Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

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

Multispectral Imaging & The Optical Science of Precision Agriculture

Knight Optical has highlighted how multispectral imaging systems transform crop health management by detecting stress and nutrient deficiencies weeks before symptoms become visible, significantly reducing pesticide use and protecting global food yields

by Knight Optical
Aurora Flight Sciences Advances VTOL Autonomy Through Integrated Testing

Aurora Flight Sciences applies simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and flight evaluation to support the development, validation, and risk reduction of advanced autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft systems

by Aurora Flight Sciences
Precision Flight Safety & 3D Volume Containment via Veronte OPS

Embention has introduced advanced geocaging functionalities within Veronte OPS to provide unmanned aerial systems with dynamic three-dimensional volume containment, ensuring aircraft operate strictly within designated safe zones through precise virtual perimeters

by Embention
Multi-Sensor Maritime INS for Resilient GNSS-Denied Navigation

ANELLO Photonics explores how its SiPhOG™-based Maritime INS enables resilient low-drift navigation for maritime platforms operating in GPS-denied environments

by ANELLO Photonics
New Communications Technology Addresses European RF Challenges

Doodle Labs details how communications technologies including C-band radios, mesh networking, and compact RF systems are being developed to improve range, resilience, and spectrum access for UAV and autonomous platforms operating in challenging European RF environments

by Doodle Labs
Serpentine Routing for High-Speed PCB Design

San Francisco Circuits examines how serpentine routing supports signal synchronization and timing control in high-speed PCB applications

by San Francisco Circuits
The Security Challenge Behind FIFA World Cup 2026 & LiveU Technology

LiveU explores the security realities of FIFA World Cup 2026, as Global Defense & Security Specialist Kevin Cresswell examines emerging threats, policing challenges, and the role of real-time intelligence

by LiveU
Matr’YX High-Density Board-to-Board Connector for Defense & Aerospace Electronics

Nicomatic’s Matr’YX connector is a high-density board-to-board interconnect solution featuring a compact 1 mm pitch BGA architecture, high-speed data transmission, and a rugged four-point contact design engineered for demanding defense and aerospace electronic systems

by Nicomatic
Integrating Ada & SPARK with Zephyr Using the Alire Skill

AdaCore details how the Alire skill integrates Ada and SPARK with the Zephyr RTOS, simplifying cross-compilation, interoperability, and deployment across a range of supported embedded hardware platforms

by AdaCore
Advancing Interoperable C5ISR for Multi Domain Operations

WOLF Advanced Technology’s latest whitepaper examines how decision-centric C5ISR architectures are reshaping command effectiveness in contested and increasingly data-intensive operational environments

by WOLF Advanced Technology
Tactien Group’s Independent Validation Framework for UAS Fleet Selection

Tactien Group’s Aircraft Selection & Industry Validation process provides independent, data-driven evaluation of unmanned aircraft systems for critical infrastructure procurement decisions

by Tactien Group
Hollyway Addresses Sensor Rigidity with Automated Payload Swapping

Hollyway’s automated payload swapping system enables drones to switch between optical and thermal sensors during a single landing cycle, expanding operational flexibility across multiple mission environments

by Hollyway
UAVOS Discusses VTOL Engineering Demands of the DARPA Lift Challenge

UAVOS Founder and CEO Aliaksei Stratsilatau examines the engineering constraints, systems design requirements, and autonomy considerations associated with the DARPA Lift Challenge and future VTOL aircraft development

by UAVOS
How CHCNAV is Improving GNSS Reliability for Drone Mapping & Survey

Learn how CHCNAV’s multi-constellation GNSS technologies are supporting UAV surveying, geospatial mapping, and resilient autonomous navigation workflows

by CHC Navigation
Unauthorized Drone Operations in Critical Areas: Lessons from the Norwich Incident

As unauthorized drone flights disrupt emergency responses, airports, and correctional facilities, D-Fend Solutions understands how advanced counter-UAS technologies offer critical solutions to safeguard sensitive environments

by D-Fend Solutions
Eliminating Latency in Modern ISR via Military Edge Computing & Intelligence

Maris-Tech explores advanced edge computing solutions designed to address critical latency and bandwidth bottlenecks in military ISR missions, enabling real-time threat detection and autonomous multi-sensor fusion at the tactical edge

by Maris-Tech
How Boxfish Robotics Approaches AUV Obstacle Avoidance for Environmental Survey Operations

Boxfish Robotics is advancing autonomous underwater vehicle operations by integrating DVL sensing and stereo camera perception to navigate complex environments while maintaining strict route consistency required for high-quality survey data

by Boxfish Robotics
Understanding RTK & GPS: Choosing the Right Workflow for Precision Positioning

Explore how RTK and standard GPS differ in accuracy, corrections, and workflows, and see how surveyors, drone operators, and precision agriculture teams achieve reliable positioning in the field

by RTKdata
Meteksan Advances Underwater Imaging with MİLSAS Synthetic Aperture Sonar

Meteksan Defense discusses the development of its MİLSAS synthetic aperture sonar system and its role in supporting high-resolution underwater imaging, seabed mapping, and underwater target detection

by Meteksan Defense
Motor & Propeller Matching for Drone Propulsion Systems

Tyto Robotics examines the process of matching drone motors and propellers, outlining how propulsion system calculations and real-world testing can be used to evaluate thrust requirements, efficiency, and overall UAV performance

By Tyto Robotics
How Light Can 3D-Printed Drone Parts Be?

Learn how HP MJF technology helps drone manufacturers cut weight without compromise, with insights from Segment Manager Gino Balistreri on scalable, high-precision 3D printing

by HP Additive Manufacturing
The Iron Triad ISR Model: Q&A with IMSAR

Robb Rigtrup, VP of Business Development & Marketing at IMSAR discusses its Iron Triad ISR approach, highlighting how multi-sensor integration improves detection, accelerates targeting, and enables effective operations in complex environments

by IMSAR
Precision & Resilience in Contested Airspace with Veronte Autopilot KAI

Embention has launched the Veronte Autopilot KAI, a high-integrity system designed to redefine autonomy for loitering munitions and counter-UAS operations by providing robust navigation and precision tracking in GNSS-denied environments

by Embention
Revealing Hidden Terrain Features with Airborne & UAV LiDAR Scanning

RIEGL discusses how its airborne and UAV LiDAR scanning technologies are helping researchers reveal concealed terrain features beneath dense vegetation and identify wartime relics and heritage sites across Hong Kong and Malaysia

by RIEGL
High Sensitivity Full HD SWIR Imaging with SenS 1920

New Imaging Technologies SenS 1920 SWIR camera combines Full HD resolution, high sensitivity, and low noise performance for demanding industrial inspection and ISR imaging applications

by New Imaging Technologies
Deep Trekker ROV: Supporting Oyster Reef Restoration and Aquaculture Monitoring

Project REPARE leverages advanced Deep Trekker ROV technology and aerial photogrammetry to restore native flat oyster populations in Southern Brittany through comprehensive underwater monitoring and assessment

by Deep Trekker
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.