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

Firmware Update for 3DMGQ7 GNSS/INS

The latest firmware 1.1.02 is now available for Parker’s MicroStrain 3DM-GQ7 GNSS inertial navigation sensor, enabling new features and performance improvements, including spoofing and jamming alerts

Dec 13, 2022
Aurora Receives Funding to Design Active Flow Control X-Plane

The DARPA program award funds detailed engineering design for a full-scale X-plane to demonstrate the benefits of active flow control, and includes an executable option to build and fly the aircraft

Dec 12, 2022
Partnership to Enable Safe Automated BVLOS Drone Operations

FlytBase’s FlytNow software will be integrated with Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system to enable safe Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) flights

Dec 12, 2022
Exploring Potential Propulsion System Concepts for New Heavy-Lift UAS

Orbital UAV will play a crucial role in the strategic deployment of Animal Dynamics' Stork-STM UAS, bringing a potential global operating domain to a vehicle designed to work in harsh, austere environments

Dec 12, 2022
UXV Technologies Expands International Reach with New US Office

After eight years based in Denmark, the company is opening a second office to expand its business in the fast-growing drone market

Dec 09, 2022
Oceanology International Americas 2023 Gains Momentum

Taking place 14-16 February 2023, OiA 2023 aims to unlock the innovations necessary to meet the needs of climate change adaptation, ocean health, the energy transition and market developments in the Blue Economy

Dec 09, 2022
New IMUs with PIC Technology, Tactical-grade Gyros & Inertial-grade Accelerometers

EMCORE’s TAC-450 IMUs feature a compact design, robust performance, and survivability to meet the needs of commercial and military unmanned platforms

Dec 08, 2022
Single Pair Ethernet Connectors for Harsh Environments

LEMO's SPE 1000Base-T1 connectors are designed to operate over a single twisted-pair copper cable, supporting an effective data rate of 1 Gb/sec in both directions simultaneously

Dec 07, 2022
Fixed Wing Mapping Drone Now Available with Gimballed EO/IR Camera

Combining NextVision’s EO/IR camera with Event 38’s E400 drone creates a powerful tool for search-and-rescue, emergency management, and disaster response scenarios

Dec 07, 2022
Mobile Test Bench Released by Sky Power

Sky Power International has released a portable, compact and user friendly test bench designed to test two stroke engine systems for unmanned vehicles

Dec 07, 2022
Partnership to Scale Engineering-Class Drone Data Collection

Visual Intelligence and Gremsy will develop a customized two-axis version of the T3 camera stabilizer compatible with Visual Intelligence’s patented MACS-3D array technology

Dec 06, 2022
390 Wh/kg Amprius Battery Passes Nail Penetration Test

The 390 Wh/kg polymer electrolyte cell from Amprius Technologies has successfully maintained an external temperature below 338°F (170°C) upon penetration by a 0.133-inch diameter steel nail

Dec 06, 2022
Inmarsat Welcomes LikeAbird to Velaris Partner Network

As the network’s first systems integrator partner, LikeAbird will collaborate with Inmarsat to drive technology development and reinforce Velaris as the BVLOS service of choice

Dec 06, 2022
Elsight Receives Grant for Drone Flight Testing & Demonstration in Israel

As part of the initiative, Elsight will promote the development of additional and next-generational Halo features, including additional Remote ID support, hyper-accurate GNSS, and the next generation of LTE and 5G modems for Halo

Dec 05, 2022
New Private Network Designed for First Response Operations

Operating over a wide spectrum of radio frequencies and channel widths to deliver high throughput over a secure private network, Commtact’s CommNet solution can connect responders across several kilometers through video, audio and data

Dec 02, 2022
RIEGL Releases Latest Version of its Kinematic LiDAR Data Processing Software

Users can benefit from RiPROCESS 1.9.3, with its new workflows, tools, and associated programs, when processing RIEGL kinematic laser scan data

Dec 02, 2022
Seatronics Confirms Sale of Reusable Mine Disposal ROVs

Elbit Systems has purchased two Seatronics Mine Identification and Detonation Solutions which are capable of detonating multiple charges acoustically using state-of-the-art technology without having to sacrifice themselves

Dec 02, 2022
Volatus Expands Product Distribution to US Market with Latest Acquisition

The acquisition of Empire Drone in the USA adds to Volatus’ growing global presence in key markets for green drone technologies

Dec 01, 2022
Collaboration Develops Virtual Reality CUAS Training Solution for Military Market

The training system will allow end users to simulate a variety of scenarios with customized drone threats, drone types, and locations in virtual reality

Nov 30, 2022
Draganfly Provides UAV Technology for Public Safety Drones

Draganfly will provide its product development and manufacturing capabilities to develop the next generation of PromoDrone’s safety drone and digital enclosure package

Nov 30, 2022
AI-Powered Video Tracking Capability Released

The upgrade to Vision4ce's hardware video tracking products ensures reliable targeting of small agile targets such drone swarms and autonomous surface vessels

Nov 29, 2022
Aerosonde UAS Uses Trillium HD80 to Support Project Convergence 2022

While simultaneously exhibiting multiple mission capabilities, the Textron Systems team used two Aerosonde UAS carrying Trillium Engineering’s HD80-MV-600 and HD80-VV-510

Nov 29, 2022
Collaboration Set to Develop Lidar-Based Mobile Robotics Solutions

The collaboration utilizes Exwayz's plug-and-play perception software and Cepton's lidar sensors to provide a demonstration of lidar-based 3D mapping, localization and re-localization, and object detection and classification

Nov 29, 2022
Cybersecure Mesh Networking for Drones & Robotics

Mobilicom’s range of MCU mobile communication units deliver cybersecure Mesh solutions for drones, robotics and unmanned systems

Nov 29, 2022
Volz Actuators Enable Reliable Steering of High Eye Unmanned Helicopter 

Five DA 15 N-ISS servos from Volz ensure reliable and safe control of the swashplate below the rotor on the Airboxer unmanned helicopter

Nov 28, 2022
MARSS to Deliver Briefing on NiDAR™ CUAS COMPACT

MARSS Group’s Business Development Director, USA, Jeff Tipton will speak at the Counter UAS Technology USA conference in Arlington, VA, next month

Nov 28, 2022
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