Unmanned Systems

Unmanned Systems

Unmanned ground, aerial and naval systems provide a remotely-operated and autonomous safe option for surveillance, data gathering, inspection, resupply, etc. for defense, security and dual-use missions.

Private homes can now have autonomous aerial security systems. The system, of Sunflower labs, claims innovation in the field of home security.  The system...

Like any technology, drones are being used for good as well as malevolent purposes. There is a potential threat to transport such as container...

FLYEYE is a mini Unmanned Air System (UAS), that is used for intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (ISTAR) of the battlefield, sensitive areas,...

New unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) demonstrated their capabilities during the British Army Warfighting Experiment 2018 (AWE18) — Autonomous Warrior (Land). The main goal of...
unmanned aerial system

The New York Police Department (NYPD) will launch its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. The program consists of newly acquired Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)...

The US Air Force is working to one day be able to fire high-tech laser weapons from drones and fighter jets to destroy high-value...

U.S Navy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experts are interested in UAV’s ability to deliver cargo to and from ships at sea. As a result,...

Many technology companies maintain a dual-use strategy developing products for both the military and civilian sectors. The case of iRobot, which developed the little...

A new UAV, which is adapted to work in Arctic latitudes, has been unveiled by arms manufacturer Kalashnikov. The new Zala Arctic drones can...
combat uav program

During 2018, Iran has increased combat drone operations both domestically and internationally. The Iranian indigenous drone program seems like a serious threat to both...
natural disasters

The Quantix hybrid unmanned drone is designed to assess environmental damage. AeroVironment, a leading company in unmanned aircraft systems, announced it will utilize Quantyx...
disposable drone

Disposable drones are one of the most interesting projects that is attracting a significant research interest – made of inexpensive and degradable materials such...

During the year, you may have seen before news articles about some of these ground-breaking technologies at iHLS website. The 10 best security innovations...

Suspected drones become one of the first targets of the military in regions of conflict, due to their surveillance and attack capabilities. Following the...

In search and rescue operations, every second counts. A new Search and Rescue version of an unmanned aerial vehicle has been launched recently. The...

The US has been preparing for game-changing technologies in warfare. The US 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS) foresees that ongoing advances in artificial intelligence...
payload

A new medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can lift and transport a payload of over 90 kg. The Dauntless UAV is manufactured by Mobile...
exoskeleton

The U.S. Army enhances the development of the Onyx exoskeleton, an external robotic skeleton attached to the lower body to improve performance. The technology...

Advancements in electronic warfare are one of the key components guiding the development of autonomous systems for the military. There is a wide range...
marines

The U.S. Marine Corps has recently revealed a new project that’s at work -  its new modular heli-drone security system. The system consists of...
surveillance uav

Japan is enhancing its unmanned surveillance capabilities. The US Air Force and the Japanese government agreed on a $489.9 million deal to build three...
maritime warfare

A new technology could pave the way for semi-autonomous naval vessels with much smaller crews. Transferring naval command rooms that are currently always on-board...