Unmanned Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) successfully completed its second airborne demonstration for the Air Force Research Lab under its Multi Sensor Detect Sense and Avoid...

Researchers have developed a new approach to heavy computation, using light instead of electricity, which they say could vastly improve the speed and efficiency...

By ARIE EGOZI The unmanned air systems (UAS) operated by the Israeli air force (IAF) are strained almost to their limits. From mini-UAS like the...

Following a series of tests beginning at the end of last year, Aveillant’s unique holographic radar has proved able to detect and track drones,...

Unmanned systems are commonplace in the world of aviation. But it wasn’t long ago that they were more of an oddity for world militaries. That...

The Tanzanian government says it is considering proposals from private American conservationists who are offering to help the country fight endemic rhino and elephant...

Hovermast is a new means for providing stabilized real-time aerial surveillance, to forces maneuvering along the battlefield. It is currently being tested and assessed...

The U.S has blocked any sales of surplus American-made weapon systems by Israel to Nigeria. The Americans also indicated that Israeli made systems should...

A new technology aims at reducing global air freight costs at about half the price of piloted aircraft, and delivering freight faster than ships...

In the hotbed for future fuel-efficient transport an unmanned aircraft with slender, flexible wings has made its first flight at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research...

In recent years we have witnessed UAVs being increasingly operated in more types of missions. Sometimes they replace other platforms, like helicopters, and other...

Google and Facebook are not only some of the most sought out companies to work for, they also release just enough code and core...

Robonic Ltd Oy, a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, has signed a contract to deliver a third-generation KONTIO pneumatic launcher to the Swedish...

An autonomous helicopter system successfully demonstrated its re-supply capabilities. The UH-1H (AEH-1) helicopter was developed by Aurora Flight Sciences and the US Office of...

That was close - an incident involving a British Army drone and an RAF helicopter during military exercise The British Army almost brought down a...

A new scalable counter-unmanned air vehicle (C-UAV) system has been unveiled by Finmeccanica’s systems and sensors house Selex ES at DSEI 2015. Known as Falcon...

UAVs and other robots have become increasingly affordable, capable, and available to both the U.S. military and adversaries alike. Enabling UAVs and similar assets...

An innovative drone technology can explore hidden spaces. The European Space Agency (ESA) has been testing equipment, techniques and working methods for missions with...

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...

The leading conference and exhibition in the field of unmanned systems and robotics, AUS&R, has been gaining more momentum in the world and in...

Unmanned ground vehicles (UGV's) can operate without a man in the loop. This means detection of a threat, identification and extermination. Will that happen? A decision...

Is the Watchkeeper unmanned air system (UAS) on its way to France? This system is based on the Hermes-450 made by Elbit Systems. Sources at...