UAV / Drone News

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

Kongsberg Geospatial & Echodyne Partner for Enhanced BVLOS Drone Technology

The collaboration, involving Kongsberg's IRIS Terminal, will provide additional situational awareness to unmanned aerial system (UAS) operators by visualizing all airspace movement, cooperative and noncooperative, for safe and reliable operations

Mar 19, 2024
Drone Manufacturers Tested for Remote ID Compliance

With nearly 3.5M drones currently in use in the U.S., findings from SkySafe show that five out of seven drone manufacturers tested were not Remote ID compliant by the March 16th deadline

Mar 18, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Mar 16, 2024
Partnership to Reinvent Utility Asset Management

Buzz and Skydio aim to develop a Transmission, Distribution and Substation asset inspection solution, combining Buzz’s computer vision with Skydio’s autonomous drones and Extend API

Mar 15, 2024
Light UAS Operator Certificate Issued to FlyingBasket

The Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) from aviation authority Ente Nazionale Per L'Aviazione Civile (ENAC) permits Italian drone manufacturer and operator FlyingBasket to authorize its own operations

Mar 15, 2024
Sentera Integrates Cameras onto Inspired Flight’s Drone Platform

Sentera's 6X Multispectral and 65R ultra-high-resolution RGB sensors are now compatible with Inspired Flight Technologies' IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 drone platforms

Mar 15, 2024
Meller Optics Introduces Flat Sapphire Windows Suited for Commercial Aircraft & Drones

Meller Optics' Flat Sapphire Windows are also suitable for use in military weapons systems and can withstand fast moving dirt, sand, water, and most chemicals

Mar 14, 2024
Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming Solution for Airborne Surveillance Operations

The low-bandwidth solution will enable SKYTRAC's customers to take advantage of real-time video transmission over wireless networks with limited bandwidth

Mar 13, 2024
Bespoke Software Engineering Services for UAVs

Ascend Engineering’s comprehensive suite of development services are ideal for government and commercial clients looking to take advantage of state-of-the-art drone technology

Mar 12, 2024
Flyability Launches Elios 3 Drone UTM Payload

The Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) payload empowers industries to safely and efficiently inspect steel thickness in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments and confined spaces using ultrasonic testing technology

Mar 11, 2024
UAV Flight Capability Demonstrated Using a Jet Engine With No Moving Parts

Wave Engine Corp’s demonstration included self-powered take-off, climb-cruise and landing, using an aircraft engine that operated using pressure waves instead of rotating machinery

Mar 11, 2024
New High-Speed Imaging System Launched

Vision Research’s new 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements

Mar 11, 2024
Next Generation Broadcast Remote ID Module Released

The second generation of Dronetag’s Remote ID broadcast module for drone pilots, BS, is a module weighing only 0.035 oz with a wide range of accessories

Mar 11, 2024
TEKEVER to Strengthen Coastal Surveillance in Portugal

The AR3 by TEKEVER will enhance coastal security in Portugal with drone-based surveillance, helping to combat economic and environmental crimes such as illegal fishing and drug trafficking

Mar 08, 2024
New Public-Facing Features for First Responder Drone Programs

AirData’s Public Portal is a powerful new tool for building public trust and engagement with drone programs used by law enforcement and first responders

Mar 08, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Mar 08, 2024
Long-Range Dual Sensor System Integrated with Fixed-Wing VTOL

Phase One, RIEGL, & Carbonix have joined forces to fly an airborne laser scanner and a medium format camera on a fixed-wing VTOL platform, serving critical use cases across sectors

Mar 07, 2024
UAV Flight with Jet Engine That Has No Moving Parts Demonstrated

Wave Engine Corp. unveils the new 50+ lbf J-1 engine and demonstrates how the company's innovative propulsion system cuts costs and improves production rates for jet-powered aircraft

Mar 06, 2024
New UAV Terminal Completes Powerline Inspection Demonstration

The long-range demonstration, led by ARA Robotics, involved two ARA-405 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), state-of-the-art sensors, and beyond-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, controlled from a distance of 11 kilometres

Mar 06, 2024
Canada to Receive Counter-Drone Technology

Leonardo’s Falcon Shield C-UAS system is an operationally-proven solution to the growing threat from group 1 to 3 UAS, usually undetectable by conventional air surveillance equipment

Mar 06, 2024
New York Leads North America in Safe Drone Operations Amidst Commercial Traffic

Applications are now open for the eighth cohort of the GENIUS NY UAS startup accelerator with a $1 million grand prize

Mar 05, 2024
Drones & Uncrewed Asia 2024: Accelerating Regional UAV Ecosystems

Drones & Uncrewed Asia returns, featuring an expanded scope and a larger stable of exhibitors and speakers, reflecting the accelerating pace of the ecosystem’s growth in the past year

Mar 05, 2024
LiDAR Drone Mapping Solution Launched

The new Wingtra LiDAR payload combines the efficiency, operational simplicity, and precision of the WingtraOne GEN ll drones with an advanced Wingtra-engineered LiDAR sensor

Mar 05, 2024
Partnership to Advance UAS Firefighting Capabilities

Helitak’s firefighting tanks will enhance Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL aircraft, aiming to set new standards for UAS mission-critical firefighting equipment and capabilities

Mar 05, 2024
Internal Testing of Heavy-Lift Helicopter Rotor Blades

UAVOS' internal tests included ground, hover, and flight evaluations, with ground tests involving the spinning of the blades on whirl towers to measure balance, and initial fatigue tests to determine structural strength

Mar 04, 2024
Skydio Delivers X10D sUAS & Debuts Dynamic Channel Switching

Dynamic channel switching enables the X10D to provide adaptable communications between the drone and its accompanying controller in both contested and congested environments

Mar 04, 2024
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.