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

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
NATO Selects Dronetag for DIANA Program

Dronetag is set to receive funding from the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) to advance its cutting-edge technologies, specifically designed for enhancing safety and efficiency in the European airspace

Dec 13, 2023
New AI for Robotics Enables Vision-Based Autonomy

TERRA AI by StereoLabs is a leap forward in the ability for autonomous robotics to perceive space, performing depth, localization, semantic, obstacle detection, and fusion from multiple cameras in both space and time

Dec 13, 2023
LINIA’s Automated Flight Route Software Integrated with Xer’s X8 UAV

The integration of LINIA's automated flight route software with Xer Technologies' X8 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform significantly enhances the efficiency and productivity of drone-based inspections

Dec 12, 2023
Honeywell Launches Project OperA to Bring AAM to Europe

Project OperA (Operate Anywhere), expected to be completed in 2026, will develop and validate several solutions for the safe accommodation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in flight

Dec 12, 2023
Collaboration Aims to Advance Drone Thermal Mapping

TOPODRONE and AGROWING’s PT61 camera can perform detailed surveys and deliver thermal orthomosaic maps obtaining accurate 3D models

Dec 12, 2023
Cambridge Sensoriis Wins Grant to Deliver oDART Technology

Onboard Detection and Avoidance Radar Tracking (oDART) leverages micro radar technologies that have been specifically developed for low altitude flight onboard uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and will adapt and introduce these into crewed aircraft

Dec 11, 2023
Volatus Aerospace to Acquire UAVHub & The Drone Mentor

Volatus Aerospace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the two UK-based companies in a deal worth £150,000, strengthening online drone training in the UK

Dec 11, 2023
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