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

Hypercraft Unveils Software-Defined & Autonomous UGV for Tactical Operations

Designed for high-consequence environments, Hypercraft's new platform combines hybrid-electric power, edge processing, and modular open architecture

May 01, 2026
EAVISION Unveils Autonomous Drone Capabilities & Agricultural Solutions at Agrishow 2026

EAVISION is demonstrating its J150 drone technology to address uneven terrain and labor challenges in Brazil during the 2026 Agrishow

May 01, 2026
Meteksan Defence to Highlight Combat‑Proven Systems & Global Partnerships at SAHA 2026

Turkish defence leader prepares to exhibit advanced radar, electronic warfare, and sonar solutions while seeking new international technology transfer opportunities

May 01, 2026
Avilus Passes LBA Audit to Secure Continued Light UAS Operator Certificate

German Federal Aviation Office validates Avilus safety systems and operational maturity for unmanned flight operations

May 01, 2026
Teledyne FLIR & Emesent Expand Integration of LiDAR Payloads for Unmanned Systems

Teledyne FLIR and Emesent's new certification brings GPS-denied 3D mapping capabilities to unmanned aerial, ground, and radiation detection platforms

May 01, 2026
Allient Releases Humanoid Robotics Motor Selection Whitepaper

Allient has published a new whitepaper exploring how motor selection impacts the performance of humanoid robotics systems, with a focus on actuator design, system behavior, and the challenges of delivering precise, high-torque motion in compact, real-world applications

May 01, 2026
Rugged UAVs & Unmanned Systems for Challenging Government, Defence & Commercial Applications

ABRIS Design Group's systems have been fielded in the world’s toughest environments, including deserts, mountains and even Antarctica

Apr 30, 2026
Overwatch AI-Enabled Sensors & Software Enhance Florida State Guard Rapid Response Fleet

The Florida State Guard is integrating Overwatch Imaging’s autonomous sensors and AI software into its aviation fleet to bolster disaster response and search and rescue operations

Apr 30, 2026
Rajant Health & Videosoft Global Expand Cowbell Platform for Scalable Mobile Edge Intelligence

Rajant Health and Videosoft Global partner to integrate ultra-efficient video intelligence into distributed edge environments

Apr 30, 2026
BlueBird Aero Systems Signs Korea UAS Production MOU

BlueBird Aero Systems has signed an MOU with DSHT to explore a technology transfer program for the local production of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems in Korea, aligned with evolving defense needs

Apr 30, 2026
JOUAV & Systronics Partner to Deliver Advanced VTOL UAV Pilot Training in Thailand

JOUAV and regional partner Systronics are launching a certified training program in Chonburi to equip professionals with specialized VTOL flight and data processing skills

Apr 29, 2026
Black Swift Technologies & NOAA Validate Multi-UAS Hurricane Sensing

Black Swift Technologies and NOAA have demonstrated simultaneous multi-UAS hurricane sensing launched from a crewed aircraft, enabling persistent, low-altitude atmospheric data collection to improve tropical cyclone forecasting

Apr 29, 2026
MKS-Ophir Debuts New KAMU Long-Range Thermal Imaging Series & Advanced Optics

New MWIR SXGA camera series from MKS-Ophir enhances threat detection for C-UAS and long-range surveillance missions

Apr 29, 2026
UAVOS Delivers Advanced Carbon Rotor Blades for DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

UAVOS is supplying high-performance rotor blades to U.S. startups engineering unmanned helicopters capable of carrying four times their own weight for the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge

Apr 28, 2026
GA-ASI Commends VMU-3 & Capt. Goar for Prestigious Marine Corps Aviation Awards

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 has been named the USMC’s UAV Squadron of the Year for exceptional operational effectiveness using the MQ-9A platform within the Marine Air-Ground Task Force program

Apr 28, 2026
AI-Powered Adaptive Intelligence Platform for Drones & Autonomous Systems

Gambit AI allows operators to unify groups of heterogeneous vehicles into a single coordinated system

Apr 27, 2026
AirData Integrates BRINC Public Safety Drones for Automated Flight Data Capture

AirData and BRINC have integrated the AirData platform with BRINC’s Lemur 2 and Responder drones to automatically capture and organize flight data, creating searchable mission records with tracking for pilot activity, equipment, and maintenance

Apr 27, 2026
AVILUS & UI Helicopter Partner to Develop Autonomous MEDEVAC Systems

South Korean specialist UI Helicopter and German manufacturer AVILUS join forces to advance autonomous medical evacuation technology

Apr 27, 2026
Tocaro Blue Unveils ApolloCore™ AI Software for Maritime Perception

Tocaro Blue has introduced ApolloCore™, a machine learning software solution that enhances off-the-shelf PTZ marine cameras with real-time detection, tracking, stabilization, and radar fusion for autonomous vessel operations

Apr 27, 2026
Cellula Robotics Proves Submerged Endurance as Envoy AUV Exceeds 2,000km with Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Cellula Robotics & Infinity Fuel Cell achieve a landmark 2,023 km mission with the Envoy AUV to demonstrate the viability of long-range autonomous subsea operations

Apr 27, 2026
Kraken Robotics Secures $28M in Orders for SeaPower Batteries & SAS Technology

Kraken Robotics expands its global footprint with $28 million in new contracts for its specialized SeaPower battery systems and advanced Synthetic Aperture Sonar technology

Apr 24, 2026
Hall Lidar Unveils Acoustic Sensing Drone Detection & Stealth Monitoring Technology

U.S. developer Hall Lidar Inc has launched the UDL-64, an AI-driven acoustic system designed to provide secure, undetectable 3D drone tracking for critical infrastructure

Apr 24, 2026
Blue Marble Releases Global Mapper 27 Integrating GeoCalc & LiDAR Validation

Blue Marble Geographics has launched Global Mapper 27, integrating the GeoCalc geodetic library as a standard feature alongside enhancements to LiDAR validation, automated terrain modeling, and expanded geospatial data format support

Apr 24, 2026
U.S. University Deploys Cyber-Driven Counter-Drone Technology for Campus Security

The University of Alabama has implemented D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir technology to secure its R1 research infrastructure and massive athletic venues against unauthorized drone activity

Apr 23, 2026
Leonardo DRS Unveils Modular C-UAS Package for Maritime & Autonomous Vessels

Leonardo DRS introduces an integrated mission equipment package for the U.S. Navy and allied forces to detect and defeat aerial drone threats across diverse maritime platforms

Apr 23, 2026
ANELLO Maritime INS Selected for BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser ASV Platform

ANELLO Photonics is integrating its optical gyroscope technology into BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser uncrewed surface vessel to provide high-precision navigation in GPS-denied environments

Apr 23, 2026
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