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

Partnership Announced for BVLOS Counter UAS Mission

Elsight will provide a quick and consistent connection between Robotican’s Goshawk aircraft and its control station, even in regions with minimal signal coverage, using Elsight’s Halo

Mar 25, 2024
Digital License Plate for Drones Policy in Full Effect

The FAA has ended the discretionary enforcement policy on Drone ID with effect from March 16th 2024

Mar 25, 2024
ModalAI’s New NDAA-Compliant ESCs & Image Sensors

ModalAI is expanding its technology offerings with the addition of three ESCs and a computer vision image sensor, joining its suite of NDAA-compliant products

Mar 25, 2024
Optional Add-Ons for Drone Propulsion Systems by Vertiq

Vertiq's second-generation products are designed to accommodate a wide range of add-ons to tailor drone propulsion solutions specifically to customer requirements

Mar 22, 2024
Wireless Research Platform Drone Testbed to Expand

The PAWR Project Office is significantly expanding AERPAW, the first wireless research platform to study the convergence of 4G/5G technology and autonomous drones

Mar 22, 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 22, 2024
Integration Offers New Option for Airborne Survey Missions

Emesent's Hovermap LiDAR mapping and autonomy payload is being integrated with Freefly's Astro drones with the aim of providing clients with a new option for airborne survey missions

Mar 20, 2024
DfT’s Action Plan on Drone Technology Published

Flying taxis and routine emergency service drones could become a reality by 2028 under the Department for Transport (DfT) Future of Flight action plan

Mar 20, 2024
Autonomous UAS Operations to Integrate Airspace Surveillance Systems

American Robotics has partnered with Senhive to enable integrated autonomous drone operations, incorporating DAA, airspace safety and surveillance, and C-UAS solutions

Mar 20, 2024
Collaboration Enables Food Delivery from Sky to Doorstep

Tele2 AB and foodora are launching food deliveries using IoT & 5G connected drones, which have a range of 21km and emit 2g of CO2/km, all while able to fly in rain, wind, and snow

Mar 20, 2024
Partnership for Remotely Monitoring & Automating Substation Inspections

Skydio drones and MEPPI’s Power-I platform provide an end-to-end solution enabling utilities to collect and analyze volumes of data with efficiency, consistency and accuracy while being safer

Mar 19, 2024
Introducing the Velox Camera System by Nanomotion

The Velox UAV surveillance payload by Nanomotion combines advanced imaging, gyro stabilization, and compact design with an advanced EO/IR camera system

Mar 19, 2024
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
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