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

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
Ziyan UAS Recruiting Partners Worldwide

Electric unmanned helicopter specialists Ziyan UAS is seeking like-minded partners to explore potential and sustainable business cooperation models together

Mar 04, 2024
Skyports Partnership for Middle-Mile Drone Logistics

The multi-year collaboration between Skyports and the Port Authority will help implement and scale UAS across its extensive portfolio of maritime, aviation, and transportation assets

Mar 04, 2024
JOUAV Launches New Airborne LiDAR Sensor

JOUAV's JoLiDAR-1000 LiDAR sensor, featuring enhanced detection, compact design, and integrated technologies, is ideal for a diverse range of applications, such as terrain mapping, power line inspection, mining surveying, and emergency mapping

Mar 01, 2024
Drone Nerds Integrates ideaForge’s Public Safety Drone Solutions

The integrated solutions include the NETRA V4 PRO and SWITCH UAVs, recognized for their power, versatility, and reliability across a spectrum of mission-critical applications

Mar 01, 2024
Blackwave Next-Generation UAS Communications Contract Awarded

PDW has been awarded a contract by USSOCOM for the Blackwave resilient digital link that provides critical UAS comms in high-risk, contested and congested environments

Mar 01, 2024
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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Mar 01, 2024
Triad to Boost UAS Communication Capabilities for DoD

Triad is supplying its Ku-band upconverters and bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) for use with SCISR Secure Common Data Link (CDL) radio systems, which provide long-range, encrypted communications for the US military

Feb 29, 2024
AlarisPro Announces Partnership with TEKEVER

TEKEVER has chosen the AlarisPro fleet management platform as the organization’s single source of truth for the safety and reliability of the company's impressive unmanned aerial systems

Feb 29, 2024
Acecore Technologies Supporting Icelandic Authorities Following Devastating Volcanic Eruptions

Acecore Technologies is deploying sophisticated hybrid drone technology with ground-penetrating radar to assess the aftermath of volcanic eruptions around Grindavik in Iceland

Feb 28, 2024
High Eye Wins an Open International Tender from the Netherlands

The program integrates the Airboxer VTOL UAV along with its ground control system, training modules, maintenance packages, operational training, and cutting-edge EO/IR camera payloads

Feb 28, 2024
Foundation Set for Unmanned Traffic Management in Thailand

Thales and Thaicom’s feasibility study to enable the deployment of UTM services in Thailand could pave the way for a seamless and secure integration of drones into its airspace

Feb 28, 2024
Cannon Dynamics Acquires TASUMA

The TASUMA (Target and Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft Ltd) division of Cannon will be focused on innovative special projects enabling the experienced design and build team to support customers requiring customised UAV solutions

Feb 27, 2024
Elsight’s Halo is a Game Changer for Predicted Rise in Australian Drone Flights

A new report released by Airservices Australia predicts drone flights in Australia to top 60 million by 2043. Elsight’s Halo communications system is ready to provide the connection confidence required to facilitate the expansion of BVLOS drone flights

Feb 27, 2024
Elbit Systems Launches New UAS

The Hermes 650 Spark UAS excels in medium altitude long endurance aerial missions, thanks to features like automatic takeoff and landing and auto-taxi capability from short runways

Feb 26, 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.