Unmanned Systems Technology
Technical fundamentals, components and innovation: autonomous navigation, sensors, datalinks and propulsion of unmanned systems.
Interceptor drone from Russia: “Project Ghost” relies on AI-based target recognition
Compact, portable, usable without additional equipment: with Prizrak, Russian developers have built an interceptor drone against low-flying attack drones. To train their algorithms, they are publicly collecting videos and photos of drones.
Drone control station Command Core: Getac launches rugged control solution
Tablet, notebook or case with dual display: with Command Core, Getac aims to offer manufacturers and system integrators a configurable drone control station. It is intended for defence, civil protection and public safety.
FPV drones in Ukraine: dual radio and fibre-optic control to raise hit rates
Supply is no longer the problem; now hit rates count. The drone platoon of First Lieutenant Tetyana Chornovol shows how FPV drones in Ukraine are to become more efficient with hybrid control and AI modules – and what that costs.
Kamikaze drone K2: Baykar unveils AI-supported swarm drone
With the K2, Baykar is also following the AI trend: the kamikaze drone is designed to fly in swarms, navigate without GNSS and reach more than 2,000 kilometres. First formation flights over the Gulf of Saros have been completed.
Counter-drone defence with AI: Valkyrie Aero upgrades Embraer A-29 Super Tucano with Gunslinger
Brazil's Embraer and US-based Valkyrie Aero are cooperating: the Gunslinger AI suite is to enable the A-29 Super Tucano to make better counter-drone decisions – from detection to engagement.
Drone control on the ground: Panasonic Toughbook shows rugged notebooks and tablets at Xponential Europe
What happens in the air depends on the IT on the ground: for drone control, Panasonic Toughbook is showing notebooks and tablets in Düsseldorf as ground control stations and analysis platforms – built for dust, rain, extreme temperatures and sensitive data.
Unmanned systems in the CCA programme: US Air Force selects Shield AI as mission autonomy provider
The Hivemind autonomy software is already flying in Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury, with flight demonstrations expected in the coming months. Now the US Air Force has selected Shield AI for the TMRR phase of its programme for unmanned systems in air combat.
AI drone swarm: Sirbai enters defence technology at UMEX 2026
A software-first model, more than 40 engineers and research from Abu Dhabi: Sirbai presents what it says is the Middle East's first AI-enabled autonomous drone swarm technology – designed for contested environments without GPS reception.
GPS-free navigation: dForce Technologies makes small drones autonomous through software
With Force AI, Austrian start-up dForce Technologies aims to give low-cost small drones GPS-free navigation – a capability so far reserved for large, expensive systems. No additional hardware is to be required.
Reconnaissance drone Molniya-2R: Russia flies with Windows 11 and Starlink
Raspberry Pi, Chinese mini PC, mail-order gimbal camera: a Russian reconnaissance drone captured in Ukraine shows how far the COTS approach goes – and why costs stay well below 10,000 euros.
DJI Matrice 4T cracked: Russian hackers militarise the drone's firmware
The Telegram channel Ural Drone Hub reports that the firmware of the DJI Matrice 4T can now be flashed for military use. Remote ID and no-fly zones have been disabled, but FCC unlocking has apparently not yet succeeded.
Combat drone Bayraktar Kizilelma: Aselsan's Toygun targeting system sits inside a stealth UCAV fuselage
A targeting system previously reserved for fifth-generation fighter jets is now inside a Turkish combat drone: Baykar has integrated Aselsan's Toygun into the Kizilelma and tested it in two flights. According to the manufacturer, the way is clear for series integration.
Drone traffic management for all of Sweden: LFV awards Frequentis contract for UTM platform
Swedish air navigation service provider LFV is relying on Frequentis for drone traffic management. The order covers a digital UTM platform including implementation and support, intended to coordinate low-level drone flights nationwide.