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AUVSI 2017: Kongsberg discusses Eelume
Kongsberg Maritime took the opportunity at AUVSI Xponential to describe the background and development of Eelume, a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) vessel. Richard …
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AUVSI 2017: Copycats, profits cause for concern
In a show where hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of visitors and exhibitors gather to discuss and explore the latest innovations in the …
Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth
The United States Marine Corps is predicting a continuing expansion of 'Group 1' small UAS systems across service elements.Speaking at this week's AUVSI Xponential event …
Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Swift Navigation, Carnegie Robotics reveal Duro
San Francisco-based startup company Swift Navigation, who partnered with Carnegie Robotics, unveiled their Duro GNSS receiver at AUVSI's Xponential. Duro has been described as a …
Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Commercial versus military (video)
While the commercial market dominates AUVSI Xponential this year in Dallas, there has been the unveiling and promotion of some military platforms, including the Snipe …
Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Future proofing Global Hawk (video)
The manufacturer of the RQ-4B Global Hawk, Northrop Grumman, is looking to prepare the UAV for future missions by testing and fitting a new sensor …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: The Logos Redkite (video)
7th May 2017
Detailing recent trials conducted on its Redkite lightweight wide-area electro-optical system earlier this year, officials from Logos Technologies detail the work being done with Insitu …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: The week ahead (video)
7th May 2017
As the start of the AUVSI Xponential exhibition and conference in Dallas nears Beth Maundrill and Richard Thomas discuss key themes in the industry and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Behind the scenes (video)
7th May 2017
Richard Thomas, Shephard's editor of Unmanned Vehicles magazine, gives an overview of some of the platforms and hot topics to expect at this year's AUVSI …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Valmie ventures into the unmanned
6th May 2017
US company Valmie Resources will be rolling out a new aircraft at AUVSI Xponential after conducting flight tests in Nevada at the beginning of May …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Textron dedicated to navy solutions
5th May 2017
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems will be showcasing its latest development of the Aerosonde UAV, the Aerosonde hybrid quad (HQ) SUAS variant, at AUVSI Xponential in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: ArcticShark equipped with new engine
4th May 2017
UAV Turbines (UAVT) and Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) will be showcasing the ArcticShark aircraft with a UAVT micro-turboprop propulsion system.ArcticShark will be displayed with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: FAA evaluates UAS detection systems
3rd May 2017
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its partners are continuing to conduct detection research into UAS with a number of recent evaluations of detection systems …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Northwest UAV begins new engine development
2nd May 2017
The Northwest UAV (NWUAV) NW-44 Multi-Fuel Engine has reached a milestone of 1,000 combat flight hours on board small UAS.The NW-44 electronic fuel-injected engine is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Triton talks in commercial X-band
2nd May 2017
Commercial satellite operator XTAR has been selected by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to support X-band satellite bandwidth for the MQ-4C Triton.The blanket …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Heavy-lift UAV weighs in
2nd May 2017
Norwegian company Griff Aviation has produced a prototype of a UAV which it claims can lift hundreds of pounds, which is set to be showcased …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Qinetiq Titan enters the arena
2nd May 2017
QinetiQ North America will be showcasing its latest development at this year's AUVSI, the Titan hybrid UGV.The company, partnered with Milrem, initially unveiled the technology …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Autonomous sales steady for Northrop
2nd May 2017
Northrop Grumman reported a slight increase in sales of its autonomous systems in its first quarter financial results, released at the end of April 2017.Despite …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Homeland Security increases UAV focus
2nd May 2017
The Department of Homeland Security has selected Mississippi State University to lead a major research and development programme for a new demonstration facility.Mississippi State University …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: New Wankel engine enters the market
2nd May 2017
German engine manufacturer 3W-International will present its new 3W-180 SRE Hybrid Wankel Engine for the first time at AUVSI Xponential in Dallas.The 3W-180 SRE will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: FAA research slow on emerging tech
2nd May 2017
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has highlighted that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could improve how it develops and reports its activities, including …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Chinese robotics investment grows
2nd May 2017
Wireless power and battery systems developer WiBotic has become the latest company to benefit from Chinese investment as the country looks to expand its interests …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
NASC, UAVT plan joint flight demonstration
24th April 2017
Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) and UAV Turbines (UAVT) will carry out a joint flight demonstration of NASC's TigerShark UAS powered by a UAVT micro-turboprop …
AUVSI Xponential 2017 Show News
Shephard Media reports from AUVSI Xponential 2017 in Dallas, TX.
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