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Exail
Exail

Cutting-Edge Acoustic Positioning & Subsea Imagery Solutions for Unmanned & Robotic Systems

Advanced Navigation
Advanced Navigation

High-Accuracy Navigation & Positioning Solutions for Unmanned & Autonomous Vehicles

AMCORIS
AMCORIS

Cutting-Edge Advanced Sensor Technologies for Drones & Autonomous Vehicles

Micro Magic
Micro Magic

Industrial & Automotive-Grade Inertial Sensing Systems for UAVs, Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles

Silicon Designs, Inc
Silicon Designs, Inc

High-Accuracy MEMS Accelerometers for UAVs & Unmanned Systems used in Commercial, Industrial & Military Applications

FIBERPRO
FIBERPRO

Tactical-Grade Fiber Optic Gyros & FOG IMU for UAVs & Autonomous Vehicles

VectorNav Technologies
VectorNav Technologies

High-Performance Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for Unmanned Systems

Teledyne Marine
Teledyne Marine

Autonomous and Unmanned Marine Vehicles: USV, AUV, Marine ROV; Profiling Floats & Towed Systems

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company
Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company

Inertial Navigation Sensors: MEMS IMU, Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, AHRS, GPS-INS & Point Cloud Generation

SBG Systems
SBG Systems

Inertial Navigation Systems, INS/GPS, AHRS, and IMU Sensors for Unmanned Systems

Cerulean Sonar
Cerulean Sonar

Advanced Underwater Imaging & Positioning Solutions for Uncrewed & Autonomous Marine Vehicles

Vectoflow
Vectoflow

Flow Measurement Technologies & Air Data Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FT Technologies
FT Technologies

Rugged Drone Anemometers & Ultrasonic Wind Sensors for UAVs & Ground Control Stations

ALSEAMAR
ALSEAMAR

Leading-Edge Solutions & Services for Defense, Ocean & Marine Energies Applications

Kraken Robotics
Kraken Robotics

Innovative High-Resolution Subsea Imaging and Power Technologies for Commercial, Scientific & Military Underwater Survey Missions

Cubert
Cubert

Cutting-Edge Hyperspectral Camera Solutions - Critical Real-Time Insights for UAV-Based Applications

Hollyway
Hollyway

Innovative AI-powered Drone Solutions for Industrial Applications

Cellula Robotics
Cellula Robotics

Cutting-Edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles & Subsea Robotic Systems

SatLab Geosolutions
SatLab Geosolutions

GNSS Positioning Systems, 3D SLAM & Mobile Mapping, Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Voyis
Voyis

AUV Payloads & ROV Skids: Underwater Laser Scanners & 4K Stills Cameras for Subsea Inspections & Surveys

Tronics Microsystems
Tronics Microsystems

High-Precision Digital MEMS Accelerometers Gyros for Demanding Unmanned Systems Operating In Harsh Environments

YellowScan
YellowScan

High Precision, Long-Range UAV LiDAR & Drone LiDAR Mapping Solutions

RIEGL
RIEGL

Drone LiDAR Sensors & Laser Scanners for Aerial Surveying, Mapping & Bathymetry

MostaTech
MostaTech

Miniature Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOG Sensors) & IMUs for UAVs & Robotics

EMCORE Corporation
EMCORE Corporation

High Performance FOG and Quartz MEMS Inertial Sensors - Gyros, IRU, IMU, INS

LI-COR
LI-COR

Compact 3D Ultrasonic Anemometers & Weather Sensors for Drones, UAVs & GCS

Gladiator Technologies
Gladiator Technologies

MEMS Inertial Sensors: IMUs, GPS-Aided INS, Gyroscopes, Accelerometers, AHRS

Sonardyne International
Sonardyne International

Tracking, Navigation, Positioning and Communication Sensors for AUV, ROV, USV

AML Oceanographic
AML Oceanographic

Hydrographic & Oceanographic Equipment for Unmanned & Autonomous Surface Vessels & Underwater Vehicles

Forcys
Forcys

Integrated Systems & Payloads for Unmanned Surface & Underwater Platforms Operating in Complex Maritime Environments

Sentronics
Sentronics

High-Accuracy Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meters for UAVs | Real-Time UAV Fuel Monitoring

Overwatch Imaging
Overwatch Imaging

Advanced Imaging & Sensor Autonomy for Time-Critical Airborne Intelligence Missions

D-2 Inc
D-2 Inc

Conductivity, Temperature & Depth (CTD) Measurement Technologies for Unmanned Oceanography & Marine Survey

Hydro-Tech
Hydro-Tech

Hydrographic Survey Equipment: Multibeam Echo Sounders, Side Scan Sonars, Sound Velocity Sensors & Profilers

SubCtech
SubCtech

Ocean & Marine Monitoring Systems, AUV & ROV Subsea Batteries

Boxfish Robotics
Boxfish Robotics

Cinematic Underwater Robotic Vehicles (ROV & AUV) for Inspections, Observation and Videography

FarSounder
FarSounder

3D Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) for USV Navigation

CHC Navigation
CHC Navigation

GNSS Positioning & Navigation Systems, Mobile Mapping UAV LiDAR & Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Silicon Sensing
Silicon Sensing

MEMS Inertial Sensor Solutions, IMUs, Gyroscopes and MEMS Accelerometers for Unmanned Vehicles

Airmar Technology Corporation
Airmar Technology Corporation

Weather Monitoring Stations, Marine Transducers, Side-Scan Sonar & Underwater Altimeters

Reventec
Reventec

Precision Fuel Level Sensors for UAVs, Drones and VTOL Unmanned Helicopters

UAV Propulsion Tech
UAV Propulsion Tech

MEMS-Based INS & Inertial Sensors for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

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SeapiX-R
SeapiX-R

3D multibeam sonar for fisheries & environmental monitoring

3D multibeam sonar for fisheries & environmental monitoring
SeapiX-R is a solid-state 3D multibeam echosounder from Exail developed for scientific research, bio...
SeapiX FLS 7
SeapiX FLS 7

Long-range Forward Looking Sonar for extended obstacle avoidance & subsea navigation

Long-range Forward Looking Sonar for extended obstacle avoidance & subsea navigation
Safer navigation through unmatched environmental awareness A unique design for real-time obstacle de...
T18-M Towed Sonar
T18-M Towed Sonar

Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) for real-time mine detection & seabed mapping

Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) for real-time mine detection & seabed mapping
T18-M is a towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) developed for advanced underwater detection, mine co...
Gaps M3
Gaps M3

USBL positioning & communication system for subsea tracking & dynamic positioning

USBL positioning & communication system for subsea tracking & dynamic positioning
Gaps M3 is a high-performance Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) positioning and communication system from ...
M-A342VD10 Vibration Sensor
M-A342VD10 Vibration Sensor

Low-drift vibration sensor with SPI/UART interface

Low-drift vibration sensor with SPI/UART interface
...er design, the sensor is ideal for measuring vibration conditions and patterns in vital drone and...
M-A542VR10 Vibration Sensor
M-A542VR10 Vibration Sensor

IP67-rated vibration sensor with RS-422 interface

IP67-rated vibration sensor with RS-422 interface
...er design, the sensor is ideal for measuring vibration conditions and patterns in vital drone and...
OEM Inclinometers
OEM Inclinometers

Board-level two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors

Board-level two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors
...ard-level tilt sensors and inclinometers are ideal for OEMs and systems integrators, offering...
Angle Sensors
Angle Sensors

Rugged MEMS non-contact angular position sensors

Rugged MEMS non-contact angular position sensors
...-contact angle sensors measure rotational position through a differential array of magnetic elements...
Enclosed Inclinometers
Enclosed Inclinometers

IP67 & IP68-rated two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors

IP67 & IP68-rated two- and three-axis angle change measurement sensors
... enclosed tilt sensors and inclinometers for harsh environments are IP67 or IP68-rated, offering...
Wireless Inclinometers
Wireless Inclinometers

Wireless tilt sensors for transmission of attitude data via Bluetooth & Zigbee

Wireless tilt sensors for transmission of attitude data via Bluetooth & Zigbee
... wireless tilt sensors utilize standard IoT protocols such as Bluetooth and Zigbee and are ideal for...
Workhorse Proteus ADCP
Workhorse Proteus ADCP

AUV-compatible ADCP payload for current and wave data collection

AUV-compatible ADCP payload for current and wave data collection
The Workhorse Proteus is an advanced ADCP (acoustic Doppler current profiler) that is ideal for AUVs...
Hydrus Micro Hovering AUV
Hydrus Micro Hovering AUV

Micro-AUV for benthic survey and point inspection

Micro-AUV for benthic survey and point inspection
...... machine vision and AI, with full access to the camera, sensors, navigation, modems and control. ... ...uring advanced sensors and a 4K camera, Hydrus delivers accurate, georeferenced video and imagery...
Subsonus USBL Underwater Acoustic Positioning System
Subsonus USBL Underwater Acoustic Positioning System

High accuracy, miniature USBL for AUVs, ROVs

High accuracy, miniature USBL for AUVs, ROVs
...rated inertial sensors and a depth sensor, providing highly accurate position, velocity and heading...
Subsonus Tag Acoustic Positioning Transponder
Subsonus Tag Acoustic Positioning Transponder

Low cost sensor for subsea remote sensing and tracking

Low cost sensor for subsea remote sensing and tracking
Subsonus Tag is a low cost acoustic positioning transponder designed for use with our Subsonus USBL....
Omniscan 450 SS
Omniscan 450 SS

Long-range side scan sonar for USVs

Long-range side scan sonar for USVs
Cerulean Sonar's Omniscan 450 SS is a cost-effective side scan sonar system that provides detailed i...
Omniscan 450 FS
Omniscan 450 FS

Forward-looking sonar for ROVs with 100m & 300m depth options

Forward-looking sonar for ROVs with 100m & 300m depth options
Cerulean Sonar's Omniscan 450 FS is a forward-looking sonar designed for ROV applications. Pilots ca...
Omniscan 450 Compact
Omniscan 450 Compact

Compact forward-looking sonar for small ROVs

Compact forward-looking sonar for small ROVs
Cerulean Sonar's Omniscan 450 Compact is a forward-looking sonar designed for ROV applications. Pilo...
Surveyor 240 MBES
Surveyor 240 MBES

Multibeam echosounder for smaller USV platforms

Multibeam echosounder for smaller USV platforms
Cerulean Sonar's Surveyor 240 is a compact and cost-effective 240 kHz multibeam echosounder that is ...
Mini-Ranger 2 USBL
Mini-Ranger 2 USBL

Versatile underwater tracking, positioning & communications system

Versatile underwater tracking, positioning & communications system
Mini-Ranger 2 USBL is a precision subsea positioning and communication system engineered to deliver ...
Micro-Ranger 2 USBL
Micro-Ranger 2 USBL

Portable underwater positioning & tracking system

Portable underwater positioning & tracking system
Micro-Ranger 2 USBL is a compact, self-contained subsea tracking system designed for professional un...
PIES
PIES

Long-endurance pressure inverted echo sounder

Long-endurance pressure inverted echo sounder
...ecision subsea instrument that measures sound velocity through the entire water column to provide...
SMART
SMART

Autonomous subsea asset monitoring & analysis transponder

Autonomous subsea asset monitoring & analysis transponder
...sea monitoring instrument that combines acoustic telemetry, data logging, onboard processing, and...
iProbe Wing
iProbe Wing

All-in-one air data UAV probe with integrated ADC

All-in-one air data UAV probe with integrated ADC
...for fixed-wing UAV applications: Vectoflow’s iProbe Wing is a compact air data UAV solution that...
VectoADP Beak
VectoADP Beak

Boom-mounted air data probe for accurate flight parameter measurement

Boom-mounted air data probe for accurate flight parameter measurement
The VectoADP Beak is a boom-mounted air data probe designed for general aviation and aerospace appli...
Insight Nano
Insight Nano

Compact underwater 3D laser scanner for confined environments

Compact underwater 3D laser scanner for confined environments
...d for external sensors. It outputs real-time, high-density 3D data using the ViewLS software suite,...
Insight Pro – Underwater Laser Scanner
Insight Pro – Underwater Laser Scanner

Our longest range subsea laser scanner designed for 3D modelling from dynamic vehicle platforms.

Our longest range subsea laser scanner designed for 3D modelling from dynamic vehicle platforms.
...... to reduce noise and maximize range, the sensor is actively cooled to maintain a 5°C temperature...
Insight Micro – Underwater Laser Scanner
Insight Micro – Underwater Laser Scanner

Compact underwater laser scanner for small subsea platforms

Compact underwater laser scanner for small subsea platforms
The Insight Micro from Voyis is a high-performance underwater laser scanner engineered specifically ...
FT602-SM
FT602-SM

Lightweight industrial-grade wind sensor for UAV & GCS applications

Lightweight industrial-grade wind sensor for UAV & GCS applications
...ltrasonic wind sensor that measures wind speeds of up to 75m/s and provides full reliable 360°...
FT743-SM
FT743-SM

Rugged ultrasonic wind sensor with integrated de-icing system

Rugged ultrasonic wind sensor with integrated de-icing system
... advanced wind sensor designed to withstand the harshest of operating conditions. Measuring wind...
Kraken MP-SAS
Kraken MP-SAS

Compact synthetic aperture sonar for man-portable UUVs

Compact synthetic aperture sonar for man-portable UUVs
Kraken MP-SAS (Man-Portable Synthetic Aperture Sonar) provides revolutionary imaging capabilities fo...
KATFISH
KATFISH

High-resolution SAS towfish

High-resolution SAS towfish
KATFISH is an actively stabilized Synthetic Aperture Sonar towfish that provides industry-leading re...
Kraken SAS
Kraken SAS

High resolution miniature synthetic aperture sonar

High resolution miniature synthetic aperture sonar
Kraken SAS is a highly versatile miniature interferometric synthetic aperture sonar that delivers in...
G321M Fiber Optic Gyro
G321M Fiber Optic Gyro

Rugged High-Speed FOG for Demanding Unmanned Applications

Rugged High-Speed FOG for Demanding Unmanned Applications
...tegration into UAVs, UGVs, autonomous maritime systems, and other robotic platforms operating in...
Subsea Warden AUV
Subsea Warden AUV

Hovering AUV with swarm capabilities

Hovering AUV with swarm capabilities
Subsea Warden is a hovering AUV platform that is designed to remain underwater for extended periods,...
Subsea Sentinel Sensor Node
Subsea Sentinel Sensor Node

Seabed sensor node for detection & tracking applications

Seabed sensor node for detection & tracking applications
...ctive acoustic sensors, echosounders and environmental sensors, as well as long-range acoustic and...
HydroBeam S2 Echo Sounder
HydroBeam S2 Echo Sounder

Dual-channel echosounder for survey USVs

Dual-channel echosounder for survey USVs
...ed temperature sensor for accurate real-time sound velocity calculation....
HydroBoat 1500 USV
HydroBoat 1500 USV

Versatile USV for underwater topographic survey

Versatile USV for underwater topographic survey
The HydroBoat 1500 is a versatile USV driven by four powerful thrusters and designed to carry out un...
HydroBoat 1200 USV
HydroBoat 1200 USV

Multipurpose uncrewed vessel for hydrographic survey & monitoring

Multipurpose uncrewed vessel for hydrographic survey & monitoring
...of measurement sensors and equipment for multi-mission convenience. Designed with cutting-edge CFD...
HydroBoat 990 USV
HydroBoat 990 USV

High-efficiency USV for bathymetric survey

High-efficiency USV for bathymetric survey
The HydroBoat 990 is a portable USV designed specifically for bathymetric surveys. Featuring a robus...
TriSonica Data Logger
TriSonica Data Logger

Data logging & storage for up to four TriSonica wind sensors

Data logging & storage for up to four TriSonica wind sensors
...al ASCII-based instruments. It also provides connections for external GPS receivers and radio...
TriSonica Mini Wind and Weather Sensor
TriSonica Mini Wind and Weather Sensor

World’s smallest and lightest 3D ultrasonic anemometer.

World’s smallest and lightest 3D ultrasonic anemometer.
...nd and Weather Sensor is a compact (measurement path of just 35 mm), lightweight (less than 50...
TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor
TriSonica Sphere Wind Flux Sensor

The 3D Sonic ideal for UAS-based atmospheric flux studies.

The 3D Sonic ideal for UAS-based atmospheric flux studies.
...er competitive sensors. This makes the TriSonica Sphere ideal for UAS/UAV deployments....
Endura-6
Endura-6

Wirelessly-charged profiler system with six sensor ports

Wirelessly-charged profiler system with six sensor ports
Endura-3
Endura-3

Wirelessly-charged profiler system with three sensor ports

Wirelessly-charged profiler system with three sensor ports
...rged profiling instrument that has been designed specifically for demanding USV applications. With...
AML-6
AML-6

Multi-parameter sonde for underwater data collection

Multi-parameter sonde for underwater data collection
...with up to six sensors from the X2Change family, and can also be fitted with UV biofouling control...
AML-3
AML-3

Multi-sensor profiler for underwater data collection

Multi-sensor profiler for underwater data collection
... oceanographic instrument that can be fitted with any three sensors from the X2Change family. As...
Solstice MAS
Solstice MAS

Ultra-high resolution multi-aperture side-scan sonar system for AUVs, ROVs & towfish platforms

Ultra-high resolution multi-aperture side-scan sonar system for AUVs, ROVs & towfish platforms
Solstice is an ultra-high resolution multi-aperture side-scan sonar system for AUVs, ROVs and towfis...
Vigilant FLS
Vigilant FLS

Forward Looking Sonar for USV/UUV navigation & collision avoidance

Forward Looking Sonar for USV/UUV navigation & collision avoidance
...derwater sonar sensor provides timely alerts for threats below the surface, allowing vessels to take...
Sentinel IDS
Sentinel IDS

Intruder Detection Sonar for automatic detection, classification & tracking of subsea threats

Intruder Detection Sonar for automatic detection, classification & tracking of subsea threats
Sentinel is an underwater Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) engineered to detect, classify, and track s...
ROV Imaging Payloads
ROV Imaging Payloads

ROV imaging payloads for integrated subsea inspection & modelling

ROV imaging payloads for integrated subsea inspection & modelling
...mbines optical sensors, navigational systems, and software within a single deployable frame. With...
RealFlow® D-Series
RealFlow® D-Series

Ultra-compact high-accuracy ultrasonic flow meters for UAVs

Ultra-compact high-accuracy ultrasonic flow meters for UAVs
...low meters for UAVs offer real-time fuel monitoring capabilities with unparalleled accuracy and low...
RiverStar 3600D ADCP
RiverStar 3600D ADCP

Dual-frequency acoustic doppler current profiler for high-precision hydrological surveys

Dual-frequency acoustic doppler current profiler for high-precision hydrological surveys
The RiverStar 3600D ADCP (RS3600D) delivers dependable velocity and depth profiling in both shallow ...
HQ-400 Multibeam Echosounder
HQ-400 Multibeam Echosounder

Lightweight Integrated Multi-Beam Echosounder

Lightweight Integrated Multi-Beam Echosounder
...r, temperature sensors, compass and pre-calibrated IMU into a single unit, and offers flexible... Integrated Sensors for Enhanced Accuracy...
RiverStar ADCP 1200/600
RiverStar ADCP 1200/600

High Accuracy Advanced Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers

High Accuracy Advanced Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
The RiverStar RS1200 and RS600 ADCPs provide unparalleled accuracy in both shallow and deep water en...
D270 Echosounder
D270 Echosounder

Versatile single-beam echosounder for bathymetric survey

Versatile single-beam echosounder for bathymetric survey
...er temperature sensor that enables real-time sound velocity correction for enhanced depth...
LSM200-IP69K
LSM200-IP69K

2-bolt rugged coolant level sensor for defense UAV systems

2-bolt rugged coolant level sensor for defense UAV systems
... coolant level sensor engineered for demanding UAV and defense applications. Constructed from...
LSM1000
LSM1000

AN-10 capacitive UAV fuel & oil level sensor with integrated temperature sensing

AN-10 capacitive UAV fuel & oil level sensor with integrated temperature sensing
... and oil level sensor engineered for defense-grade UAV platforms. Designed to provide precise,... ...A DO-160F, the sensor withstands harsh conditions with IP68 sealing, a 2-bar pressure rating, and...
LSM800
LSM800

Capacitive liquid level sensor for security UAV fuel & oil monitoring

Capacitive liquid level sensor for security UAV fuel & oil monitoring
...pacitive level sensor engineered for defense and security UAV platforms where endurance and... ...n high-dynamic UAV environments. Calibrated directly in working fluids including Gasoline, AVGAS,...
LSM500-38999
LSM500-38999

5-bolt capacitive fuel level sensor for defense UAV platforms

5-bolt capacitive fuel level sensor for defense UAV platforms
...e liquid level sensor developed for defense-grade UAV fuel systems. Constructed from anodized... ......consistent performance for defense UAV operators seeking mission-ready fluid monitoring...
AUV CTD
AUV CTD

Compact conductivity, temperature & depth sensor for AUV & USV integration

Compact conductivity, temperature & depth sensor for AUV & USV integration
The AUV CTD from D-2 Incorporated provides a precise and rugged sensing solution for conductivity, t...
Hybrid CTD Sensor
Hybrid CTD Sensor

Cutting-edge conductivity, temperature & depth sensing in a low-SWaP footprint

Cutting-edge conductivity, temperature & depth sensing in a low-SWaP footprint
...ss temperature sensors....
UL-CTD Sensor
UL-CTD Sensor

Advanced conductivity, temperature & depth sensor with low power consumption

Advanced conductivity, temperature & depth sensor with low power consumption
...of third-party sensors can be integrated via A/D and serial interfaces. Data can be output via USB,...
Ocean CT Sensor
Ocean CT Sensor

Cost-effective conductivity & temperature measurement for shallow waters

Cost-effective conductivity & temperature measurement for shallow waters
...-cost Ocean CT sensor provides a highly accessible solution for reliable conductivity and...
MS400C
MS400C

All-in-one multibeam echo sounder for compact USVs

All-in-one multibeam echo sounder for compact USVs
...actory-aligned sensors and software-preconfigured coordinate relationships, allowing users to begin...
MS8240 Multibeam Echo Sounder
MS8240 Multibeam Echo Sounder

Multifunction All in One Multibeam Sonar

Multifunction All in One Multibeam Sonar
MS8240 can achieve online continuously adjustment of 200kHz~400kHz and also support high frequency o...
SS3060/SS4090 Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar
SS3060/SS4090 Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar

High Resolution & Wide Range Side Scan Sonar for Underwater Inspection

High Resolution & Wide Range Side Scan Sonar for Underwater Inspection
SS3060 and SS4090 is a dual-band broadband high-definition side-scan sonar designed for general surv...
SS900 Small Side Scan Sonar
SS900 Small Side Scan Sonar

High Resolution Side Scan Sonar for Emergency and Rescue

High Resolution Side Scan Sonar for Emergency and Rescue
SS900 is a towfish side scan sonar specifically designed for emergency and rescue application. With ...
SS82 Side-Scan Transducer 200 kHz
SS82 Side-Scan Transducer 200 kHz

Large side-scan sonar for surveys & bottom mapping

Large side-scan sonar for surveys & bottom mapping
The SS82 is a large 200 kHz side-scan transducer with 0.5°x48° beamwidth for demanding oceanograph...
110WX WeatherStation® Instrument
110WX WeatherStation® Instrument

Rugged, land-based weather monitoring station

Rugged, land-based weather monitoring station
...ations such as UAV ground control stations and launching areas. Featuring IPX4 or IPX6 rated ingress...
110WXS WeatherStation® Instrument
110WXS WeatherStation® Instrument

Ultrasonic, land-based weather monitoring station

Ultrasonic, land-based weather monitoring station
The 110WXS is an entry-level ultrasonic weather multisensor for stationary land-based applications, ...
200m Mini Altimeter Kit Smart™ Sensor
200m Mini Altimeter Kit Smart™ Sensor

Underwater/Subsea altimeter kit for AUVs, ROVs

Underwater/Subsea altimeter kit for AUVs, ROVs
...r Kit Smart™ Sensor is specially designed for AUVs, ROVs and marine robotics platforms. The kit...
Microplastics Sampler
Microplastics Sampler

Ocean sampling system for USVs

Ocean sampling system for USVs
SubCtech's compact Microplastic Sampler can be installed on both large and small USVs (uncrewed surf...
Greenhouse Gas Monitoring
Greenhouse Gas Monitoring

Air and water quality monitoring systems for CO2 and methane measurement

Air and water quality monitoring systems for CO2 and methane measurement
SubCtech’s OceanXpert family of air and water quality monitoring systems can be used to measur...
Subsea NetDI® Logger
Subsea NetDI® Logger

Versatile data logger for deep-sea AUVs and ROVs

Versatile data logger for deep-sea AUVs and ROVs
... provides four sensor inputs and one host data output, and an optional expansion bus allows up to 30...
OceanPack™ BUOY
OceanPack™ BUOY

Compact pCO2 analyzer for marine monitoring platforms

Compact pCO2 analyzer for marine monitoring platforms
...allowing other sensors such as CTD, dissolved oxygen, pH, gas and nutrient analyzers to be...

Electronic Instruments & Sensors for UAVs & Robotics. UAV Sensors

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Instruments & Sensors for UAVs, Ground Robotics & Marine Unmanned Vehicles

Unmanned vehicles, including drones, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UUVs (unmanned underwater vehicles) and UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), utilize a wide range of instruments and sensors to enhance the operation of the vehicle or to gather data. Unmanned vehicles are ideal remote sensing platforms for many applications, including military, industrial, surveying and environmental monitoring, due to their lower cost of operation compared to manned vehicles and their ability to operate in hostile or hard-to-reach environments.

UAV Sensors

Reventec’s UAV Fuel Level Sensors

UAV Sensors: Fuel Level & Fuel Flow

Unmanned vehicles with large fuel tanks, particularly larger UAVs, may require sensors to monitor the level and flow rate of the fuel. State-of-the-art drone sensor technologies include ultrasonic fuel flow sensors and capacitive fuel level sensors, both of which use no moving parts and are ideal for the harsh high-vibration conditions found in UAV applications.

ROV & UAV Sensors: Inertial Measurement

drone sensor

PNI Sensor’s Motion and Measurement (M&M) module

UAV sensors also include Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), which fuse together information from different sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers and magnetometers to provide measurements that can be used to calculate orientation and velocity of the drone. This data can be combined with another source of information such as a GPS to further increase the accuracy of the calculations.

MEMS-Based Orientation Sensors for drones and robotics

MTi 600-series MEMS-Based Orientation Sensors by Xsens

LiDAR Sensors for Drones & Autonomous Vehicles

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors, which measure the reflection time of a pulsed laser beam, have a variety of uses in drones and unmanned systems. They may be used for navigation and collision avoidance by UAVs and autonomous driving systems, as well as for mapping and other imaging applications such as agricultural and forestry surveying. LiDAR provides an alternative to traditional photogrammetry methods for when the mapped area contains many obstructions.

Other types of sensor for UAVs and unmanned vehicles

Other imaging sensors that may be mounted on unmanned vehicles and drones include thermal imaging for building inspection, search & rescue and security, as well as other electro-optical (EO) sensors that operate in the visible spectrum. Depth sensors can also be integrated into unmanned platforms to support applications such as obstacle avoidance, navigation, mapping and underwater surveying.

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Sentronics Launches High-Precision RealFlow D-Series Sensors for Commercial & Defense UAVs

Sentronics has released its RealFlow D-Series range of configurable ultrasonic fuel flow sensors, designed to provide laboratory-grade measurement performance for UAV platforms operating in demanding environments

May 11, 2026
ECHO 10K Sensor & AI Platform Launched for Persistent UAV Surveillance
ECHO 10K Sensor & AI Platform Launched for Persistent UAV Surveillance

Sapient Perception has launched ECHO, a purpose-built 10K sensor for unmanned aerial vehicles that offers 100 times more area coverage than conventional systems while maintaining full resolution for autonomous missions

May 11, 2026
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.