Persistent Systems unveils new Rugged Display and Controller for MPU5 MANET device
Last week, Persistent Systems unveiled the new Rugged Display and Controller (RDC) for the MPU5 mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) device.
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US Ignite launches Mountain Express Automated Shuttle at U.S. Army Installation in Colorado
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, US Ignite announced the launch of the Mountain Express Automated Shuttle at Fort Carson, Colorado, a United States Army installation.
Thales Australia, Flinders University to automate launch and recovery process for AUVs
Thales Australia and Flinders University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the development of an automation system for the launch and recovery process of the General Dynamics Mission Systems Bluefin 9 UUV, procured by the Royal Australian Navy under its Deployable Mine Counter Measures project.
Draganfly selected by Dubai Police to pilot new drone initiatives
The Dubai Police has selected Draganfly to pilot new drone initiatives using Draganfly’s technical and operation experiences, as well as the company’s Intellectual Property.Draganfly selected by Dubai Police to pilot new drone initiatives
LiquidPiston awarded SBIR Phase I grant to develop X-Engine for UAS
The U.S. Army has awarded LiquidPiston Inc., a developer of advanced rotary internal combustion engines for diesel and jet fuels, a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to develop its X-Engine as a hybrid-electric propulsion platform for UAS.
Weekend Roundup: September 11, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Parrot selected to participate in Blue sUAS program
Parrot has been selected to participate in the Blue sUAS (small UAS) program by the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
Conversations with AUVSI: Pratt Miller Mobility
In the third edition of “Conversations with AUVSI,” Christopher Andrews, director of Mobility & Innovation at Pratt Miller Mobility, took the time to answer some questions about Pratt Miller Mobility’s background, its Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting (LAAD) vehicle, and how the LAAD vehicle performed during a week-long demonstration in July at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This interview was conducted in mid-August.
Alion to provide Autonomy and Navigation Technology for U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Alion Science and Technology has been awarded a $20 million task order from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, with a 60-month period of performance to provide Autonomy and Navigation Technology (ANT) Development.
Dynetics successfully tests second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle
Dynetics Inc. has announced that in July, the company successfully tested a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV), as well as the Gremlins airborne recovery system, at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).