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

Military-Grade Location and Direction Sensing for Counter-UAS Systems

DroneShield has released CompassOne, a next-generation self-contained navigation solution designed for both fixed sites and moving vehicle applications. Providing real-time...

Aug 30, 2021
Rugged OpenVPX SBC Module Features New Intel Xeon Processor

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has developed a new single board computer (SBC) that will feature the new Intel Xeon W-11000E Series...

Aug 30, 2021
Open Drone Ecosystem Integrates with Phase One Payload

Auterion has partnered with aerial photography solutions provider Phase One to provide plug-and-play integration to Auterion’s open drone ecosystem for...

Aug 27, 2021
SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX SBC Released

Aitech Systems has released a new 3U VPX SBC aligned with The Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical...

Aug 27, 2021
Award-Winning Research into Soldier-Robot Communications

U.S. Army researchers have developed ground-breaking technology that will enhance how soldiers and robots communicate and perform tasks in tactical...

Aug 25, 2021
Counter-Drone System Defends Against Mini- & Micro-UAV Threats

Meteksan Defence has developed KAPAN, a counter-drone system that utilises radar to detect asymmetric UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) threats for...

Aug 24, 2021
Simulator Mimics Drone Signals for c-UAS Training

DroneShield Ltd has released a lightweight and rapidly deployable Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) / drone simulator that is able to mimic...

Aug 24, 2021
Low-Power Thermal Camera Core Introduced

Teledyne has introduced the MicroCalibir, a compact and low-power uncooled thermal camera platform. Featuring the smallest VGA IR core module...

Aug 23, 2021
New Features for HCSS Drone-Based Data Analytics Platform

HCSS has announced powerful new features for its drone-based data analytics platform, HCSS Aerial, in the eighth upgrade since the introduction...

Aug 23, 2021
AI Counter Drone Solution to be Developed for Sensitive US Locations

Citadel Defense has been awarded a $6 million, sole source contract from a Classified U.S. Department of Defense customer to...

Aug 23, 2021
Partnership for Autonomous Drone Solutions with LiDAR Technology

Ascent AeroSystems and Exyn Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to create the next generation of comprehensive autonomous drone solutions....

Aug 20, 2021
Topcon Expands GNSS Corrections Network

Topcon has expanded its Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions with more types of correction...

Aug 19, 2021
New Drone Sensor to Enhance GPS Resiliency in Urban Environments

Honeywell has signed a collaboration agreement with InfiniDome to jointly develop and deliver GPS signal protection systems intended to serve...

Aug 19, 2021
Real-Time GIS Airspace Awareness Capabilities for BVLOS Operations

Kongsberg Geospatial and Pegasus Imagery Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to advance the development...

Aug 19, 2021
Software Update Released for Sightline Video Processors

SightLine Applications has released the newest software update for the company’s onboard video processing solutions for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)...

Aug 19, 2021
World’s First 5G & AI-Enabled Industrial Drone Platform Unveiled

Qualcomm has unveiled a new industrial VTOL drone that offers both 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-capabilities. With 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, the platform is designed for Beyond Visual Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS) operations in sectors including film and entertainment, security and emergency response, delivery, defense, inspection, and mapping.

Aug 19, 2021
Xeon-based High Performance Embedded Computer Released

VersaLogic Corp. has released a new embedded computer with a high performance Intel Xeon processor and NVMe SSD storage. Known...

Aug 19, 2021
Embedded Full-Band GNSS Helical Antenna Released

Calian GNSS Ltd. has announced the addition of its first full-band GNSS antenna to its industry-leading line of helical antennas....

Aug 19, 2021
SATCOM System Selected for Fixed Wing Unmanned Aircraft

Honeywell’s Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system has been selected by small aircraft designer and manufacturer Pipistrel,...

Aug 19, 2021
Battery Management System Incorporates NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway

The Lithium Battery Co. (LBC) has announced that its Battery Management System (BMS) will include an option for an NMEA...

Aug 18, 2021
LiDAR System Introduced for Small Surveying Drones

RedTail LiDAR Systems has unveiled the RTL-450 LiDAR sensor at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021. The RTL-450 incorporates a lightweight Microelectromechanical Systems...

Aug 18, 2021
New MWIR Continuous Zoom Lens Released for UAS Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc. has released a new continuous zoom lens, the latest addition to the LightIR family of lightweight, long-range,...

Aug 18, 2021
New SOSA-aligned 3U VPX Ethernet Switch for Unmanned Systems

Milpower Source have introduced a new VPX form factor product family for the unmanned systems market. The new MILTECH 320G3UVPX...

Aug 18, 2021
New Virtual Training Platform Certifies UAS Safety Managers

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has introduced a new self-paced virtual training program for Safety Managers that covers key Safety Management...

Aug 18, 2021
Volz Servos Acquires Specialized Avionics Firm

Volz Servos has recently acquired Aircraft Electronic Engineering (AEE), a specialist avionics company that develops, qualifies, certifies, produces, and maintains customer-specific electronics and systems for...

Aug 17, 2021
AI-Based Cybersecurity System Introduced

Mobilicom has added to its drone and robotics smart solutions offering, launching the world’s first AI-based 360° Cybersecurity system that...

Aug 17, 2021
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.