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

Embention Debuts on Euronext Access Paris

Specializing in the development of autopilots and critical components for UAVs, UAMs and eVTOLs, Embention has gone public on the Euronext Access Paris stock exchange

May 04, 2022
UST Round-Up of XPONENTIAL 2022

The UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com round-up of AUVSI XPONENTIAL News

May 03, 2022
What’s Happening at the 2022 Robotics Summit & Expo?

Robotics industry leaders will join together at the Robotics Summit & Expo, to address the issues involved with the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligent systems products and services.

May 03, 2022
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Lightweight Bipolar Plates Launched 

Made from high-performance, 100% reclaimed carbon fiber, Boston Materials’ ZRT Lightweight Bipolar Plates boost fuel cell performance and lower costs

May 03, 2022
New Drop-in Radiation-Tolerant Power Module for Space Market

Developed to support the Xilinx XQRKU060 FPGA, Mercury Systems’ RH5210 provides a drop-in SWaP-optimized power solution for radiation-sensitive applications and platforms such as remote-controlled robotic devices

May 03, 2022
Inmarsat Satellite Network Wins AUVSI XCELLENCE Technology Hall of Fame Award

The award recognizes Inmarsat’s global satellite network, ELERA, for enabling next-generation technologies that will serve as a catalyst for rapid growth in the commercial UAV industry

May 03, 2022
Silicon Sensing to Exhibit at Sensors Converge

The company will showcase its full range of MEMS inertial sensors and systems, including gyros, accelerometers and tactical-grade IMUs

Apr 29, 2022
Free ASTERIX CAT-240 Viewer for Radar Video Released 

Cambridge Pixel’s RadarView-240 allows radar manufacturers and developers to view a network stream of ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video data in Windows 10

Apr 29, 2022
Distributor Opportunities for Mobile Mapping Professionals

CHC Navigation offers a complete portfolio of UAV and mobile mapping solutions for a wide variety of applications

Apr 28, 2022
TE Connectivity Launches New Sealed Panel Mount Connector

The new connector is ideal for harsh-environment applications and confined spaces

Apr 28, 2022
New Capabilities for High Precision Mapping & Automated Workflows

Unveiled this week at AUVSI Xponential, the updates to Auterion OS serve enterprises with diverse use cases that need component and payload flexibility, alongside a centralized, streamlined software experience

Apr 28, 2022
Beluga Drone to Embed uAvionix Autopilot & CNPC Ecosystem

Beluga will include the uAvionix George G3, a CubePilot-based autopilot designed to DAL-C safety standards, and the truFYX EXT GPS which will provide high-quality avionics at a low SWaP consumption and cost

Apr 28, 2022
Seaspray V2 Maritime Radar Integrated onto MQ-9A UAV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems integrated the Leonardo Seaspray 7500E V2 multi-mode radar onto an MQ-9A and completed a successful first flight demonstrating the capabilities of the AESA radar

Apr 27, 2022
Third Generation UgCS SkyHub Hardware Released 

The third generation UgCS SkyHub from SPH Engineering has 5x serial ports, Ethernet, Bluetooth and WiFi connections to provide additional capabilities for sensors integration

Apr 27, 2022
Low-SWaP Embedded Module Released at XPONENTIAL 2022 

The TW-880 embedded module from TrellisWare Technologies was designed from the ground up to better meet communication systems integration requirements in uncrewed markets

Apr 27, 2022
New LWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Released

The SWaP optimized Viento 1280 by Sierra-Olympia features the DRS cutting-edge 1280x1024, 10-micron sensor

Apr 26, 2022
Grant Won to Manufacture ViDAR Search & Surveillance Pods

ViDAR (Visual Detection And Ranging) is a wide-area optical search system that uses computer vision and deep learning to autonomously find objects on the surface of the ocean

Apr 26, 2022
VOTIX to Provide Full Orchestration, Operation & Automation of Drones

The VOTIX software helps manufacturers convert almost any off-the-shelf drone into a full-fledged enterprise automation platform for a wide range of applications

Apr 26, 2022
New Pressure Sensors Improve Speed & Altitude Accuracy in UAVs

Superior Sensor Technology’s ND Series pressure sensors can measure changes in atmospheric pressure to maintain stable altitude and Pitot tube applications for measuring air speed in winged UAVs 

Apr 26, 2022
StreamCaster 4200 Plus Drop-in Module Launched

With a familiar mechanical footprint, hole pattern, and JST connectors for plug-and-play compatibility with subsystems currently available, the module makes Silvus Technologies’ MN-MIMO technology more accessible

Apr 26, 2022
Off-Road Autonomy Platform Launched for Vehicles in Complex Terrain

Stratom’s Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform is a highly configurable software system that accelerates the implementation of unmanned systems to boost operating efficiency and profitability

Apr 26, 2022
Airmar Selects New Director of Global Operations

Anita Hatherley will work with cross-functional teams to optimize Airmar’s sales, inventory, and operations planning process

Apr 25, 2022
Improved MIDAS C-UAS Successfully Tested

MIDAS is an AI-enabled, multi-rotor sUAS outfitted with optical sensors and a customized payload that can defeat multiple small UAS targets per flight

Apr 25, 2022
New Compact Blue UAS Framework Autopilot Released 

At only 16g, ModalAI’s VOXL 2 is the smallest single-board autopilot available with premium tier processing from the Qualcomm QRB5165, a PX4 flight controller, onboard AI of 15 TOPS, and 5G connectivity

Apr 25, 2022
Hadron 640R Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Introduced for Unmanned Systems

The Hadron 640R by Teledyne FLIR pairs a 640x512 resolution radiometric Boson® thermal camera and a 64 MP visible camera in a SWaP optimized design for out-of-the-box integration

Apr 25, 2022
Septentrio & MicroPilot Bring GNSS Positioning to UAVs

This collaboration ensures smooth and easy integration of high-accuracy GPS/GNSS positioning and professional-level autopilots into control systems where safety and reliability matter

Apr 25, 2022
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.