Israel to Launch First Ever Autonomous Nanosatellites on Formation Flying
A group of three nanosatellites that will fly on a controlled formation flying for the first time will be launched at the end of...
ISR Drones to Save Lives During Hurricane
The US Air National Guard has deployed medium-altitude drones to help airlift and search-and-rescue units find victims in the hurricane disaster-stricken areas. The Guard...
An iHLS Startup: Pocket-Sized Drone to Operate in Dangerous Indoor Environments
Following large fires, hurricanes or earthquakes, first responder teams in disaster areas sometimes have to refrain from entering unstable structures, due to the danger...
Flying Drones Beyond Line of Sight?
A new network will allow pilots of drones to fly farther distances, even outside their line of sight, which is currently against FAA rules....
Battery-Free Cell phone for Search and Rescue Missions
A cell phone that can never run out of battery could mean the difference between life and death for people in emergency situations. A...
The Future of Navigation Systems?
Drones offer the possibility of reaching the world’s less accessible corners. "What3words" makes mapping, inspecting and delivering to those corners easier by giving them...
Unmanned Vehicle Replaces Soldiers in Transportation and Rescue Missions
A multipurpose unmanned vehicle can serve as a transportation platform carrying a squad's gear, a remote weapon station equipped with small or large caliber...
New UGV will Execute Multiple Purposes on Battlefield
A new multi-purpose UGV which was recently exposed offers applications for the military, law enforcement, and commercial fields.
Unmanned systems technology innovator Milrem unveiled its...
Drone Development Holds Unique Landing on Walls Capability
The last few years have seen fixed-wing drones manage all sorts of difficult operations. A new development is seeking to enable drones to take...
Anti-Spoofing Technologies Sought for Sensor Verification
The Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate is again turning to its fast-track acquisition authority for ideas about how to identify sensors...
New UAV with Amphibious Capabilities Developed
A Chinese unmanned, amphibious aircraft to transport supplies to islands and to be used in military applications with special sensors is ready for operations....
3D Mapping to Locate Survivors in Burning Buildings
Engineers from two universities, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Duisburg-Essen, have developed novel signal processing methods for imaging and material characterization with the aid...
Quadrupt Robot will Climb Over Fences and Detect Mines
Most robots are wheeled or tracked, because of the difficulties and expenses entailed in getting robot legs to animate properly. However, a new medium-sized...
Avoiding UAV Collision During Rescue Mission
Unmanned technology plays a major role not only during disasters but also in the aftermath. The Red Cross unmanned aircraft team was supplied with...
Maritime Smartwatch App Supplies Critical Info
A new smartwatch app helps navigate vessels. The free app supplies instant information about potential collisions, anchor drag or man overboard on the smartwatch....
Drones as Vital Law Enforcement Tools
Drones have become powerful and vital law enforcement tools. Police in Norfolk, England, will soon be using drones to help search for missing people,...
New Helicopters to Renew Coastguard Fleet
Helicopters have been fulfilling an important role in the world’s coastguard fleets, especially for search and rescue operations. The UK’s Coastguard is attempting to...
New Personal Black Box to Track Soldiers
Tracking soldiers in an emergency situation sometimes takes too long, a critical factor that might cost the lives of wounded soldiers. A new technology...
Helicopters vs. Drones
One of the most interesting technological debates in recent years is on the issue of the preferability of unmanned systems vs. manned vehicles. Due...
Environmentally Friendly Power Solution for Unmanned Systems
UAVs for long endurance require suitable power supply that will allow them to fly for many hours, especially in missions requiring flight beyond visual...
Should We Put Our Trust In Robots?
In emergencies, people may trust robots too much for their own safety, a new study suggests. In a mock building fire, test subjects followed...
Live Demonstrations at the Unmanned Systems and Robotics Show
The leading conference on Autonomous Unmanned Systems and Robotics – AUS&R 2017, organized by iHLS for the fifth year, will include live demonstrations and...












































