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

Tyto Robotics Introduces Test Stand for Heavy-Lift Drones

Tyto Robotics' Flight Stand 500, a state-of-the-art thrust stand, is designed for testing the propulsion systems of advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles, heavy-lift drones and eVTOL

Jan 04, 2024
ACCES I/O Adds New Series of 55 Compact High-Performance M.2 Cards

With the small form factor and robust capabilities, the M.2 cards are suitable for an array of applications in sectors such as automation, defense, testing, process control and more

Jan 02, 2024
Acoustic Trigger Technology Aids Sustainable Ropeless or On-Demand Fishing

The integration of Teledyne's industry-standard acoustic modem technology and the new Acoustic Trigger feature could revolutionize the lobster and crab fishing industries

Jan 02, 2024
Auterion Launches Vision Kit S

The Vision Kit S acts as a starting point for developers to create computer vision applications like obstacle detection and avoidance, VIO, precision landing, QR detection, or targeting

Dec 29, 2023
New Generation of MEMS Rotation Rate Sensors Launched

Marrying precision and robustness, LITEF has released a sensor in a small design for high vibration and shock requirements in industrial, aerospace, land or marine applications

Dec 27, 2023
Top 10 Most Read UST Articles of 2023

Here’s the UST round-up of the ten most read articles of the year

Dec 23, 2023
Designing Safe Stabilized Landings for Maritime Inspection Drones

STABLE has been awarded funds by The Research Council of Norway to establish safe landing and take-off platforms for VTOL drones involved in the offshore wind industry

Dec 21, 2023
PDW Quadcopter Selected for DIU Blue UAS List

The Blue UAS list is a program developed by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the Department of Defense (DoD), designed to rapidly vet and scale commercial UAS technology

Dec 21, 2023
uAvionix to Develop Skyway UAS Test Range in Oklahoma

Contracted by the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE), uAvionix will deploy Command and Control (C2) and Detect & Avoid (DAA) services that enable uncrewed Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations between nodes on the Skyway

Dec 20, 2023
New Sony ILX-LR1 Added to Auterion Payload Ecosystem

The Sony ILX-LR1 camera harnesses advanced sensor technology with a 35mm full-frame back-illuminated image sensor and approximately 61MP

Dec 20, 2023
Partnership to Advance Robotic Applications for Outdoor Conditions

Stereolabs and Syslogic combine stereo vision hardware and software with durable and powerful hardware designed to endure unpredictable environments for agriculture, railway, and more

Dec 19, 2023
Deep Sand Technology & GEODNET to Enhance Precision Agriculture in Rural North America

GEODNET's high-reliability data service combined with Deep Sand Technology's affordable automated tractor solutions is expected to help farmers improve efficiency, yields, and reduce input costs

Dec 19, 2023
Nokia Expands Partner Program to Boost Drone Services in North America

Nokia has extended the Drones-as-a-Service partner program with existing private wireless partners, so North American industries can reap the benefits of Nokia Drone Networks

Dec 18, 2023
Drone Mentorship Camp Launched

The camp in Toronto, Canada, is designed for people who do not have any formal education or experience in aviation and aerospace with participants learning through practical exercises and simulation workshops

Dec 18, 2023
Mexico Port Authorities Receives Oceanbotics Underwater Drones

The acquisition aims to elevate Mexico Port Authorities' surveillance and monitoring capacities, ensuring state-of-the-art technology is deployed across all ports under their jurisdiction

Dec 18, 2023
Sentera Expands Aerial Sensor Versatility Through Gremsy Interconnect Compatibility

New integration for 6X & 65R sensors streamlines high-resolution data collection across diverse drone platforms

Dec 15, 2023
Robosys Automation & AMC Search Sign Agreement for MASS Training

Robosys Automation and Australia’s AMC Search have worked together to support mariners with the latest technology, training and procedures for combined human and AI operations

Dec 15, 2023
Ground Control Station Developed to Train Remote Drone Pilots

The Natilus Pilot Operations Desk (POD) is designed to train remote pilots of drones and is expected to reduce operational costs for Natilus autonomous aircraft customers

Dec 15, 2023
Remote Control to Improve Autonomous Vehicle Safety

FORT Robotics’ rugged gaming-style controller can be paired with up to 30 machines, giving users the ability to manage a fleet of machines with a single remote control

Dec 15, 2023
FCC-Certified 5G-Connected Drone-in-a-Box Solution Launched

Nokia Drone Networks has launched in North America following a successful collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz to secure Federal Communications Commission certification

Dec 14, 2023
EFI Technology to Revolutionize UAV Efficiency

INF Inject’s EFI system consume a significantly lower amount of fuel compared conventional carburetor-based engines, reducing operating costs and environmental footprints

Dec 14, 2023
Matternet Receives Approval for BVLOS Drone Delivery Operations in Berlin

The new drone delivery network aims to connect 13 hospitals with Europe’s largest hospital laboratory Labor Berlin to support transportation of more than six million lab samples per year

Dec 14, 2023
Elsight’s Halo System Ensures Seamless Connectivity Despite Broadband Interruption

Elsight’s Halo connectivity system beats Optus outage to keep Sphere Drones flying during trials of their innovative Curo HubX drone platform

Dec 13, 2023
ResilienX Partners to Advance Wisconsin Airport eVTOL Vertiport Project

ResilienX and VI&E have signed an MOU to collaborate on the Wittman Regional Airport eVTOL vertiport project, combining innovative eVTOL technology and IASMS solution

Dec 13, 2023
New Low-Cost UAV LiDAR Mapping System

The Mad Nadir Mapping LiDAR System (MNMLS) contains a tactical grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) coupled with a multi-frequency GNSS receiver, with these two combined components making up the highly accurate Inertial Navigation System (INS)

Dec 13, 2023
Software Update Collaboration Enhances UAV LiDAR

In collaboration with BayesMap, Inertial Labs has announced the PCMasterPro software update for the high-accuracy LiDAR point cloud generation solution RESEPI

Dec 13, 2023
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