Unmanned Magazine Editorial Team
The Unmanned Magazine editorial team reports independently on unmanned systems in the air, on land and at sea. Its coverage focuses on drones, counter-UAS and autonomy, their role in defence and security, and the industry behind them.
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AI-controlled drone swarm: Airbus, Quantum Systems and Spleenlab demonstrate autonomous swarm technology
A drone swarm of Vector, Scorpion and Airbus drones flew under the control of a mission AI at the Airbus Drone Center near Manching. The results of the Bundeswehr study KITU 2 are also to support major programmes such as MGCS and FCAS.
Counter-UAS at “Airpower 2024”: Bundesheer and Aaronia protected Europe's largest air show
When 206 aircraft are in the air at an air show, no illegal drone may interfere. For counter-UAS protection, the Bundesheer relied on its ELDRO element and Aaronia's Aartos system – this year supplemented for the first time by a 28-metre mast.
Sea Guardian for the Japan Coast Guard: JCG orders two more systems from General Atomics
The Japan Coast Guard has operated a Sea Guardian under an operating contract since April 2022. Now the JCG is buying two systems of its own from GA-ASI, with delivery planned as early as next year.
Counter-drone defence – Oliver Dürr: “When we shoot, we hit”
Why are drones best defeated kinetically, and what role do electronic countermeasures play in counter-drone defence? Answers from Oliver Dürr, managing director of Rheinmetall Air Defence in Zurich.
MQ-9B SkyGuardian flies for the first time with PT6 E engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada
A 44-minute first flight is said to have proven the suitability of the new powerplant: General Atomics has tested the MQ-9B with a PT6 E turboprop that promises one third more power. The SeaGuardian is also set to receive the engine.
Camcopter S-100 at the 2024 Olympics: French Navy secured the waters off Marseille
From the Saint-Mandrier base, the Camcopters of Flotilla 36F supplied the authorities with real-time data on the sea area of the Olympic sailing events – a total of 22,500 nautical miles were monitored.
Trinity drones: Quantum Systems donates 100 mapping drones, Kyiv mayor Klitschko accepts them
For disaster relief, damage assessment and surveying: Quantum Systems is providing Ukraine with 100 Trinity drones. They will be operated by the State Border Guard Service, with training by the manufacturer’s SSTLC.
UGV Ziesel wins the “Mule” scenario: Diehl Defence takes first place at ELROB
Autonomously retracing a learned route without GNSS and through dense vegetation: at the European Land Robot Trial in Trier, the UGV Ziesel from Diehl Defence won the “Mule” scenario. It is controlled by the Platon autonomy kit.
Counter-UAS with Sky Warden: MBDA shows new effector based on DroneHunter at Farnborough
A warhead that can be quickly fitted to a drone in the field: for counter-UAS with Sky Warden, MBDA has developed an effector concept together with Fortem Technologies. In tests, the system neutralised all threats.
CBRN reconnaissance with drones: Frequentis subsidiary CNS completes reconnaissance and surveillance system
On behalf of the European Defence Agency, the Frequentis Group has developed a data fusion cell for CBRN reconnaissance. According to the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer), the system cuts the time to a result from two hours to 40 to 45 minutes.
FPV drone Maus: Donaustahl cleared to export to Ukraine
Green light from Berlin: Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has approved Donaustahl's export of the FPV drone Maus to Ukraine. The drone unit Kraken is to be the first user to evaluate the modular system.
Military drones of its own: Switzerland brings industry and DDPS to a roundtable
Armasuisse has brought industry and the DDPS together in Bern: Switzerland wants to develop small and medium-sized military drones itself, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and begin initial trials with the troops from 2025.