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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

FAA Awards Drone Research Grants to 7 US Universities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mobile Application Released for Operation & Control of TrellisWare Radios 
Mobile Application Released for Operation & Control of TrellisWare Radios 

The TW connect solution can control TrellisWare radios from an Android device, enabling the selection of communications presets, voice talk groups, and radio settings from the mobile application

Apr 11, 2022
LEMO Releases New M Series High Power Connectors 
LEMO Releases New M Series High Power Connectors 

Handling up to 430A rated current, LEMO's M series High Power configurations offer the highest power through the smallest shell size connector on the market for use in the robotics, motorsport, defense, aerospace & drones industries

Apr 11, 2022
AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalists Announced
AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalists Announced

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) has named the finalists for the annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards 2022

Apr 08, 2022
New Long-Range Continuous Zoom Lens for Cooled MWIR Cameras
New Long-Range Continuous Zoom Lens for Cooled MWIR Cameras

The 60-1200mm lens is ideal for counter-UAS systems

Apr 07, 2022
New Fluorescence Filter Sets Range from Knight Optical 
New Fluorescence Filter Sets Range from Knight Optical 

The Stock and Custom Fluorescence Filter Sets are designed for fluorescence imaging applications that demand ultra-precision Filter Sets for high-efficiency transmission

Apr 07, 2022
New Multi-Mode Radar Incorporates Video SAR
New Multi-Mode Radar Incorporates Video SAR

GA-ASI’s Eagle Eye radar with Video Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) enables continuous collection and processing of radar data and persistent observation of targets day or night and during adverse weather conditions

Apr 07, 2022
New LWIR Camera Module Has Sensitivity of 20 mK or Less 
New LWIR Camera Module Has Sensitivity of 20 mK or Less 

Teledyne FLIR’s Boson+ Longwave Infrared (LWIR) camera is a drop-in upgrade to the Boson thermal camera module with updated image processing to deliver enhanced sharpness and contrast

Apr 06, 2022
Register Now for the Robotics Summit & Expo 2022
Register Now for the Robotics Summit & Expo 2022

The multifaceted educational forum and expo is dedicated to addressing the issues involved with the design, development, manufacture and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligent systems products and services

Apr 05, 2022
DAA Technology Wins NASA Commercial Invention of the Year 2021 Award
DAA Technology Wins NASA Commercial Invention of the Year 2021 Award

Vigilant Aerospace’s FlightHorizon Detect-And-Avoid (DAA) and airspace management software fuses data from aircraft transponders, radar, drone autopilots and live FAA data to create a single picture of the airspace around a drone

Apr 05, 2022
AI-Based Autonomous Inspection Solution Trialed
AI-Based Autonomous Inspection Solution Trialed

H3 Dynamics and ELID Technology will trial an all-digital autonomous inspection and building façade maintenance system for tall buildings in Singapore

Apr 04, 2022
New Mobile AESA Multi-Mission Radar for C-UAS Operations 
New Mobile AESA Multi-Mission Radar for C-UAS Operations 

Rheinmetall's Oerlikon AESA Multi-Mission Radar can detect and process mini- and micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); rockets, artillery and mortars engaging in high angle attacks; and air/surface weapons and cruise missiles


Apr 04, 2022
New Partnership Develops Robotic Solutions for Space Habitat Maintenance 
New Partnership Develops Robotic Solutions for Space Habitat Maintenance 

PickNik Robotics and Sierra Space aim to develop robotic autonomy solutions that improve the ability to support low Earth orbit, lunar and deep space missions



Apr 01, 2022
Ophir Optics Receives BAE Systems Gold Level Supplier Award
Ophir Optics Receives BAE Systems Gold Level Supplier Award

The award acknowledges Ophir's ability to deliver advanced IR optics solutions with 100% quality

Mar 31, 2022
High-Resolution Long-Range LiDAR Systems for UAV Surveying & Mapping
High-Resolution Long-Range LiDAR Systems for UAV Surveying & Mapping

Phoenix LiDAR's systems are ideal for mapping, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, and more

Mar 31, 2022
GA-ASI Demonstrates UAS Detect & Avoid Technology to FAA
GA-ASI Demonstrates UAS Detect & Avoid Technology to FAA

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducted test flights to help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) build evidence to support the safe and efficient integration of UAS operations in the National Airspace System

Mar 31, 2022
Vehicle Surveillance System with Counter-Drone Capabilities Released
Vehicle Surveillance System with Counter-Drone Capabilities Released

Teledyne FLIR’s new mobile counter-small UAS platform leverages a combination of 3D radar, EO/IR camera, and RF detection and mitigation sensors to defend against small drones

Mar 30, 2022
Toposens Secures Funding for 3D Ultrasonic Collision Avoidance Sensor 
Toposens Secures Funding for 3D Ultrasonic Collision Avoidance Sensor 

This investment aims to finance the company’s market entry into the robotics sector, enabling best-in-class 3D collision avoidance to help Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) manufacturers to build safer vehicles

Mar 30, 2022
Videosoft Seals Deal with US Satellite Comms Player Iridium
Videosoft Seals Deal with US Satellite Comms Player Iridium

Running Videosoft's FireLight solution over the Iridium Certus service will enable the live transmission of video from as low as 1kbps to and from anywhere in the world

Mar 29, 2022
New Centimeter-Level Positioning Sensor for Autonomous Vehicles 
New Centimeter-Level Positioning Sensor for Autonomous Vehicles 

Fixposition’s Vision-RTK 2 positioning sensor combines positioning satellites, computer vision, and inertial sensors to enable precise, autonomous vehicle and machine navigation in demanding areas

Mar 29, 2022
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