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The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture

C-UAS Capability Demonstrated to DoD Stakeholders
C-UAS Capability Demonstrated to DoD Stakeholders

The demonstration showcased Skylark Labs' Aerial Reconnaissance & Elimination System (ARIES) system and its advanced capabilities in detection and tracking rogue drones

May 24, 2024
Partnership for UAV Inspection Growth in Canada
Partnership for UAV Inspection Growth in Canada

Phase One has officially partnered with Measur for strong UAV inspection growth in the Canadian market, providing impressive image quality captured from the safest distance

May 24, 2024
Preliminary Design Review Success for MALE UAS 
Preliminary Design Review Success for MALE UAS 

The Airbus-backed Eurodrone, a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAS with ISTAR capability, has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

May 24, 2024
Agricultural Drone Solutions Advanced with New Collaboration
Agricultural Drone Solutions Advanced with New Collaboration

Drone Nerds has partnered with Sentera to expand its range of agricultural and industrial drone solutions, adding Sentera's PHX fixed-wing drone and multispectral sensors to its offerings

May 24, 2024
Volatus Aerospace & Drone Delivery Canada Announce Merger of Equals
Volatus Aerospace & Drone Delivery Canada Announce Merger of Equals

A new merger of equals between Volatus Aerospace and Drone Delivery Canada aims to combine the strengths & capabilities of both companies under experienced industry leaders

May 23, 2024
Preliminary Design Phase Begins for Vertical-Lift X-Plane
Preliminary Design Phase Begins for Vertical-Lift X-Plane

The low-drag, fan-in-wing X-plane from Aurora Flight Sciences will begin a preliminary design review, integrating a blended wing body platform and combining VTOL with impressive speed

May 22, 2024
Italy to Receive Delivery Drones in New Collaboration
Italy to Receive Delivery Drones in New Collaboration

Cargo parcel delivery drones are set to be delivered to Italy through Intelligent Energy’s partnership with H2C, aiming to realize new solutions to carry people and freight by drone

May 22, 2024
Aerobits Announces Price Reduction on Remote ID Modules
Aerobits Announces Price Reduction on Remote ID Modules

A significant price reduction by Aerobits makes it easier than ever to equip drones with advanced identification technology

May 22, 2024
Heron TP Drone Takes First Flight in Germany
Heron TP Drone Takes First Flight in Germany

The German Heron TP (GHTP) drone is equipped with optical, imaging radar reconnaissance, and signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities, and enables the armed forces to expand its strategic and tactical capabilities

May 21, 2024
Strategic Collaboration Between Commercial UAV Expo & HYSKY Society 
Strategic Collaboration Between Commercial UAV Expo & HYSKY Society 

HYSKY Society will co-locate with Commercial UAV Expo 2024 (September 3-5), bringing the largest hydrogen aviation event to the global commercial drone trade show & conference

May 21, 2024
Iridium Connected Drones Offer a Path Forward for Monitored BVLOS Operations
Iridium Connected Drones Offer a Path Forward for Monitored BVLOS Operations

The FAA’s first waiver for BVLOS commercial operations granted to AATI's fixed-wing AiRanger, enabled by Iridium's global L-Band satellite connectivity, demonstrates that Iridium satellite C2 capabilities can meet large drone BVLOS waiver requirements

May 21, 2024
Drone & eVTOL Component Manufacturer Adopts EN9100 Aerospace Standard
Drone & eVTOL Component Manufacturer Adopts EN9100 Aerospace Standard

Embention incorporates SO9001 and EN9100 certifications into the drone and airtaxi market bringing traditional aviation quality standards to these rapidly growing sectors

May 21, 2024
Radar Integrated onto Newly FAA-Approved BVLOS Unmanned Aircraft
Radar Integrated onto Newly FAA-Approved BVLOS Unmanned Aircraft

AATI’s FAA-approved AiRanger has been integrated with Echodyne’s EchoFlight radar, providing detection & tracking ranges to aid avoidance measures, maintaining operational safety

May 20, 2024
Nighttime Autonomous Aerial Resupply Completed Via Tactical Drone
Nighttime Autonomous Aerial Resupply Completed Via Tactical Drone

Soaring’s VTOL UAS, Gabriel, completed 40 tactical drills to resupply U.S. Army platoons with class I and class V supplies including food and ammunition, all carried out at night

May 20, 2024
Group 2 & NATO Class I UAS for Long-Range Tactical ISR
Group 2 & NATO Class I UAS for Long-Range Tactical ISR

Skyeton's Raybird is a battle-proven UAS platform offering up to 28 hours of continuous flight time and a range of up to 2500 km

May 19, 2024
Aerial Intelligence Company Secures Funding for Integrated Solution
Aerial Intelligence Company Secures Funding for Integrated Solution

SwissDrones’ latest funding round enables the delivery of its integrated solution combining long-range unmanned helicopters, flight operations and large-scale data analytics for public safety

May 17, 2024
Autonomous Aerial Resupply Flight Tests for hVTOL Cargo Drone
Autonomous Aerial Resupply Flight Tests for hVTOL Cargo Drone

Elroy Air and Leidos will trial the Chaparral hVTOL cargo aircraft system at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona to demonstrate autonomous aerial resupply capabilities

May 17, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

May 17, 2024
Built-to-Order UAV Engines: HFE International Talks to UST
Built-to-Order UAV Engines: HFE International Talks to UST

With over 100 different UAV platforms in 28 countries using HFE International’s EFI engine systems, CEO Thomas West takes time out to discuss the patented Genpod® Series of Line Replaceable Unit engines and new projects on the horizon

May 16, 2024
CubePilot Solution for FAA Remote ID Compliance
CubePilot Solution for FAA Remote ID Compliance

Cube ID by CubePilot is a reliable Remote ID solution that supports both CAN and serial protocols, broadcasting in-flight information via a Bluetooth 5.2 dual-mode unit

May 15, 2024
BVLOS Commercial Drone Delivery Prospects Advance with FAA Application Approval
BVLOS Commercial Drone Delivery Prospects Advance with FAA Application Approval

The FAA’s acceptance of Drone Express’ Part 135 Application marks a significant step in the future of delivery logistics, paving the way for BVLOS commercial drone delivery

May 15, 2024
New Autonomous Technology Collaboration for Global Security Solutions
New Autonomous Technology Collaboration for Global Security Solutions

RAD will deliver its autonomous detection technology for Nightingale’s drones, working together to offer low-cost, active patrols for large areas with little supporting infrastructure

May 15, 2024
WISPR Systems’ New SkyScout Drone for Surveying & Construction
WISPR Systems’ New SkyScout Drone for Surveying & Construction

WISPR Systems' SkyScout comes in a convenient size and interchangeable payload options, and includes collision avoidance, dual-band RTK navigation, geotagging capabilities, and a dampening mount

May 14, 2024
Ziyan’s Shadow S3 UAV Attracts International Attention at DSA2024
Ziyan’s Shadow S3 UAV Attracts International Attention at DSA2024

Designed around a modular system and deployable in 2 minutes, the Shadow S3 electric unmanned helicopter by Ziyan recently featured at the Defense Services Asia event in Malaysia

May 14, 2024
Largest Drone Swarm Display Sets New World Record 
Largest Drone Swarm Display Sets New World Record 

UVify coordinated 5,293 IFO drones simultaneously to set a new Guinness World Record, creating intricate patterns and vibrant visuals above a crowd to demonstrate advanced programming and drone control technology

May 13, 2024
First Responder Drones Advanced with Airspace Security Company Acquisition
First Responder Drones Advanced with Airspace Security Company Acquisition

Dedrone is set to be acquired by Axon, adding Drones as First Responders (DFR) and protection against drone threats to its incident response solutions

May 13, 2024
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