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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 Speakers Announced for IoT Tech Expo Global
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Drone Cameras for High-Resolution Thermographic Imaging
Drone Cameras for High-Resolution Thermographic Imaging

iRay's advanced thermographic camera module delivers high-accuracy temperature data in a small, compact package

Oct 28, 2022
USOG Demonstrates Smart Tether System to DoD, DHS
USOG Demonstrates Smart Tether System to DoD, DHS

The demonstration evaluated the capabilities of a COTS UAS that integrated a radiation sensor payload to detect, store, and transmit radiological data in real-time to a remote operator, or Command and Control center

Oct 28, 2022
Honda CR-V By-Wire Kit Released for Autonomy R&D Testing
Honda CR-V By-Wire Kit Released for Autonomy R&D Testing

The Hexagon | AutonomouStuff platform includes sensors, positioning hardware and a by-wire kit that contains a reliable R&D PACMod to enable autonomy on the Honda CR-V

Oct 28, 2022
Counter-Drone Jammer Launched for Urban Environments
Counter-Drone Jammer Launched for Urban Environments

Designed for civilian, state and local law enforcement in urban environments, Dedrone’s DedroneDefender breaks communication links between pilots and unauthorized drones

Oct 27, 2022
Air-to-Air Laser Communication System Tested
Air-to-Air Laser Communication System Tested

The capability can be applied as a podded solution to General Atomics’ full line of unmanned aircraft for beyond-line-of-sight communications

Oct 26, 2022
MOSA-Based Encrypted Data Storage Solution Selected for Use on UUVs
MOSA-Based Encrypted Data Storage Solution Selected for Use on UUVs

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions will supply its Data Transport System 1 (DTS1) Network Attached Storage (NAS) device and Removable Memory Cartridge technologies for use on a Small-Class UUV deployment

Oct 26, 2022
Three-Year Cooperation Agreement Announced Between Amprius and BAE Systems
Three-Year Cooperation Agreement Announced Between Amprius and BAE Systems

Amprius will initially work with BAE Systems’ Air business, delivering its light weight high-energy batteries specifically developed for electrically powered flight applications

Oct 25, 2022
infiniDome Releases High-End GNSS Protection for Small-Medium Platforms 
infiniDome Releases High-End GNSS Protection for Small-Medium Platforms 

The GPSdome 2 provides simultaneous dual frequency protection from three directions of attack for tactical UAVs as well as manned and unmanned ground vehicles

Oct 25, 2022
New Rectangular Connectors for Harsh Environments
New Rectangular Connectors for Harsh Environments

The connectors are designed to MIL-DTL-38999 standards and are lightweight with a small form factor

Oct 25, 2022
New Deep Learning Capability Developed for Marine Wildlife Detection
New Deep Learning Capability Developed for Marine Wildlife Detection

Leveraging its extensive research into the automatic detection of maritime vessels, TEKEVER has adapted its AI model and trained algorithms to detect different types of marine wildlife, supporting conservation efforts

Oct 24, 2022
VectorNav GNSS/INS Systems Selected for Indy Autonomous Challenge
VectorNav GNSS/INS Systems Selected for Indy Autonomous Challenge

The company will provide its VN-310 Dual Antenna GNSS/INS with Real-Time Kinematic positioning for integration in the Dallara AV-21 racecars, enabling precision navigation and attitude estimation

Oct 24, 2022
Mobilicom Launches SkyHopper Micro
Mobilicom Launches SkyHopper Micro

Mobilicom’s new SkyHopper Micro has been designed to enable mass deployment of small drone fleets

Oct 24, 2022
New Rugged GNSS Base Station Receiver
New Rugged GNSS Base Station Receiver

Septentrio's AsteRx SB3 ProBase is IP68-rated and features the latest quad constellation GNSS technology

Oct 21, 2022
Sky-Drones Announces the AIRLink 5G
Sky-Drones Announces the AIRLink 5G

The AIRLink 5G unit includes a cutting-edge drone autopilot and AI mission computer with 5G connectivity

Oct 20, 2022
Volatus Aerospace Acquires British Thermography & Drone Solution Provider
Volatus Aerospace Acquires British Thermography & Drone Solution Provider

Volatus believes the acquisition of iRed Limited will provide a foundation for continued growth in the region and reinforce the company’s overall thermographic capabilities

Oct 20, 2022
Advanced Navigation Launches New Digital FOG INS
Advanced Navigation Launches New Digital FOG INS

The D70 is the latest release in the Boreas Digital FOG series and is designed for surveying, mapping, and navigation across subsea, marine, land and air applications

Oct 20, 2022
TOPODRONE Launches Drone-Based Solution for Bathymetric Surveying
TOPODRONE Launches Drone-Based Solution for Bathymetric Surveying

Launched at INTERGEO 2022, AQUAMAPPER is developed in-house by TOPODRONE and contributes to a complete set of photogrammetry, LiDAR and bathymetry surveying solutions

Oct 19, 2022
Global Mapper Pro Version 24 Includes New Script Builder Tool
Global Mapper Pro Version 24 Includes New Script Builder Tool

Blue Marble Geographics’ Global Mapper Pro v24 includes workflow optimization tools such as recorded script building, GPU-acceleration of Pixels to Points, and a tool for merging changes from Global Mapper Mobile field collected data

Oct 18, 2022
New Mid-Wave Infrared Camera Core Released
New Mid-Wave Infrared Camera Core Released

Sierra-Olympia has launched the HexaBlu™ camera core with cryogenically cooled sensors and impressive run-life, ideal for long-range imaging applications such UAVs, ground robotics and gimbals

Oct 18, 2022
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