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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

TE Connectivity Launches New Sealed Panel Mount Connector
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
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 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
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 
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 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.