Unmanned | Vision Systems Design

The Dynetics X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle in flight.

Air-recoverable military drone successfully completes testing milestone

The Gremlins project is developing the ability to launch and recover drones in-flight from transport aircraft like the C-130.

Sec Chao Ces 2020

United States automated vehicle policy announced at CES 2020

Red Cat Rotor Riot Drone

Drone racing gets financial boost with new acquisition

The MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS

Key improvements to unmanned aerial and underwater systems planned for near future

Plus Ai Autonomous Truck

Autonomous truck completes coast-to-coast United States freight run

Figure 1. Two roboats practice docking maneuvers in a swimming pool at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Waterborne drone swarms use 3D cameras to communicate

AprilTag markers and depth cameras enable intelligence on reconfigurable roboats.

Robotic lifeguards provide medical supplies to Hurricane Dorian survivors

The remote-controlled USV is equipped with high-definition sonar and sophisticated sensors, which revealed underwater debris that could cause navigational hazards.

University Of Michigan Roofing Drone Nails Down Shingles

UPS granted permission to operate a drone airline

UPS Flight Forward will expand its drone delivery service to further support hospital campuses around the country and provide customers outside of just the healthcare industry with delivery options.

Flir Muve C360 Sensor Block

FLIR introduces new multi-gas detector system for UAS

The C360 is equipped with a photoionization detector, as well as a suite of advanced electrochemical sensors that provide real-time continuous monitoring of a variety of chemical hazards.

Hurricane Dorian Drone Image

Drones assist in the Bahamas for Hurricane Dorian damage assessment

Test drone flights in Kansas, emergency managers utilize UAS, and improved camera systems for tactical drones.

Tu Simple Truck Arizona

TuSimple announces $215M round of Series D funding

UPS holds a minority stake in the autonomous truck development company.

Ehang Aav Demomstration

New Flirtey delivery drones, passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicles, and TomTom makes advances on autonomous cars

New drone delivery technologies, 2019 Northeast Asia Expo demonstrations, and advancing HD map development.

U Avionix Ping Rx Ads B Receiver

Unmanned systems: Drones assist with Hurricane Dorian cleanup

uAvionix offers free UAS receivers to first responders and drone organizations.

Coffman Usdps Conference

Long-distance quadcopter flights and UAVs’ effect on warfare

U.S. Army Futures Command lays out the future of drone use in the American military.

Drone food delivery and expanded drone flight permissions in Kansas and North Dakota

UAS begin making food deliveries in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Local Motors Olli Shuttle

Police drone deployments and dangerous arctic exploration

Law enforcement in North Dakota, autonomous shuttle service in California, and robot subs in frigid waters.

Nu Smart Shuttle National University Of Singapore

Drones inspect the Trans-Alaska Pipeline

The University of Alaska inspects oil pipelines, the SharkCam AUV is deployed in the UK, and the National University of Singapore begins fully autonomous passenger shuttle service.

Diamond Da42 C2 Land Test Aircraft

Dual-camera vision system designed to allow automatic landings at small airfields

RGB and thermal infrared cameras working in concert may be able to replace expensive radio navigation equipment that small airfields can't afford.

A Marine Spill Response Corp. MARCO skimming vessel.

Long-distance inspection flights, new investment in warehouse robots, and drone oil spill cleanup

Impressive BVLOS performance, Series C funding for autonomous mobile robots, and reducing risks for oil spill disaster response crews.