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

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
SWaP-Optimized 3D Sonic Anemometers for UAV-based Atmospheric Research

Anemoment is displaying its TriSonica Mini Wind & Weather Sensor and TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022

Apr 25, 2022
Smart Warehouses & Evolving E-Commerce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Knight Optical explores the technology that warehouses have been turning to in their most turbulent times

Apr 24, 2022
New By-Wire Platform Accelerates Autonomous Transit Vehicle Development

Using the positioning and perception sensors and the by-wire system to control the vehicle, Hexagon | AutonomouStuff’s autonomy software outputs reliable navigation across urban and rural environments

Apr 22, 2022
New Ground-Based Surveillance System Enables Safe BVLOS Flight

Iris Automation’s Casia G provides a full optical, 360° degree field of regard designed to detect, alert and enable operators to avoid both co-operative and non-cooperative aircraft for safe BVLOS flight

Apr 22, 2022
ePropelled Starter Generators & Intelligent Power Systems Selected for Apus 15 Quadcopter

ePropelled's SG750 starter generator and iPS750 intelligent power system will help Aerotor’s Apus 15 reach up to ten hours of flight with less reliance on battery performance

Apr 22, 2022
Multi-Network Broadband Connectivity Now Available to Auterion Ecosystem

Now available to Auterion ecosystem partners, Elsight’s Halo communications module has a small and lightweight form factor for easy integration into drones and other unmanned systems

Apr 21, 2022
UST Collaborates with BAE Systems to Drive Engagement with SMEs

New collaboration will provide engagement opportunities for SMEs worldwide

Apr 20, 2022
Royal Navy to Provide Mine Hunting Capabilities Update at Maritime Conference

Commodore Steve Prest from the Royal Navy has joined the speaker line-up for Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference 2022, taking place 11-12 May in London, UK

Apr 20, 2022
Integrating Remote ID into Airspace Management Technologies

Pierce Aerospace’s Remote ID, also known as a ‘digital license plate’, is the ability of a drone in flight to provide identification and location information to third parties, especially when flying BVLOS

Apr 20, 2022
FAA Awards Drone Research Grants to 7 US Universities

Research will focus on electromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and cybersecurity oversight

Apr 20, 2022
Low-SWaP High-Power UAV Radio Uses Magnesium Alloy

The radio needed to be as lightweight as possible to meet the SWaP budget of a Group 2 UAS

Apr 19, 2022
New Hybrid Power System for Unmanned Aircraft Released

The LaunchPoint Hybrid Power System (HPS) is an ecosystem of complex motor and controller hardware, plus software for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft of all types

Apr 19, 2022
Open Robotics to Emphasize Interoperability at Robotics Summit 2022

Co-founder and CEO of Open Robotics, Brian Gerkey, will deliver a keynote presentation entitled ‘Robotics Needs a Babelfish: The Skinny on Robot Interoperability’

Apr 19, 2022
Automated Drone Data Logging for Commercial & Government Sectors

Skyfish Mission Control software is now able to automatically cloud synchronize flight telemetry data to DroneLogbook servers as soon as the pilot lands their Skyfish drone

Apr 14, 2022
New 48V Rugged Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Launched

The rugged battery pack can be combined in parallel to provide outputs of up to 100 kWh and is ideal for a range of UGV and robotics applications

Apr 12, 2022
Smart Drone Flight Control System Adds ArduPilot Compatibility

The Sky-Drones AIRLink operates as an autopilot for an entire drone fleet, an AI mission computer, as well as an LTE connectivity link

Apr 11, 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.