Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

Articles and technology insights covering unmanned and autonomous technology, systems and developments

Countering Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure Using RF Cyber Takeover

D-Fend Solutions discusses the growing threat of hostile drones to critical infrastructure and highlights its EnforceAir solutions, which use RF cyber takeover to non-disruptively detect and neutralize unauthorized UAVs while preserving authorized operations and communications

by D-Fend Solutions
WISPR Systems Discusses Next-Generation Drone Solutions for Professionals

John McArthur, Chief Revenue Officer at WISPR Systems, explores the company’s evolution, advanced drone technologies, mission-specific customizations, and the future of autonomous operations across surveying, mapping, inspection, and public safety

GNSS.store Discusses Protecting Antennas from Lightning Strikes

GNSS.store explores the principles and practical methods of protecting antennas from lightning strikes, emphasizing how a properly positioned, distant, and elevated lightning rod provides the first line of defense for high-frequency systems without compromising signal performance

by GNSS.store
ANELLO IMU High-Precision Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments

Discover how the ANELLO X3 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) uses silicon photonics and AI sensor fusion for reliable navigation for unmanned systems in GPS-denied environments

by ANELLO Photonics
Precision Manufacturing & Cable Assemblies for UAV Systems

WilliamsRDM provides aerospace-grade cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, PCB assemblies, and machining services for UAV platforms, backed by over 60 years of experience supporting mission-critical defense and aerospace programs

by WilliamsRDM
Inside Honeywell’s Counter-Swarm Drone System: Modular Architecture for a Shifting Threat

With live demonstrations in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace' Reveal and Intercept system highlights a layered approach to swarm defense

by Honeywell Aerospace
SubC Imaging Enhances Offshore Operations with Low-Latency Real-Time Video Streaming

SubC Imaging explores the top five factors that contribute to latency in subsea video streaming and outlines practical methods to minimize delays during offshore inspections and remote ROV piloting

by SubC Imaging
Integrating ROVs & Data Platforms to Modernize Underwater Inspection Practices

Franmarine’s integration of Deep Trekker ROVs with its MarineStream platform demonstrates a scalable, data-driven approach to underwater inspection, supporting safer fleet-wide operations

by Deep Trekker
Volatus Aerospace Advanced Drone Search & Rescue Training Course for Beginners

Volatus Aerospace is delivering a four-day, instructor-led advanced drone search and rescue (SAR) course for beginners from December 15–18, offering hands-on training in real-world scenarios and emergency response operations

by Volatus Aerospace
Q&A: Inside PDW’s C100 Multi-Mission Payload Suite for Contested Battlespaces

Performance Drone Works (PDW) discusses how its C100 Multi-Mission Payload (MMP) suite enhances unmanned operations, ensuring resilience, adaptability, and mission success in contested environments

REPMUS 2025 Highlights the Growing Importance of ROVs in Mine Warfare

Deep Trekker highlights how REPMUS 2025 validated ROV-led mine countermeasure operations through multinational collaboration, real-world testing, and emerging technology integration

by Deep Trekker
GuideNav Highlights Emerging IMU Trends Shaping Tactical Navigation in 2025

GuideNav examines six key IMU technology trends in 2025, highlighting advances in MEMS, FOG, AI calibration, and GPS-denied navigation for tactical platforms

by GuideNav
Meller Optics Discusses High-Performance Windows for Lasers & Hypersonic Systems

Meller Optics emphasizes the role of sapphire and alumina windows in defense applications, highlighting their high laser damage threshold, multi-wavelength transparency, thermal shock resistance, and durability for high-energy lasers and hypersonic systems

by Meller Optics
Continuous Upgrades & Support with Voliro Subscription Model

Voliro’s subscription model for the Voliro T delivers evolving inspection capabilities, full operational support, and long-term innovation for safer, more efficient industrial operations

by Voliro
AGISTAR OXR-T100 Motor Enhances Shallow Water Marine Research

AGISTAR's OXR-T100 is a quiet, 4000W electric outboard motor designed for shallow-water surveys, precise sonar mapping, and eco-friendly marine research operations

by AGISTAR
Oceanbotics ROVs Advance Underwater Infrastructure Inspections in Hurricane Recovery

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 ROV enables safe, high-resolution underwater inspections of pipelines, culverts, and canals, supporting hurricane recovery and long-term infrastructure resilience as Florida communities prepare for increasingly severe storms

by Oceanbotics
RTKdata Discusses the Future of Precision GNSS for Unmanned Systems

Felix Förster, Co-Founder of RTKdata, discusses the company’s global GNSS RTK corrections network, addressing field challenges and enabling centimeter-level accuracy for drones, robotics, and the next wave of autonomy

by RTKdata
Exploring Advanced Rigid PCB Stack-Up Examples with San Francisco Circuits

San Francisco Circuits details example configurations of advanced rigid PCB stack-ups, showing how optimized copper and dielectric layering supports power stability and signal performance across complex unmanned platforms

by San Francisco Circuits
Advancing Electronics Performance with Compact Custom Connectors

Omnetics’ custom connectors help engineers achieve SWaP goals, combining compact size, mixed power/signal capabilities, and high reliability for demanding electronics applications

by Omnetics Connector Corporation
After Sales Support Sustains RQ-35 Heidrun Tactical Drone Effectiveness

Sky-Watch continues to support the RQ-35 Heidrun beyond delivery through its After Sales department, providing training, field expertise, and operational assistance in diverse environments

by Sky–Watch
Knight Optical’s Optical Prisms Enhance UAV and UGV Sensor Precision

Knight Optical supplies precision-engineered dispersive and reflecting prisms that enhance spectral analysis, beam steering, and image stability in UAV and UGV sensor payloads used for environmental, agricultural, and defense applications

by Knight Optics
Product Spotlight: USVSTAR for Autonomous Environmental & Coastal Research

AGISTAR’s USVSTAR is a compact, modular unmanned surface vessel engineered for precise water quality monitoring, sampling, and surveying across shallow and open-water environments

by AGISTAR
D-Fend Solutions Evaluates & Compares Counter-Drone Detection Technologies

D-Fend Solutions evaluates radar, EO/IR, RF, acoustic, and RF-cyber detection technologies, highlighting strengths, limitations, and operational considerations for selecting effective counter-drone solutions

by D-Fend Solutions
Kollmorgen Motion Systems for Extreme Space & Earth Applications

Kollmorgen discusses its motion systems and how they perform reliably in extreme environments on Earth and in space, highlighting its RBE Series motors with a frameless design and liquid cooling that support the Perseverance rover’s mission on Mars

by Kollmorgen
Drones Robotics & AI Shape Europe’s Defence Future at EDIF 2025

DeltaQuad and partners at European Defence Innovation Forum (EDIF 2025) highlighted the urgent need for international cooperation, rapid innovation, and battlefield-driven technology to strengthen Europe’s defence resilience

by DeltaQuad
ROV Technology Protects Divers During EOD Operations

Oceanbotics’ advanced ROVs help Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams safely detect and neutralize naval mines, reducing diver risk while improving efficiency and mission accuracy

by Oceanbotics
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.