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

Next-Gen JOUAV Multi-Rotor Drone

The lightweight PH-20 is setting new standards in payload capacity, extended flight times, high system integration, and reliability

Dec 06, 2023
Flight Trials Integrate Uncrewed Aircraft into Controlled Airspace

The successful completion of these trial test flights in New Zealand demonstrates that safe, uncrewed flight operations are possible, today, in controlled airspace among other piloted aircraft

Dec 06, 2023
Honeywell to Provide Thermal System for Lilium’s eVTOL Aircraft

Lilium selected Honeywell's MicroVCS (Vapor Cycle System) to optimize cabin cooling and manage electric battery temperatures, both critical functions for enabling more efficient and sustainable flight

Dec 06, 2023
Roadrunner-M Unveiled: CUAS High-Explosive Interceptor

Anduril has released Roadrunner, a VTOL autonomous air vehicle designed to be customized for various missions and Roadrunner-Munition a radical new class of recoverable ground-based air defense

Dec 05, 2023
DARPA Selects Bell for X-Plane Program

The Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program intends to design, build and fly an X-Plane, an experimental aircraft to demonstrate enabling technologies and integrated concepts

Dec 05, 2023
$1.25M Awarded for Runway Soil Integrity Testing

Black Swift Technologies and Orbital Micro Systems will use UAVs and radiometer soil moisture sensing solutions to scan soil moisture and integrity of potential landing strips

Dec 04, 2023
Embention Launches New ESC for eVTOLs & Electric UAVs

The new motor controller can deliver power outputs of up to 110kW, voltages of up to 800V, and currents of up to 200A

Dec 04, 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 01, 2023
Piasecki Awarded $37 Million AFWERX Funding for Tilt-Duct VTOL UAS

The award will enable Piasecki to demonstrate its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System (ARES) tilt-duct vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies

Dec 01, 2023
EDGE Expands Global VTOL Capabilities

The HT-100 can be used for various mission profiles such as ISR, inspection, mapping, and cargo and can fly for up to six hours at a speed of 120 kmh

Nov 30, 2023
D-Fend Solutions Partners with Indiana Security Firm

D-Fend Solutions partners with All Secure Group to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) protection at state and local levels

Nov 30, 2023
Landing Zones Unveils Drone Training Device

The Drone Bomblet Pyrotechnic (DBP) is expected to set a new standard for safety-assured, cutting-edge threat realistic training tools for the worldwide military training and simulation industry

Nov 30, 2023
HevenDrones Unveils Next-Gen Hydrogen-Powered Drone

The H2D200 is designed to carry payloads up to 4.5kg, with a remarkable range of up to 510km and an extended flight time of up to 4 hours, a new standard for smaller payload drones

Nov 29, 2023
Doodle Labs Mesh Datalinks Integrated into Sky Mantis UAS

Integrating Doodle Labs' radios secures long range, high-bandwidth mesh capabilities, a more reliable connection for the drone, and empowers rapid and effective operations in contested airspace

Nov 28, 2023
Tests Completed on Fully Autonomous In-Flight Refueling Tech

During the second test campaign, the Auto'Mate demonstrator showcased the potential of Autonomous Assets Air to Air Refueling (A4R) operations flying with five unmanned drones, under the control of an A310 MRTT tanker

Nov 27, 2023
“Drone Detection as a Service” Concept Launched

Roark’s Aero-Ark is a self-contained, static or mobile unit utilizing bespoke forward scatter detection, artificial intelligence and packet sniffing to detect drone incursions

Nov 27, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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Nov 24, 2023
Centaurium UAS & Thales Partner for Long-Range Drone Operations

Thales’ UAS100 is powered by two electric motors and a small internal combustion engine, ensuring the necessary endurance and resilience to failure

Nov 23, 2023
Phenix Awarded Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft Contract

The contract involves establishing a production facility to ensure production can meet the forecasted demand for the Ultra 2XL VTOL aircraft at scale

Nov 22, 2023
New Compact EO/IR Drone Payload with AI-Assisted Detection

Gremsy's new Vio series features a 4K zoom sensor, a 640x512 radiometric thermal camera, and an integrated laser rangefinder with a range of up to 2400m

Nov 22, 2023
Drone Nerds Named Exclusive US Distributor for Dronetag’s Remote ID Devices

Drone Nerds is now the exclusive distributor in the US for the Dronetag Mini, a remote ID device attachable to any drone, and Dronetag Beacon, a compact solution to make drones digitally visible

Nov 21, 2023
Embention & EANAN Partner for Growth of Unmanned Aircraft in UAE

In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Dubai Airshow 2023, the companies have committed to manufacturing a minimum of 3,000 Veronte Autopilots per year, the core flight control system for Eanan's aircraft

Nov 21, 2023
Inertial Labs Launches Lightweight Air Data Computer

The ADC calculates and provides air data parameters, including altitude, air speed, air density, outside air temperature, and windspeed for avionic applications

Nov 21, 2023
Defense Grant Awarded to Hargrave Technologies

Power electronics solutions developer Hargrave Technologies has received a Sovereign Capability Defence Grant for UAS propulsion

Nov 21, 2023
Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on Aircraft Carrier Demonstrated

The Mojave UAS is equipped with STOL capabilities, providing greater versatility and allowing the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations

Nov 20, 2023
Dronamics & Aramex Partner for Global Cargo Drone Deliveries

Dronamics’ remotely-piloted aircraft, the Black Swan, requires 400 meters only to land and take off, a viable solution for reaching remote and underserved areas

Nov 17, 2023
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