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

RNLAF to Begin MQ-9 RPA Operations in Curacao

GA-ASI’s MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) provides a long-endurance, persistent surveillance capability with Full-Motion Video and Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator/Maritime Radar

Apr 21, 2022
Multi-Network Broadband Connectivity Now Available to Auterion Ecosystem

Now available to Auterion ecosystem partners, Elsight’s Halo communications module has a small and lightweight form factor for easy integration into drones and other unmanned systems

Apr 21, 2022
UST Collaborates with BAE Systems to Drive Engagement with SMEs

New collaboration will provide engagement opportunities for SMEs worldwide

Apr 20, 2022
YellowScan Selects New US Distributor

Terrestrial Imaging will distribute and support YellowScan's complete hardware and software solutions for UAV LiDAR scanning

Apr 20, 2022
Assured BVLOS SATCOM Connectivity for UAVs

Inmarsat's UAV SATCOM solutions provide assured connectivity anywhere in the world, and enable safe integration into commercial airspace

Apr 20, 2022
Integrating Remote ID into Airspace Management Technologies

Pierce Aerospace’s Remote ID, also known as a ‘digital license plate’, is the ability of a drone in flight to provide identification and location information to third parties, especially when flying BVLOS

Apr 20, 2022
FAA Awards Drone Research Grants to 7 US Universities

Research will focus on electromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and cybersecurity oversight

Apr 20, 2022
Aspen Fuel Blends Offered for Sky Power International UAV Engines

Aspen's pre-mixed fuel is suitable for small two-stroke UAV engines requiring a mixing ratio of 50:1 or 40:1

Apr 19, 2022
Integrated Weather Data for Ground-Based UAS Surveillance System

TruWeather Solutions' weather services and sensors will be integrated into the Casia G system, providing extra data to ensure safe drone operations

Apr 19, 2022
New Hybrid Power System for Unmanned Aircraft Released

The LaunchPoint Hybrid Power System (HPS) is an ecosystem of complex motor and controller hardware, plus software for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft of all types

Apr 19, 2022
Fischer Connectors Sponsors YellowScan Drone LiDAR Conference

Fischer Connectors is one of YellowScan’s legacy connectivity partners, providing connectors for UAV LiDAR systems

Apr 14, 2022
Testing, Simulation & Data Acquisition Systems for UAS Development

UEI's flexible systems feature interchangeable chassis and a range of I/O options, providing maximum potential for design re-use

Apr 14, 2022
EuroLink Targets US Market with Beluga Family of Mini-Drones 

The Beluga platform has been in development for three years and has passed stringent TRL7 & TRL8 project requirements meeting demanding performance metrics

Apr 14, 2022
Automated Drone Data Logging for Commercial & Government Sectors

Skyfish Mission Control software is now able to automatically cloud synchronize flight telemetry data to DroneLogbook servers as soon as the pilot lands their Skyfish drone

Apr 14, 2022
COBRA to Showcase 5.5m Swiftlet UAV at XPONENTIAL 2022 

COBRA manufactured the 30kg Swiftlet composite airframe using a combination of CNC cut carbon sandwich internal structure and PVC foam sandwich skins using high grade glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforcements

Apr 14, 2022
QinetiQ to Support Future Royal Navy UAS Operations

QinetiQ will provide its experimentation expertise and its Banshee Jet80+ unmanned aerial targets to assist in the training of the Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carriers for real-world scenarios

Apr 13, 2022
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Selected for Japanese Coast Guard RPAS Project

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ SeaGuardian will conduct wide-area maritime surveillance to support the Japanese Coast Guard’s search & rescue, disaster response and maritime law enforcement missions

Apr 13, 2022
Elbit Systems UK Demonstrates New Hybrid UAV for RAF

The trials were conducted in order for the Royal Air Force (RAF) to assess the system’s performance in a number of criteria as part of the selection of vehicles for the next phase of its programmed activity

Apr 12, 2022
High-Power Motors and Propulsion Systems for UAVs

Alva Industries develops drone motors with enhanced thermal, mechanical and electromagnetic properties

Apr 11, 2022
Sky Power to Unveil New UAS Engines

The two new Wankel UAS engines will be exhibited at the 2022 AUVSI Xponential trade show

Apr 08, 2022
New RTK-Capable Drone Mapping Solution Released

The multi-constellation solution can carry up to 3kg and fly for up to 50 minutes

Apr 08, 2022
Autonomous MALE UAV Prototype Completed

The advanced BVLOS-capable aircraft features a heavy fuel engine, 28-hour mission endurance, and a range of over 4000 km

Apr 08, 2022
Integrated Gimbals Released for Auterion-Powered Drone Platforms

The new Gremsy PE gimbals allow users to deploy the capabilities of open drone ecosystems with a choice of various camera payloads

Apr 08, 2022
AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards Finalists Announced

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) has named the finalists for the annual AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards 2022

Apr 08, 2022
Iris Automation Receives Second FAA BVLOS Waiver

The BVLOS operations, performed on behalf of the City of Reno, will make use of the Casia G ground-based DAA solution

Apr 07, 2022
Percepto Receives BVLOS Approval Under New EU Drone Regulations

This approval will enable Falcker, Percepto’s partner, to empower its customers to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights with Percepto’s drone-in-a-box system

Apr 07, 2022
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