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

Registration Now Open for BAPCO Conference & Exhibition 2023

Set to bring together the UK public safety communications sector, the BAPCO Annual Conference & Exhibition will take place 7-8 March 2023 at the Coventry Building Society Arena

Nov 21, 2022
MARSS Launches New Counter-UAS Technology at METSTRADE 2022 

NiDAR CUAS COMPACT is an out-of-the-box air surveillance system, offering the latest in counter UAS capabilities for reliable threat detection, classification and protection against drones and unmanned systems

Nov 21, 2022
VOTIX Software Selected for Remote Inspection of US Construction Sites

VOTIX’s drone orchestration platform has been selected by Conconcreto to enable remote inspection and monitoring of multiple construction sites in the United States

Nov 18, 2022
New Cambridge Pixel Software Package Supports Radar Video Research

SPx Open Access provides a set of software tools and libraries for C++ or .NET that support reading radar recordings taken from one of Cambridge Pixel’s recording products

Nov 18, 2022
DeTect Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

DeTect has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for the production and installation of Radar and Detection Systems

Nov 17, 2022
Collaboration Offers Actionable Data to Public Safety Agencies & Drone First Responders

Skyfire Consulting has been working with Textron Systems to help shape its geospatial data analysis and image processing software and services for the public safety market

Nov 15, 2022
Partnership Offers AI-Based Geospatial Services in Asia Pacific

Presagis has teamed with Kambill Systems and its HelloGeo cloud platform to deliver fast and accurate large-area mapping services to civilian and defense survey organizations

Nov 15, 2022
Multi-Orbit Connectivity Demonstrated Using SkyGuardian UAV

The joint effort from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, SES and Hughes Network Systems showcased how an unmanned system can maintain mission-critical connectivity even in a contested environment

Nov 14, 2022
Counter UAS Technology USA 2022 Participants Announced

Over 80 organizations will gather at the Counter UAS Technology USA Conference taking place in Arlington, VA, next month.

Nov 14, 2022
LEMO Connectors Receive Honorable Mention at 2022 LEAP Awards

Designed for stringent high power distribution requirements, LEMO’s M Series connectors offer a compact, light, rugged, and waterproof solution for robotic, automotive, military, defense, aerospace, and UAV applications

Nov 11, 2022
Delivery Drone Used Parachute Technology to Achieve FAA Type Certification

Fruity Chutes’ Iris Ultralight UAS parachute, shock cords and harnesses ensured the safety of Matternet’s M2 drone during the demanding four-year FAA evaluation process

Nov 11, 2022
Meteksan Defense to Showcase Innovative Products & Technology at IDEAS 2022

Meteksan Defense will be showcasing a range of products including its ULAQ unmanned surface vehicle, KAPAN counter-drone system, and unmanned aerial vehicle and missile subsystems

Nov 11, 2022
New Tactical Electronic Intelligence System for UAVs

TacSense provides high-performance ESM in tactical scenarios and covers the entire radar frequency spectrum

Nov 10, 2022
Rugged Connector Manufacturer Announces New Global Distributor

PEI-Genesis will now offer Nicomatic’s full product offering, including its flagship harsh environment connector product line with over 20 million power, data, and signal configurations

Nov 10, 2022
Embention Focuses on Safety & Precision with New Hardware 4.8

Developed in order to help UAV and UAM manufacturers reach their goals, Embention has released Veronte Autopilot 4.8 as a replacement for the previous version 4.5, with enhanced sensor accuracy and reliability

Nov 10, 2022
Partnership to Launch Cloud Based Counter-Drone Technology in Canada

SkySafe and Robotics Centre will offer the SkySafe Cloud to Canadian customers for detection, tracking and analyzing of drones without the need for expensive hardware

Nov 09, 2022
New Ground Control Stations in Development

Desert Rotor are developing a new portable GCS the FENNEC 12X, and a desktop mounted GCS the COMMAND 12XD

Nov 08, 2022
Censys Technologies’ RetraSpectra System Enables 3D Mapping of Greenhouse Gases

The Aerospace Corporation’s retro-reflector spectroscopy system is implemented in Censys’ RetraSpectra system which enables long-range intelligence gathering for 3D mapping of methane, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases

Nov 08, 2022
GENIUS NY $1 Million Grand Prize Awarded to Archangel Imaging

Archangel was awarded the $1 million grand prize, and Fusion Engineering, Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions, Inc., Wonder Robotics and Dronehub were each awarded investments of $500,000 at the GENIUS NY Finals Night event

Nov 07, 2022
New Speakers Announced for IoT Tech Expo Global

The IoT Tech Expo Global, taking place 1-2 December 2022 at Olympia, London, is expected to attract over 5,000 guests, with 150 exhibitors and a minimum of 100 speakers

Nov 07, 2022
World’s First Resident Subsea Drone Contract Awarded

Modus was awarded the contract by Equinor Energy for the autonomous deployment of a Saab Sabertooth underwater robot

Nov 04, 2022
Automation Software Enables BVLOS Drone Inspections

Drone orchestration software by VOTIX has enabled AviSight to achieve FAA certification for beyond visual line of sight drone inspections for Shell USA

Nov 04, 2022
German Armed Forces Completes First Test-Firing of HEL Weapon Against Drones

The test was conducted aboard the German frigate Sachsen in the Baltic Sea, with the frigate successfully engaging drones at short and very short range

Nov 03, 2022
Swappable Battery in Development for Harsh Environments

Vanguard is working on the new Vanguard 1.5 kWh swappable battery, designed to withstand abuse, debris and dirt, and enabling OEMs to power multiple products with one battery system

Nov 02, 2022
HD45 EO/IR Camera System Onboard Ghost UAS for Military Use

Trillium’s HD45 has embedded video processing with electronic stabilization and scene tracking, onboard GPS/INS with real-time vehicle and target location, and day/night operations through visible and thermal cameras

Nov 01, 2022
Remote ID Firmware Update for Global Compliance

With the enforcement of the FAA’s new Remote ID drone regulations Doodle Labs are introducing a firmware update in the Mesh Rider OS to enable full compliance

Oct 31, 2022
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