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

Autonomous Subsea Fleets Map Greenland Glaciers with Acoustic Positioning
Autonomous Subsea Fleets Map Greenland Glaciers with Acoustic Positioning

Sonardyne underwater positioning technology is supporting coordinated AUV operations during the BAS-led GIANT mission to study Greenland’s tidewater glaciers

Jul 22, 2026
Dynautics Launches New Vessel Datalogger
Dynautics Launches New Vessel Datalogger

Dynautics has introduced an onboard Datalogger that records multiple vessel data streams simultaneously, supporting high-resolution mission analysis and real-time troubleshooting for uncrewed maritime operations

Jul 22, 2026
GA-ASI Completes Weapons Qualification Testing for RAF Protector
GA-ASI Completes Weapons Qualification Testing for RAF Protector

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has concluded weapons qualification testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1, qualifying Paveway IV and Brimstone 3 following six years of US-UK governmental and industry collaboration

Jul 22, 2026
Integrated Propulsion System Simplifies UAV Design
Integrated Propulsion System Simplifies UAV Design

ePropelled has launched its new integrated propulsion system at the Farnborough International Airshow, combining motor and controller components to reduce assembly times and enhance payload capacity for next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles

Jul 21, 2026
C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit Returns to Address Evolving UAS Threats
C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit Returns to Address Evolving UAS Threats

The C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit will unite senior leaders and experts to advance layered defenses, joint readiness, interoperability, and counter-UAS strategies across homeland and operational environments

Jul 21, 2026
GA-ASI Showcases Full-Scale CCA Model at Farnborough
GA-ASI Showcases Full-Scale CCA Model at Farnborough

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is exhibiting a full-scale Collaborative Combat Aircraft model at Farnborough International Airshow following its FQ-42A production contract and increased CCA production capacity

Jul 20, 2026
Beyond Vision to Unveil Collaborative Autonomous Systems & Next-Generation Drones at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Beyond Vision to Unveil Collaborative Autonomous Systems & Next-Generation Drones at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Beyond Vision prepares to showcase its expanding lineup of smart drones and specialized payloads for demanding missions at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Jul 20, 2026
OceanAlpha Showcases Offshore USVs at NOG Energy Week
OceanAlpha Showcases Offshore USVs at NOG Energy Week

OceanAlpha presented two uncrewed surface vessels designed to support offshore subsea inspection, intervention, hydrographic surveying and geophysical survey operations

Jul 20, 2026
Aeroprobe to Showcase Air Data Technologies at Farnborough
Aeroprobe to Showcase Air Data Technologies at Farnborough

Aeroprobe will showcase low-SWaP air data computers, multifunction probes and flight measurement technologies for uncrewed aircraft, flight testing and aerospace research at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Jul 20, 2026
Exail & KNDS Expand Partnership to Mass-Produce Autonomous Mine Neutralization Systems
Exail & KNDS Expand Partnership to Mass-Produce Autonomous Mine Neutralization Systems

Through a new framework agreement for hundreds of drone warheads, Exail secures a sovereign French supply chain to meet the urgent global demand for high-intensity naval warfare systems

Jul 20, 2026
Embedded AI Engine Launched to Transform Full Motion Video & Edge Intelligence
Embedded AI Engine Launched to Transform Full Motion Video & Edge Intelligence

Trillium Engineering's newly released NyxCore system delivers low-latency object detection, tracking, and non-linear scene analysis directly at the sensor edge

Jul 20, 2026
A Decade of UAS Innovation at GA-ASI Flight Test & Training Center
A Decade of UAS Innovation at GA-ASI Flight Test & Training Center

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems marks 10 years of operations at its North Dakota facility, celebrating historic uncrewed aviation milestones and training over 4,000 pilots and operators

Jul 20, 2026
Bundeswehr Selects AVILUS for Uncrewed Airborne Patient Transport Project
Bundeswehr Selects AVILUS for Uncrewed Airborne Patient Transport Project

AVILUS will provide the Bundeswehr with two operational uncrewed aerial systems, flight trials and operator training for future military medical evacuation requirements

Jul 17, 2026
Modular Payload Standard Launched for Airborne Cellular Geolocation System
Modular Payload Standard Launched for Airborne Cellular Geolocation System

Smith Myers' new Modular Payload compliant configuration for its airborne cellular detection system enables rapid, cost-effective plug-and-play integration across diverse unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based systems

Jul 17, 2026
Unified Aerial Intelligence System Showcased at Farnborough
Unified Aerial Intelligence System Showcased at Farnborough

Gremsy and Beyond Vision address critical operational bottlenecks by delivering a seamless, turnkey drone solution designed to optimize complex public safety and critical infrastructure monitoring workflows

Jul 17, 2026
New Heavy-Lift Drone Powertrain Unveiled Alongside Record UAV Fuel Cell Order
New Heavy-Lift Drone Powertrain Unveiled Alongside Record UAV Fuel Cell Order

Intelligent Energy has introduced a 120kW hydrogen fuel cell system for long-range fixed-wing UAVs and secured its largest UAV-sector commercial order to date

Jul 17, 2026
São Paulo to Introduce Municipal-Scale Drone Detection as a Service
São Paulo to Introduce Municipal-Scale Drone Detection as a Service

R2 Wireless and Ôguen Tecnologias are partnering to provide subscription-based RF detection, geolocation and continuous airspace awareness across metropolitan São Paulo

Jul 17, 2026
Blitz Technology Releases Spectrum 800Plus Gimbal for Group 1–2 UAS
Blitz Technology Releases Spectrum 800Plus Gimbal for Group 1–2 UAS

Blitz Technology’s Spectrum 800Plus combines high-definition image processing, a 20x optical zoom sensor and laser ranging capabilities within a ruggedized low-SWaP design

Jul 17, 2026
Xsens Introduces Compact OEM GNSS/INS Modules
Xsens Introduces Compact OEM GNSS/INS Modules

Xsens has introduced Avior GNSS/INS and Avior RTK GNSS/INS modules, combining inertial sensing and u-blox technology for embedded navigation, with centimeter-level RTK positioning capability available

Jul 16, 2026
Spectrum Controls Wins Rockwell Automation Innovation Award
Spectrum Controls Wins Rockwell Automation Innovation Award

Global manufacturer Allient Inc. highlights its business unit Spectrum Controls following recognition for advanced automation solutions

Jul 16, 2026
RAD Secures £4.4 Million for Autonomous Vessel Systems & Electric Propulsion
RAD Secures £4.4 Million for Autonomous Vessel Systems & Electric Propulsion

RAD’s £4.4 million funding round will support Axon commercialisation, international expansion, electric propulsion development and increased engineering capacity for growing defence and commercial customer demand

Jul 16, 2026
UAV Navigation Launches VECTOR v9.2 Autopilot Software for Coordinated Air & Sea Swarms
UAV Navigation Launches VECTOR v9.2 Autopilot Software for Coordinated Air & Sea Swarms

UAV Navigation's VECTOR autopilot software update introduces open-architecture interoperability and coordinated multi-domain capabilities for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

Jul 15, 2026
MoU Signed for Cooperation on Civil Drone Applications
MoU Signed for Cooperation on Civil Drone Applications

DeltaQuad and OmniDrones Projects have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support professional drone adoption for civil applications, initially focused on opportunities in the Netherlands

Jul 15, 2026
Advanced VTOL Platforms Demonstrate ISR & 3D Mapping Capabilities in Poland
Advanced VTOL Platforms Demonstrate ISR & 3D Mapping Capabilities in Poland

BlueBird Aero Systems' inaugural flight operations highlight collaborative technical performance for military and tactical software partners

Jul 15, 2026
Vision-Based Navigation Module Targets GNSS-Degraded UAS Operations
Vision-Based Navigation Module Targets GNSS-Degraded UAS Operations

UAVOS has tested NAVAI, a vision-based navigation module that uses neural networks, real-time camera imagery and pre-loaded terrain maps to provide an additional positioning input for UAS operating in GNSS-degraded environments

Jul 15, 2026
Beyond Vision Grants Canadian Manufacturing Rights to Arcanus Aerial Systems
Beyond Vision Grants Canadian Manufacturing Rights to Arcanus Aerial Systems

A binding agreement establishes production rights in Canada for NATO-trusted defense drone technology from Beyond Vision

Jul 15, 2026
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