Unmanned Technology News

An international defense customer has selected ThayerMahan to deploy dozens of unmanned acoustic intelligence payloads and processing software, establishing a major milestone for persistent undersea surveillance and warfare missions

Beyond Vision and Gremsy have strengthened their partnership with an MoU and showcased an integrated UAV solution combining autonomous flight with advanced visual and thermal imaging capabilities

Volz Servos’ DA 30-HT, DA 30-HT-D and DA 58-D actuators supported Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale tiltrotor eVTOL prototype during a two-way piloted transition flight, during which the aircraft switched from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again

Volatus Aerospace and YellowScan will showcase drone LiDAR workflows through live DJI M400 flight demonstrations, point cloud previews, and application-focused technical sessions

A new technical integration from Gremsy and Aerosense combines an ultra-compact dual-spectrum payload with a long-range autonomous drone to provide highly optimized, high-fidelity aerial surveillance for infrastructure monitoring and rapid disaster response

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is adapting its existing Block 30 Ground Control Stations to operate newer MQ-9B aircraft, significantly reducing procurement costs for current global defense customers

Unmanned Systems West returns for its fifth edition on September 8–9, 2026, focusing on ISR, maritime robotics, swarm warfare, AI-enabled autonomy, and counter-UxS strategies

ERC System has launched Victor, a dual-use heavy-lift cargo UAS designed to carry 250-kilogram payloads across 300 kilometers for critical logistics missions

Canada's InDro Robotics has released a new hardware and software combination specifically built for the rapid integration of ground robots and specialized drones to support high speed remote operator control

Calian leverages 15 years of simulation and exercise design expertise to prepare NATO and Allied forces for rapidly evolving global security threats

A new strategic partnership between Gremsy and Hexadrone aims to revolutionize the unmanned aerial vehicle market by developing fully integrated, sovereign drone solutions for global industrial and public safety sectors

Honeywell Aerospace has introduced a compact embedded GNSS/INS navigation system designed to support resilient unmanned aerial system operations in contested environments where GPS access is unreliable

A new vehicle-connected quadcopter system from Indra Group elevates electronic warfare payloads over 100 meters to significantly extend tactical detection ranges and protect advancing land units from hostile communications and drone threats

New ARK Jetson PAB V3 Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) carrier board combines NVIDIA Jetson Orin computing, integrated Ethernet connectivity, and modular flight control integration for AI-enabled autonomous systems

HOBBYWING showcased industrial drone propulsion solutions for heavy-duty, agricultural, vertical takeoff and landing, and fixed-wing applications at DroneShow Robotics 2026 in Brazil

Inertial Labs presented inertial navigation, measurement and heading systems for defense and aerospace applications during the major Paris security exhibition

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and EOS Technologie have partnered to integrate advanced guidance and control systems into unmanned platforms, enabling real-time autonomous interception and swarm-ready coordination against highly maneuvering aerial threats

Plettenberg’s new ORBIT SG Series delivers rugged starter-generator systems for combustion engines used in uncrewed systems, aerospace, motorsport and other mission-critical applications

An intensive half-day session featuring experts from Trimble Applanix will provide engineers and surveyors with the complete operational workflow needed to achieve survey-grade photogrammetric results

Developed for geared applications, Alva Industries' new frameless motor series utilizes proprietary manufacturing technology to maximize length and allow internal gear set mounting for compact, high-performance actuator designs

LiveU technology is being used to sustain broadcast coverage and public safety video feeds across congested stadium and city environments

Embention has secured Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency approval to integrate Part-IS information security requirements into its Production Organisation Approval, strengthening aviation cybersecurity and flight safety compliance

Gremsy and ElevonX signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 to pioneer integrated UAV solutions by combining advanced camera payloads with high performance aerial platforms for professional operations

A multi-robot demonstration has showcased the capabilities of the new £1.2 million Smart Sound Connect Subsurface project, delivered by Sonardyne

ALTUS LSA and Gremsy have signed an MoU at Eurosatory 2026 to integrate advanced camera payloads into UAV platforms, boosting European aerial intelligence and infrastructure inspection capabilities

Allient will showcase innovative robotic motors, advanced servo drives, and precision motion stages at the Automate 2026 exhibition in Chicago