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
SES AI brings back its Anode-Free Li-Metal product line, offering high performance, lightweight pouch cells tailored to the demanding requirements of next generation drones
Sightline Intelligence has responded to U.S. efforts to strengthen the domestic drone industrial base and supply chain, highlighting how its NDAA-compliant onboard vision technology can support manufacturers with processing, target recognition, tracking, and operator decision support
Harris Aerial, Skyline Nav AI, and UtopiaCompression won Commercial UAV Expo 2026’s Pitch the Press for technologies spanning medium-lift drones, GPS-independent navigation, and aircraft detection
ALTUS LSA and Shield AI are combining unmanned systems, command-and-control and autonomy technologies to develop new capabilities for modern defense and security environments
Quadsat has demonstrated its SpectraLoc payload for airborne RF detection and geolocation, detecting radar emissions from Karup Airport to support electromagnetic intelligence and situational awareness for defense operators
Unmanned Systems Technology is sponsoring UTES 2026, bringing together international expertise in autonomous technologies, uncrewed aviation and space systems at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg this October
Rosefinch Technology showcased its tethered UAV power solutions at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, discussing customer requirements, application scenarios, system configurations, and potential cooperation on upcoming projects
Deep-tech startup SunCubes is deploying SimScale's AI-powered cloud simulation platform to design and validate laser-based wireless charging technology capable of powering unmanned aerial vehicles continuously during flight without physical contact
The Spanish Navy awards a contract for A900 helicopter systems to support maritime reconnaissance, surveillance, and manned-unmanned teaming operations
A new software update for UAV Navigation's VNS01 Visual Navigation System equips UAVs to maintain pinpoint positioning accuracy in GNSS-denied environments without relying on previously flown flight paths
YellowScan Access enables organizations to rent drone-mounted LiDAR systems for project-specific requirements, with configured equipment, support, training, transport, and insurance included
Following NVIDIA's unveiling of its new Jetson T3000 and T2000 modules, WOLF Advanced Technology is expanding its embedded computing roadmap to bring higher-performance AI capabilities to extreme environments
Volz Servos is deepening its collaboration with Kraus Hamdani Aerospace on flight-control actuator integration for the long-endurance K1000ULE, which has logged more than 7,000 flight hours and over 200,000 miles in the air for the U.S. DoW
TEKEVER expands its uncrewed flight capabilities by acquiring Edinburgh-based Flowcopter to integrate novel hydraulic transmission technology across heavy-lift platforms
Infinit Drones has launched the Dock M400 autonomous docking system to bridge the gap between heavy payload operational power and remote, crewless deployment for critical infrastructure and public safety organizations
Embention supplied safety-critical flight-control, motor-control and visual-based navigation technology for autonomous rescue drones demonstrated during NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 exercise in Estonia
Gremsy USA and Frontier Precision are showcasing the Blue UAS-cleared VIO F1 Dovetail on the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, with live demonstrations of the payload’s high-resolution EO/IR imaging capabilities
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