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

Aitech Defense Announces New Rugged 3U VPX GigE and PCIe Switches
Aitech Defense Announces New Rugged 3U VPX GigE and PCIe Switches

Aitech Defense Systems Inc., a provider of rugged embedded computing products, has announced that it now offers three rugged 3U...

Jul 26, 2016
Sightline Develops Onboard Video Processing Solutions for Unmanned Systems
Sightline Develops Onboard Video Processing Solutions for Unmanned Systems

Sightline Applications, a developer of onboard video processing solutions for civil, commercial and military unmanned system, have partnered with Unmanned...

Jul 25, 2016
Nicomatic Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Nicomatic Celebrates 40th Anniversary

This year Nicomatic, a developer of interconnect solutions for customers across the globe, celebrates its 40th anniversary. Olivier Nicollin, CEO...

Jul 21, 2016
Elbit Systems Announces SPECTRO XR Long-Range Electro-Optic Payload
Elbit Systems Announces SPECTRO XR Long-Range Electro-Optic Payload

Elbit Systems has announced the launch of the SPECTRO XR (Extra Range), the company’s latest and most advanced electro-optic payload...

Jul 20, 2016
DJI Unveils First Integrated Aerial Zoom Camera
DJI Unveils First Integrated Aerial Zoom Camera

DJI has unveiled the Zenmuse Z3, the company’s first integrated aerial zoom camera optimized for still photography. The Zenmuse Z3...

Jul 19, 2016
CRP Reduces CNC Processing Time by 50%
CRP Reduces CNC Processing Time by 50%

CRP Meccanica, a high precision CNC machining company, has reported a 50% reduction in CNC processing time thanks to new...

Jul 19, 2016
Velodyne & Dibotics to Collaborate on Drone Mapping and Mobile Robotics
Velodyne & Dibotics to Collaborate on Drone Mapping and Mobile Robotics

Velodyne LiDAR, a developer of real-time LiDAR sensors, has announced a partnership agreement with Dibotics, a developer of GPS-denied and...

Jul 19, 2016
Xsens Develop Inertial Sensing Solutions for Unmanned Systems
Xsens Develop Inertial Sensing Solutions for Unmanned Systems

Xsens Technologies, a provider of state-of-the-art IMU, VRU, AHRS and GPS/INS products for unmanned systems and robotic vehicles, have partnered...

Jul 18, 2016
Marotta Controls Miniature Solenoid Valves to be Used in MetOp-SG Satellite Propulsion Module
Marotta Controls Miniature Solenoid Valves to be Used in MetOp-SG Satellite Propulsion Module

Marotta Controls has been awarded a contract from Airbus Defence and Space to provide high pressure Miniature Solenoid Valves for...

Jul 14, 2016
NuWaves Engineering Announces New 35 Watt L- and S-Band RF Power Amplifier
NuWaves Engineering Announces New 35 Watt L- and S-Band RF Power Amplifier

NuWaves Engineering, a provider of Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave solutions, has announced a new addition to the NuPower small,...

Jul 13, 2016
SBG Systems Extends Warranty on Ellipse Inertial Systems
SBG Systems Extends Warranty on Ellipse Inertial Systems

SBG Systems, a developer of inertial motion sensing solutions, has announced that it has extended the warranty on its product...

Jul 12, 2016
Fischer Connectors Provide High-Performance Connectors for UAVs and Robotics
Fischer Connectors Provide High-Performance Connectors for UAVs and Robotics

Fischer Connectors, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance connectors and cable assembly solutions, have created a profile on Unmanned Systems...

Jul 11, 2016
ADCOR MAGnet Systems Announces New Smart Antenna for Drones
ADCOR MAGnet Systems Announces New Smart Antenna for Drones

ADCOR MAGnet Systems, LLC, a developer of sensor fusion technologies, has announced the development of its new drone technology, the...

Jul 07, 2016
SBG Systems Announces Firmware Update for Ekinox and Apogee Sensors
SBG Systems Announces Firmware Update for Ekinox and Apogee Sensors

SBG Systems, a supplier of MEMS-based motion sensing solutions, has announced a major firmware update for its Ekinox and Apogee...

Jul 06, 2016
Lumenera Releases Linux SDK 2.1 Software Development Kit
Lumenera Releases Linux SDK 2.1 Software Development Kit

Lumenera, a developer of high performance imaging solutions, has announced the launch of Lumenera Linux SDK 2.1, the company’s new...

Jul 05, 2016
Modular Devices Announces Radiation Hardened DC-DC Power Converters
Modular Devices Announces Radiation Hardened DC-DC Power Converters

Modular Devices, Inc., a developer of advanced power converters, has announced the availability of custom design radiation hardened DC-DC power...

Jun 30, 2016
X-ES Introduces XPedite5850 COM Express Module with QorIQ Processor
X-ES Introduces XPedite5850 COM Express Module with QorIQ Processor

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES), a developer of embedded computing solutions, has announced the XPedite5850, a ruggedized COM Express module supporting...

Jun 29, 2016
NuWaves’ Guide to Selecting the Right RF Power Amplifier
NuWaves’ Guide to Selecting the Right RF Power Amplifier

In this article, NuWaves Engineering, a leading supplier of Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave equipment, outlines the various factors that...

Jun 28, 2016
NASA Selects NuWaves Engineering to Develop K-Band PA for OTH UAS Data Links
NASA Selects NuWaves Engineering to Develop K-Band PA for OTH UAS Data Links

NuWaves Engineering has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract from NASA to research and develop...

Jun 28, 2016
LCR Embedded Systems Receives 5-Star Supplier Award From Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
LCR Embedded Systems Receives 5-Star Supplier Award From Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

LCR Embedded Systems has once again been recognized for its quality, performance, and focus on total customer satisfaction by Raytheon...

Jun 22, 2016
Spectracom Showcases New GPS/GNSS Product Line-Up
Spectracom Showcases New GPS/GNSS Product Line-Up

Spectracom, a leading provider of precise positioning, navigation and timing solutions, is now showcasing its latest products and innovations on...

Jun 20, 2016
Inertial Labs Completes MRU Qualification Tests
Inertial Labs Completes MRU Qualification Tests

Inertial Labs have confirmed that qualification tests of their Motion Reference Units (MRU) have been completed by Motion-Lab, an independent...

Jun 15, 2016
TeAx Technology Announces New Version of ThermalCapture Data Capture Solution
TeAx Technology Announces New Version of ThermalCapture Data Capture Solution

TeAx Technology, a developer of specialized payloads for commercial drones, has announced that it has developed a new version of...

Jun 15, 2016
Integrated Microwave Technologies Launches Mini COFDM Handheld Receiver
Integrated Microwave Technologies Launches Mini COFDM Handheld Receiver

Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a developer of advanced digital microwave systems, has announced the launch of its Mini DirectVu Handheld...

Jun 14, 2016
Fischer Launches USB 3.0 Rugged Flash Drive
Fischer Launches USB 3.0 Rugged Flash Drive

Fischer Connectors launched on 13 June at the Eurosatory tradeshow in Paris the USB 3.0 version of its ultra-portable, miniature,...

Jun 13, 2016
Kokam’s Lithium Ion NANO Battery Technology Avoids Thermal Runaway after being Shot
Kokam’s Lithium Ion NANO Battery Technology Avoids Thermal Runaway after being Shot

Kokam has conducted ballistic tests on battery cells using its unique Lithium Ion NANO battery technology and determined that even...

Jun 13, 2016
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