Autonomous VTOL UAS Approved for Continued Development
Built to operate within an autonomous fleet, AeroVironment’s (AV) Wildcat VTOL UAS will be further developed as part of DARPA’s ANCILLARY initiative
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Gas Detection and the Xer X8 UAS
The X8 UAS from Xer Technologies is a complete solution for automated, long-range drone gas detection, able to detect leaks of greenhouse gases effectively and safely
Controller Updated with Moulded Carbon Fiber Casing
The Acecore George controller has received an upgrade, including increased protection for the joystick gaskets, a 3D-moulded carbon fiber casing, and V-lock batteries
New First Responder Drone & Charging Station for City-Wide Deployment
BRINC’s Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest are designed to reach 911 calls in under 70 seconds, deliver life-saving medical supplies, and address low-priority calls without requiring additional personnel
International Drone Show 2024 Round-Up
More than 500 visitors from around the globe converged in Denmark for the International Drone Show 2024, thought to be the largest event of its kind in Northern Europe
Most Read Articles on UST This Week
Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week
UAV Propulsion Tech Discusses Industry Shifts & Future Trends within the Unmanned Sector
An industry expert in the unmanned field, Bob Schmidt, the CEO and Founder at UAV Propulsion Tech, sits down with UST to discuss recent developments in the drone industry, and gives an insightful look into future uncrewed trends
Canadian UAVs Launches Advanced RPAS Operations with Aerosonde Mk 4.7
Canadian UAVs has received approval to operate the Aerosonde Mk 4.7 RPAS in Canada, enabling real-time, autonomous tracking of military activity in diverse conditions
Flight Trials for VTOL Tail-Sitter UAS
Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky is conducting flight tests to refine its VTOL UAS, a twin proprotor ‘rotor blown wing’ configuration designed for ISR and long endurance flight
Heavy Lift UAV Completes Flight Test in Denmark
The FC100 heavy lift utility UAV from Flowcopter uses a lightweight hydraulic drive train to deliver a new class of aircraft, and is capable of moving 100kg of cargo for a 200 km round trip
Cube Autopilot Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
CubePilot Ecosystem set to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cube - an advanced open-source autopilot for drones and robotics
Wireless Power Mesh Network for In-Flight Drone Charging Demonstrated
The demonstration took place at NASA's Ames Research Center and showcased Reach's Wireless Power-at-a-Distance solution by beaming 256 watts of power at a drone in flight
Ziyan Unveils Next-Gen Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter
Ziyan's Blowfish A4 features triple design upgrades, a versatile payload capacity, 30km video transmission, strong environmental adaptability, and flexible mobile take-off and landing
Funding to Continue Building Drone-As-First-Responder Technology
Aerodome has raised $21.5M to build a DFR turnkey solution that is fast, safe, and energy efficient, providing a fully automated and remote air support operating system
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
