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 Tactical-Grade OEM GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System

Quanta Plus combines a tactical-grade MEMS IMU with a high-performance GNSS receiver in a compact form factor

Feb 03, 2023
RAI Amsterdam Hosts Fifth Edition of ADW Hybrid in March 2023

Amsterdam Drone Week 2023, taking place 21-23 March, will provide a global platform for sharing knowledge on current unmanned aerial solutions, potential innovations and vital regulations

Feb 01, 2023
Applied Aeronautics Releases New Microhard Carrier Board

The new platform agnostic carrier board can be used both ground and airside, featuring built-in ethernet, serial and USB C ports, active cooling, and the ability to easily swap modules via an onboard socket

Jan 31, 2023
New High-Performance UAS Battery Systems for US Naval Drone Fleet

Packet Digital is developing smart batteries, chargers and power systems for the next generation of US Navy Maritime Logistics Unmanned Aerial Systems

Jan 31, 2023
AFRL Tests New Propulsion System for Future Combat Drone

The test paired a Williams International engine with Blue Force Technologies’ Fury unmanned aerial fighter’s inlet and nozzle to demonstrate successful operability of the engine with solid margins

Jan 30, 2023
Edge Autonomy Appoints New Chief HR Officer

Jennifer Hagerty will oversee diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and related Human Resources activities

Jan 30, 2023
Choctaw Nation Beyond Program Obtains FAA BVLOS Approval

This marks the second consecutive BVLOS approval using uAvionix's SkyLine software and SkyLink hardware

Jan 27, 2023
Teledyne Geospatial to Present LiDAR Survey & Mapping Solutions at Geo Week 2023

Visitors are encouraged to visit the company at Geo Week in Denver, February 13-15, for a first-hand look at the single-source mapping solutions and workflows available

Jan 27, 2023
Embedded Computer Systems for AI Edge Computing & Machine Learning

Neousys' rugged computing solutions are ideal for drone mission computers, embedded computer vision, sensor fusion, surveillance and more

Jan 27, 2023
Royal NIOZ Builds New Research Fleet of Slocum Gliders

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) acquired three Teledyne Webb Research G3 Slocum gliders and underwent operational and maintenance training in preparation for a glider science project starting in spring 2023

Jan 26, 2023
New Gyro Stabilizer Gimbal for Motion-Sensitive Payloads

The RSM 50 provides real-time stabilization of movements in the roll and pitch axes of land vehicles, as well as angular movements experienced by sea vessels

Jan 25, 2023
Latest Pixhawk Open Standards Available

The 6th generation of Pixhawk open standards FMUv6X & FMUv6C have been released, with several drone flight controllers utilizing the Pixhawk 6 standards, already in production

Jan 25, 2023
New Counter-UAS System Uses GNSS Manipulation to Defeat Drone Swarms

Regulus Cyber’s new Ring system uses proprietary, combat-proven GNSS manipulation to take control of a hostile drone and deflect, hold or crash it, or force it to land

Jan 25, 2023
UAVOS Unveils Leaf Spring Main Landing Gear

Designed to support aircraft up to 1,200 kg, the leaf spring system is made of aircraft prepreg carbon by a high-temperature molding procedure, making it 50% stronger, thinner and lighter compared with the commonly used steel

Jan 24, 2023
Packet Digital Purchases New Battery Manufacturing Facility in North Dakota

The new 25,000-square-foot plant will enable Packet Digital to manufacture batteries and power electronics, supporting the company’s increased demand for manufacturing capacity

Jan 24, 2023
XTEND to Develop Multi-Drone Operating System for Israeli MoD

XTEND's XOS human-guided autonomous operating system can enable operators to control dozens of human-guided semi-autonomous drones simultaneously

Jan 24, 2023
SIGINT Pod Demonstrator Developed for Eurodrone

HENSOLDT is developing a pod solution for the reconnaissance of radio and radar signals based on a combination of the latest technologies in digitization, electronic beam steering and metallic 3D printing

Jan 23, 2023
G4S Offers New Counter Drone Solution Across EMEA

The State Police of Latvia is one of G4S’s first clients to benefit from this new partnership with Dedrone, using the DedroneTracker C2 cUAS platform to establish a mobile drone detection system for large events in Riga

Jan 23, 2023
Telefónica & Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for 5G & Drone Services

The companies will support each other in joint business opportunities in 5G communications and unmanned helicopters in the defense and security sectors

Jan 20, 2023
Aurora Flight Sciences Advances in DARPA Active Flow Control Program

DARPA’s goal is to develop and fly a demonstrator aircraft without using external mechanical flight controls

Jan 20, 2023
FarSounder Forward Looking Sonars Integrated in Turkish USVs

FarSounder’s Argos sonars interface with the vessel navigation and control systems, providing vital information about the current state of the environment in front of the vessel and below the water line

Jan 20, 2023
NRW Police Force Selects ESG ELYSION Drone Defense Software

The decision to procure the software was preceded by testing on behalf of the responsible State Office for Central Police Services, during which ELYSION was tested particularly in the context of its usability to secure major events

Jan 19, 2023
Successful Field Test of Micro Data Link System

Commtact’s MDLS secure data link for miniature and micro-drones transmitted 8 Mbps of high-quality video

Jan 19, 2023
Edge Autonomy Announces New Chief Technology Officer

Veteran aerospace technologist Allen Gardner joins unmanned and autonomous technology developer Edge Autonomy

Jan 19, 2023
Collaboration Fosters Autonomy & ML to Advance Ocean Robotics Technology

Greensea Systems’ collaboration with SeeByte is continuing to push the future of ocean robotics forward towards tetherless ROVs with seafloor to operations center communication and control

Jan 19, 2023
New Radar, DAA Integration Advances Solutions for BVLOS Flight

The Echodyne EchoFlight radar has successfully integrated with Sagetech’s detect and avoid systems for aircraft seeking type certification with BVLOS CONOPS

Jan 18, 2023
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