Unmanned Systems

Traditionally, thermal inspections have been time-consuming, limited to accessible areas, or required manned aircraft that typically yield low-resolution data at a high price. A...

The US Pentagon is planning to apply mind-controlled technology in military environments. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA is selecting teams to develop a...

The U.S. military has been using a variety of drones as targets in live-fire exercises. The Pentagon also has deployed drones in combat in...

By ARIE EGOZI This is without any doubt one very special niche in the world of UAVs. I refer to small vertical takeoff and landing...

Months after Dubai unveiled the first flying taxis in the world, Dubai Police recently unveiled another world’s first — autonomous, self-driving miniature police cars...

Unmanned systems 2014 - Israel. Plans to launch a wildlife surveillance drone at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya suffered a major setback after the...

China is reportedly developing a new, secret submarine that has raised concerns among defense experts worldwide. Built at the Guangzhou Shipyard, the submarine is...

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

Advanced camera systems are incorporated into vehicles for the purposes of autonomous and remote operation. Cameras and sensors have been incorporated into vehicles for...

The underwater drone market is opening up, from specific drones for extensive scientific research and commercial uses to military drones. Underwater drones are now...

Small drones are already reshaping ground combat, but most weaponized variants still struggle with accuracy. Recoil, vibration, wind, and constant micro-movements make it difficult...

Seventh and last article on the Israeli UAV industry by Arie Egozi After a period of uncertainty about IAI's efforts in mini UAS, the company has unveiled...

By Arie Egozi The UAV's market has been boiling with growing demand answered by a greater competition among the manufacturers. This situation forces the Israeli manufacturers...

Small units operating at the edge of the battlefield often face a familiar problem: they need precision strike capability, but traditional close air support...

General Atomics announced two major upgrades to its MQ-9A Reaper drones, meant to protect against cyber and anti-aircraft missile threats. The company stated it...

A new world record was achieved by drone thanks to an advanced fuel injection system. Most UAV engines go between a range of 20...

The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) are flying around the clock, and this requires more operational flexibility. From mini...

Cassidian will provide support for the French Army's Drone de Renseignement Au Contact (DRAC) mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), under a contract announced on...

iHLS TV Special Review: Airborne and aerial unmanned and autonomous systems and vehicles as unveiled by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). iHLS Israel Homeland Security...

Turkey’s military and procurement officials are increasingly relying on various drone systems, most notably to boost the country’s asymmetrical fight against Kurdish insurgents and...

The U.S. Army ordered new, small VTOL tactical drones to conduct battlefield intelligence-gathering missions. The U.S. Army has contracted Datron, a manufacturer of unmanned platforms,...

The development of autonomous systems, be it a light drone or a tank platform, requires time and heavy budget resources. When developing off-road autonomous...