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

Heavy-Lift Cargo UAS to Integrate Multi-Use Cargo Hook

Onboard Systems International is developing a multi-use cargo hook system for Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft UAS

Mar 08, 2023
Sener to Develop Line-of-Sight Data Links for Eurodrone

Sener Aerospace & Defense will undertake the development, series production and logistic in-service life cycle support of the two subsystems that will connect the unmanned aircraft with the different ground stations

Mar 07, 2023
Gyro-Stabilized Automatic Aviation Cannon Developed for Drones

UAVHE’s BADUGA features a gyroscopic stabilizer that maintains the center of gravity in the same position, even with varying barrel inclination angles, aerodynamic resistance, and magazine capacity

Mar 07, 2023
AI & Computer Vision Capabilities for Teal 2 Military Drone

Athena has licensed its proprietary computer vision architecture to Red Cat, providing enhanced night-time capabilities for the UAV

Mar 07, 2023
US Army Awards Five Prototyping Agreements for Future Tactical UAS Inc. 2

The FTUAS is the Army’s premier VTOL UAS modernization effort and Increment 2 requirements include runway independence, point take-off and landing, and a rapidly deployable UAS capability

Mar 03, 2023
MQ-9B Drone Selected for Japanese MALE RPAS Project

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian will be used to conduct tests to review adaptability to support the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s manned-unmanned teaming missions

Mar 03, 2023
New Partnership Helps Agencies Operate Drone First Responder Programs

Skyfire Consulting and VOTIX are working with agencies and the FAA to get faster regulatory approvals, appropriate training for both Drone First Responder and tactical UAS response, program site selection and more

Mar 02, 2023
New Hyperspectral Sensor Delivers Next-Generation Maritime Domain Awareness 

Arkeus’ autonomous ISR sensor for drones and manned aircraft can deliver data for critical decision-making in both challenging or contested environments

Mar 02, 2023
Australian-Made Hybrid VTOL Drone Launched at Avalon Airshow 2023

STRIX is being developed by BAE Systems Australia and Perth-based Innovaero for missions including air to ground strike against hostile targets and persistent ISR

Mar 02, 2023
New FAA Mandated Remote ID Broadcast Module for Drones

uAvionix’s new pingRID meets the FAA’s Part 89 Remote ID standards to keep operators safe and compliant throughout each flight

Mar 01, 2023
New Collaboration Supports Remote Radiation Data Collection

Integrated into Flyability’s Elios 3 indoor drone, the Mirion RDS-32 radiation survey meter can collect accurate radiation data remotely, allowing nuclear personnel to remain safely outside of irradiated areas

Mar 01, 2023
Medical Logistics Operator Orders 40 Blueflite Drones

Spright will also integrate Blueflite’s cloud-based drone operations and productivity tool into its fleet

Mar 01, 2023
MQ-9B SkyGuardian® RPAS Completes Cold Weather Validation Flight

According to GA-ASI, this validation flight satisfies the cold weather operational capability needs for Nordic countries’ defense and security needs

Mar 01, 2023
Hybrid Ground/Aerial Drone System Tested by Spanish Army

Robotican's Rooster system was used to provide real-time video and intelligence during a building scan-and-clear mission

Feb 28, 2023
Drone Visual Positioning System Enables Improved ISR Mission Planning

Vermeer’s Visual Positioning System payload will be integrated with Draganfly’s Commander 3XL drone to improve critical missions where GPS jamming disrupts military operations

Feb 28, 2023
Blue Vigil Autonomous Aerial Light Wins Innovation Award

The Autonomous Aerial Light (ALED) was chosen from 18 products entered in ATSSA’s New Products Rollout at the Convention and Traffic Expo by a panel of judges made up of department of transportation personnel

Feb 27, 2023
New Partnership to Produce Solutions for Autonomous Systems Industry

The agreement between UAVOS and EDGE Group’s GradeOne Group ensures work in key areas related to development and adoption of security technology for uncrewed land and air platforms

Feb 24, 2023
Collins Aerospace Provides UAS & Robotics Support to Saudi Arabia

The company believes its mission systems hardware and software combined with its radio communication, imaging and sensor development expertise will be key to developing UAS sovereign capabilities in the country

Feb 24, 2023
New Drone Management Solution for Safe BVLOS Operations

The integration of Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system into the VOTIX cloud-based drone operating system enables automated conflict resolution via the VOTIX platform

Feb 23, 2023
TEKEVER Expands AR5 UAS Capabilities with SAR Integration

Developed by TEKEVER’s Space division, GAMASAR has the ability to detect different types of objects in all weather conditions to support maritime and land-based wide-area surveillance missions

Feb 23, 2023
New Two Stroke Hybrid Engine for UAVs

UAVHE SL new UAVHE P1-124 engine boasts an integrated 11kW alternator and cutting-edge technologies including EFI, liquid cooling, twin spark plug ignition, an internal gearbox, and an idle clutch

Feb 23, 2023
US Army Continues Shadow Tactical UAS Modernization

Textron Systems will provide continued contractor logistics support; field service; maintenance including hardware, spares and repairs; and engineering support for the Shadow Tactical UAS

Feb 23, 2023
Veronte Autopilot 4x in eVTOL AXE

Collaboration between Embention and Skyfly sees the Veronte Autopilot 4x redundant flight control system used in the electric-hybrid eVTOL, Axe

Feb 22, 2023
Draganfly CEO to Keynote at Natural Disasters Expo 2023

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell will discuss how the company’s drones have helped deliver medical supplies to remote areas and visual oversight during active emergencies, medical, and disaster response situations

Feb 22, 2023
EDGE Unveils 11 New Autonomous & Unmanned Solutions at IDEX 2023

The new breakthrough products and systems cover a wide range of missions, including tactical ISR, logistics support, and sophisticated combat operations

Feb 21, 2023
Spright Awarded First Non-Geospecific BVLOS Waiver for Utility Inspection

The Certificate of Waiver allows small UAS to travel up to four nautical miles for critical utility infrastructure surveys

Feb 21, 2023
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