While the multi-copter is almost the default configuration for VTOL UAVs, those designed for professional use and BVLOS operations...

The proliferation of small consumer UAVs in the early 2000s gave rise to very small, lightweight camera gimbals, which in turn propagated highly...

The AUVSI Xponential show is the largest annual technology exposition in the world for the autonomous and robotic vehicles industry. With so many new systems and subsystems making headlines, and companies looking to share their latest innovations with us...

Cambridge Sensoriis has developed a radar architecture that can be used for light weight, highly sensitive, all-weather sensors on UAVs.The architecture is split...

It’s often said that we know more about the surface of the Moon than about the ocean floor. What this means is that about four-fifths of the seabed remains unmapped. To be more precise, the 2021 release of the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans...

With most lockdowns now ending, people are returning not only to streets and airlines but also the seas, and the return of Oceanology International to the ExCeL in London’s Docklands heralded a wave of new products for the Blue Economy...

The number of connections needed in an uncrewed vehicle for power and comms means that connector designs often reflect the nature of the vehicle itself. Lighter connectors help to make it less heavy, for example, while more rugged ones help it to better...

Adaptability through modularity was central to Unmanned Survey Solutions’ concept for its Accession Class USV. The craft can be operated in its 3.5 m-long base version, or extended to 4.25 or 5 m by inserting a modular hull section either 0.75 or 1.5 m long...

We present the first part of our review of the latest systems and technology on show at the 50th anniversary of this event...

Tailoring an autonomous vehicle to match the geography and altitude of its mission environment is most often the primary determinant of its success in operational and sales terms...