstrate the viability of long-range autonomous subsea operations