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

Robosys Provides Autonomous Navigation Software for Electric Survey USV

Robosys Automation is providing autonomous remote control and autonomous navigation, including collision avoidance, obstacle avoidance and anti-grounding, for BRANKA Marine Robotics’ new Ranger USV

Mar 21, 2023
ComNav GNSS Module Tracks Galileo High Accuracy Service

The Galileo HAS corrections services enables positioning accuracy of 20 cm horizontally and 40 cm vertically

Mar 21, 2023
New GPS/GNSS Antennas for Mobile & Small-Form-Factor Applications

Fairview's mil-spec GPS/GNSS antennas provide coverage from 1597 MHz to 1607 MHz, are available in active and passive versions, and are IP67-rated to address harsh environments

Mar 20, 2023
Alva to Scale Production Capacity & Product Portfolio After Successful Funding Round

Having raised USD 11 million in a Series A funding round, Alva plans to scale production capacity from 1,000 motors per year to 15,000 in 2024

Mar 17, 2023
Embedded & Desktop Software Development Systems for Drones & Robotics

Tilak's capabilities include expert in-house design, testing and debugging of bespoke software solutions for drones and robotics

Mar 17, 2023
Red Cat Holdings Invests in First Modular, 3D Printed & Payload Agnostic UAS

Firestorm is building a new category of fixed-wing UAS with 30-day product iterations, a commitment to open-system architectures, and an additive manufacturing approach that allows it to scale production in an elastic manner

Mar 17, 2023
Pearland PD Authorized for BVLOS Drone as First Responder Operations

The approval for this Drone as First Responder program required the use of Iris Automation's Casia G system as an alternative means of compliance to the 91.113 ‘see and avoid’ requirement, eliminating the need for human visual observers

Mar 17, 2023
New Custom Sapphire Windows & Domes for High-Pressure AUV Applications

Meller Sapphire Windows and Domes feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, is capable of withstanding pressures to 10,000 psi, and provides a smooth, flat surface to help prevent algae growth

Mar 17, 2023
infiniDome Recognized as AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalist

infiniDome was selected from a pool of accomplished applicants as one of several finalists in the XCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY category

Mar 17, 2023
u-blox and GMV Partner for Automotive Safe Positioning Solutions

The combination of u-blox's GNSS receiver hardware with GMV's safe correction service, sensor fusion, and positioning engine is projected to deliver cutting-edge safe positioning solutions

Mar 16, 2023
Cloud-Based Simulation Solution Enhances Maritime Navigation Training

Based on Kongsberg Digital’s simulation technology, K-Sim Navigation CLOUD will enable schools and training centers to provide high-quality simulation training in navigation and ship handling

Mar 16, 2023
Third Edition of Geo Connect Asia Returns to Singapore

The event spotlights sustainability and resilience in the geospatial field, and is co-located with Digital Construction Asia 2023 and the inaugural Drones Asia 

Mar 15, 2023
AUVSI Names Finalists for 2023 XCELLENCE Awards

Winners will be announced at XPONENTIAL 2023, taking place May 8-11 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado

Mar 15, 2023
Silicon Sensing Appoints New Chief Engineer

Part of the Silicon Sensing team since 2017, Dr Mark Marshall takes on the role as emerging inertial sensing technologies open new market opportunities

Mar 15, 2023
Bayonet Amphibious Crawler in Remote C2 Demonstration

Bayonet Ocean Vehicles and Greensea Systems will be offering demonstrations of the Bayonet crawler being operated over-the-horizon at the Ocean Business event in April

Mar 15, 2023
New Surveillance Radar Offers Aircraft Detection for 30 Nautical Miles

DeTect’s new HARRIER BAR300 is the company’s largest and longest-range radar for extended range airspace security, BVLOS drone operation, Aircraft Detection Lighting System, bird monitoring and long-range coastal surveillance applications

Mar 14, 2023
Joint COM-HPC Evaluation Carrier Board Standardization Agreement Concluded

The agreement between congatec and Kontron aims to reduce NRE costs, accelerate time-to-market, and improve product and supply security

Mar 14, 2023
Enhancing Airspace Awareness for Drone as First Responder Programs

The addition of Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system to the Flying Lion suite of services enables large-scale BVLOS operations without the need for human visual observers

Mar 14, 2023
GENIUS NY & Starburst Collaborate on 7th Round of Accelerator Program

The Starburst team will continue to support GENIUS NY’s 12-month accelerator program, designed to help uncrewed systems startups develop products, refine business models, and prepare for commercialization

Mar 13, 2023
Partnership Developing Commercial SATCOM Solution for Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Inmarsat is collaborating with Reliable Robotics to work towards integrating remotely piloted cargo aircraft into the US National Airspace System using Inmarsat’s Velaris connectivity

Mar 13, 2023
Charles River Analytics AI & Computer Vision Technology Enhances Wildlife Protection

As part of the Vineyard Wind 1 project, Charles River Analytics is providing its Awarion artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to help detect marine mammal, ship, and fishing gear

Mar 13, 2023
Multispectral & EO/IR Payloads for UAV ISR & SAR

Overwatch Imaging's solutions deliver real-time actionable intelligence while easing operator burden and automating difficult and time-consuming tasks

Mar 10, 2023
New Tethered Drone Designed for Tactical Communications

Elistair’s Orion Heavy Lift (HL) is able to carry payloads of 4 kgs at 90 meters and 5 kgs at 50 meters for flight durations of 50 hours

Mar 10, 2023
Drone Based Analyzer Launched for ATC Air Navigation Signal Inspection

Rohde & Schwarz's R&S EVSD1000 VHF/UHF nav/drone analyzer provides efficient drone inspection of terrestrial navigation and communications systems

Mar 10, 2023
NATO Navy Orders Synthetic Aperture Sonar for AUVs

Capable of 2 cm x 2 cm Ultra High-Definition SAS imaging at long ranges, Kraken Robotics’ AquaPix SAS brings this capability to small, man-portable vehicles, towed systems, and deep-water vehicles

Mar 10, 2023
Reality Capture Platform Integrated with Draganfly Drones for Live 3D Mapping

The integration of SkyeBrowse’s live 3D mapping software will enable Draganfly’s public safety drones to increase capabilities in relation to accident reconstruction, tactical operations, SAR, disaster response, and firefighting

Mar 09, 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.