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

Live Demonstration of Tethered Drone Systems

Elistair will showcase the latest functionalities of its stations, the SAFE-T 2 and the LIGH-T 4, which are compatible with over 20 drones available on the market

Apr 26, 2022
Grant Won to Manufacture ViDAR Search & Surveillance Pods

ViDAR (Visual Detection And Ranging) is a wide-area optical search system that uses computer vision and deep learning to autonomously find objects on the surface of the ocean

Apr 26, 2022
VOTIX to Provide Full Orchestration, Operation & Automation of Drones

The VOTIX software helps manufacturers convert almost any off-the-shelf drone into a full-fledged enterprise automation platform for a wide range of applications

Apr 26, 2022
New Pressure Sensors Improve Speed & Altitude Accuracy in UAVs

Superior Sensor Technology’s ND Series pressure sensors can measure changes in atmospheric pressure to maintain stable altitude and Pitot tube applications for measuring air speed in winged UAVs 

Apr 26, 2022
Volatus Signs Global Marketing & Distribution Contract with UAVTEK

Volatus is presenting UAVTEK’s Ares and Bug drones at its booth (#1307) at the AUVSI Xponential conference in Orlando

Apr 26, 2022
Modular Coaxial Drones for Public Safety & Emergency Response

The Spirit UAS features a unique coaxial design, and can be easily carried in a backpack and quickly assembled and disassembled in the field

Apr 26, 2022
Autonomous Safety Systems for Commercial Drones

Parachute rescue solutions are enabling commercial drones to ensure the highest risk-mitigation while operating in densely populated areas

Apr 25, 2022
Expandable Fixed-Wing UAS Launched at XPONENTIAL

The ultra portable WingXpand™ is the world’s first 7-foot expandable fixed-wing UAS that fits in a backpack

Apr 25, 2022
Improved MIDAS C-UAS Successfully Tested

MIDAS is an AI-enabled, multi-rotor sUAS outfitted with optical sensors and a customized payload that can defeat multiple small UAS targets per flight

Apr 25, 2022
Septentrio & MicroPilot Bring GNSS Positioning to UAVs

This collaboration ensures smooth and easy integration of high-accuracy GPS/GNSS positioning and professional-level autopilots into control systems where safety and reliability matter

Apr 25, 2022
Northwest UAV Multi-Fuel Engine Supports Hybrid UAS

Leveraging the endurance and energy efficiency of the NW-44 Engine, the Elbit Systems Skylark 3 Hybrid UAS successfully demonstrated how it can support the UK RAF to achieve its ambitions for future capabilities

Apr 25, 2022
ePropelled Starter Generators & Intelligent Power Systems Selected for Apus 15 Quadcopter

ePropelled's SG750 starter generator and iPS750 intelligent power system will help Aerotor’s Apus 15 reach up to ten hours of flight with less reliance on battery performance

Apr 22, 2022
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
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.