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

Sapphire Windows Suited for Aerospace Applications Introduced by Meller Optics

Ideal for aerospace applications Sapphire Windows by Meller Optics are suitable for providing front surface optics protection in guidance and vision systems

Dec 14, 2023
FCC-Certified 5G-Connected Drone-in-a-Box Solution Launched

Nokia Drone Networks has launched in North America following a successful collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz to secure Federal Communications Commission certification

Dec 14, 2023
EFI Technology to Revolutionize UAV Efficiency

INF Inject’s EFI system consume a significantly lower amount of fuel compared conventional carburetor-based engines, reducing operating costs and environmental footprints

Dec 14, 2023
Matternet Receives Approval for BVLOS Drone Delivery Operations in Berlin

The new drone delivery network aims to connect 13 hospitals with Europe’s largest hospital laboratory Labor Berlin to support transportation of more than six million lab samples per year

Dec 14, 2023
Elsight’s Halo System Ensures Seamless Connectivity Despite Broadband Interruption

Elsight’s Halo connectivity system beats Optus outage to keep Sphere Drones flying during trials of their innovative Curo HubX drone platform

Dec 13, 2023
ResilienX Partners to Advance Wisconsin Airport eVTOL Vertiport Project

ResilienX and VI&E have signed an MOU to collaborate on the Wittman Regional Airport eVTOL vertiport project, combining innovative eVTOL technology and IASMS solution

Dec 13, 2023
New Low-Cost UAV LiDAR Mapping System

The Mad Nadir Mapping LiDAR System (MNMLS) contains a tactical grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) coupled with a multi-frequency GNSS receiver, with these two combined components making up the highly accurate Inertial Navigation System (INS)

Dec 13, 2023
Software Update Collaboration Enhances UAV LiDAR

In collaboration with BayesMap, Inertial Labs has announced the PCMasterPro software update for the high-accuracy LiDAR point cloud generation solution RESEPI

Dec 13, 2023
NATO Selects Dronetag for DIANA Program

Dronetag is set to receive funding from the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) to advance its cutting-edge technologies, specifically designed for enhancing safety and efficiency in the European airspace

Dec 13, 2023
The Wankel Engine Reimagined: Inside UAVHE’s Revolutionary New Hybrid Propulsion Unit for UAVs

UAVHE's RW79 delivers 11 kW of output power and is designed for the medium-size class of UAVs

Dec 12, 2023
LINIA’s Automated Flight Route Software Integrated with Xer’s X8 UAV

The integration of LINIA's automated flight route software with Xer Technologies' X8 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform significantly enhances the efficiency and productivity of drone-based inspections

Dec 12, 2023
Honeywell Launches Project OperA to Bring AAM to Europe

Project OperA (Operate Anywhere), expected to be completed in 2026, will develop and validate several solutions for the safe accommodation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in flight

Dec 12, 2023
Collaboration Aims to Advance Drone Thermal Mapping

TOPODRONE and AGROWING’s PT61 camera can perform detailed surveys and deliver thermal orthomosaic maps obtaining accurate 3D models

Dec 12, 2023
Cambridge Sensoriis Wins Grant to Deliver oDART Technology

Onboard Detection and Avoidance Radar Tracking (oDART) leverages micro radar technologies that have been specifically developed for low altitude flight onboard uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and will adapt and introduce these into crewed aircraft

Dec 11, 2023
Volatus Aerospace to Acquire UAVHub & The Drone Mentor

Volatus Aerospace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the two UK-based companies in a deal worth £150,000, strengthening online drone training in the UK

Dec 11, 2023
D-Fend Expands Participation in FAA UAS Program

D-Fend Solutions' EnforceAir non-jamming, non-kinetic cyber counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) was deployed and tested at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in rapid progression to second airport site

Dec 11, 2023
AI to Advance European Single-Pilot Operations

Honeywell’s research will focus on a human-AI collaboration system, defining clear roles and responsibilities with human pilots remaining the ultimate decision-makers

Dec 11, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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

Dec 09, 2023
Landmark Cargo Drone Interline Agreement Signed

Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo’s agreement enables rapid and reliable air shipments, potentially of pharma, food, e-commerce, mail, spare parts, and more

Dec 08, 2023
Captive Carry Flight Completed with TA-1 Hypersonic Vehicle

The flight lasted three hours and 22 minutes and represented a significant step forward in the company's near-term goal of completing a powered flight with the Talon-A vehicle

Dec 08, 2023
UAVOS Introduces New Autopilot System

The AP.11 autopilot system provides a huge increase in processing power, longer hardware lifespan, and more integration options to meet both security and commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) needs

Dec 07, 2023
Air Traffic Management Unit License Granted to Vega UTM

High Lander’s Vega UTM is a software-only solution that creates control tower regions to monitor and display aerial activity within these regions in real time

Dec 07, 2023
HENSOLDT & Wings for Aid Partner on Cargo Drone Operations

HENSOLDT and the Wings For Aid have entered into a strategic partnership, aiming to improve the air safety of cargo drones that deliver humanitarian goods to people isolated by natural disasters and man-made crises

Dec 07, 2023
Ground Control Station for Commercial Drones Demonstrated in Italian Airspace

Honeywell's Ground Control Station exhibited its capabilities in a real-world setting, showcasing features such as dynamic flight plan updates and handling contingency situations

Dec 07, 2023
Flight Tests Launched for Mobile Delivery Drone Hub

The Inteliport GO ensures autonomous loading, retrieval, and charging for drones, significantly reducing human intervention and enhancing operational efficiency

Dec 06, 2023
Automatic Drone Dock DCap CT Unveiled for Tesla Cybertruck

This advanced drone dock combines sleek design, rugged construction, and remote controllability, making it ideal for use in various environments

Dec 06, 2023
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