Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

Articles and technology insights covering unmanned and autonomous technology, systems and developments

Case Study: UAV-Based Atmospheric Sounding System for Rocket Launch Support

The integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with advanced wind sensors presents a promising solution for providing real-time and precise wind data that can support successful rocket launches

by FT Technologies
Global Strategies Against GPS Jamming

Discover how industries and governments worldwide are responding against the threat of GPS jamming and ensuring their navigation capabilities

by infiniDome
Nanomotion Q&A: EO/IR Gimbals for AGVs & UAS

Nanomotion's Q&A focuses on EO/IR gimbals, exploring the benefits of the company's Velox sensing payload, and looking at its role in evolving operations landscapes

by Nanomotion
USV Multi-beam Echosounder Used in Underwater Survey

Hydro-Tech has released a case study discussing the advantages of using mounted multi-beam echosounders on USVs in underwater topographic surveys

by Hydro-Tech
White Paper: Improving Video Performance with AV1 Encoder

EIZO Rugged Solutions' latest white paper focused on the AV1 encoder provides a short history of video coding formats, open standards for military electronics, and NVIDIA processing with AV1

by EIZO
Additive Manufacturing in the UAV Industry

ISS Aerospace has released an article outlining the benefits of additive manufacturing in the unmanned industry, discussing specific technologies and their potential in the sector’s future

by ISS Aerospace
Revector: Protecting & Monitoring Critical Infrastructure

Revector outlines the difficulties associated with crucial asset protection and monitoring, recommending autonomous aerial security measures when ground or human options are not feasible

by Revector
Skydio Looks at Future of the Drone Industry

Skydio's CEO and co-founder Adam Bry provides an in-depth look at the drone industry, what the future holds, the importance of security, and drone technology in Ukraine

by Skydio
NTRIP: Centimeter-Level Positioning

u-blox discusses NTRIP, a messaging protocol based on HTTP and used for streaming GNSS corrections data over the internet for live kinematic positioning, commonly referred to as RTK

by u-blox
Flight Planners in Drone-Based LiDAR Surveys

YellowScan have released an article outlining the use of flight planners in unmanned aerial vehicle-based LiDAR surveys, exploring the benefits and future directions of the technology

by YellowScan
Developing Bespoke Commerical Drone Software

Pierre Tilak, Director and founder of Tilak.io. talks to UST about the company's achievements in working on PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, streaming video to the ground, and adding new features to DJI drones

by Tilak.io
Public Safety Missions Enhanced with Drone Lights

Tundra Drone has collaborated with the Story County Sheriff’s Office to produce an article detailing how the use of drone lights in nighttime public safety operations can provide a tactical advantage, improve situational awareness and lead to safer communities

by Tundra Drone
Collaboration for Breakwater Stability Assessment Solution

Teledyne Marine and SEABIM’s partnership forms a new solution for breakwater stability assessment challenges, improving accuracy, efficiency, and safety in coastal structure management

by Teledyne Marine
Law Enforcement Operations Reshaped by Drone Technology

Elistair detail how drone technology has become a crucial tool for police departments internationally and how the incorporation of small multirotor drones has shifted policing strategies

by Elistair
Low Outgassing Conformal Coatings in Space Applications

Speciality Coating Systems discusses conformal coatings, Parylene and Arathane, which provide a protective barrier against environmental challenges and add to the overall reliability of products in space

by Specialty Coating Systems
Multibeam Echosounder Technology for Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Hydro-Tech introduces a small size, high accuracy, and low power consumption multibeam echosounder suitable for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), which could survey the area that manned hydrographic ships cannot reach

by Hydro-Tech
Whitepaper: Maxtena’s Next-Gen Antenna Solutions

Maxtena’s whitepaper outlines key antenna parameters and their significance in optimizing performance, exploring the specs of the company’s LTE and 4x4 MIMO antenna solutions

by Maxtena
The Technology Used to Prevent Human Trafficking

Technology from Revector supports multi-agency operations in disrupting human trafficking, helping to identify both migrant and criminal phones and either monitoring, alerting or building intelligence on criminal behavior

by Revector
Sagetech Avionics: The Foundation for BVLOS Operations

Sagetech’s ACAS X Processor has been integrated and tested on multiple aircraft platforms, which provide a complete DAA air risk mitigation solution in line with the FAA’s statements

by Sagetech Avionics
IoT Situational Awareness Systems for Maritime Law Enforcement

Ziyan's Internet of Things (IoT) situational awareness system receives real-time position information of suspicious vessels from radar, allowing drones to automatically track targets, capture photographic evidence, and enhance drone patrol efficiency

by Ziyan UAS
Whitepaper: Military Applications of AI & Machine Learning 

Sealevel Systems has released a whitepaper discussing the deliberate approach taken by the US DoD with regard to incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence technology

by Sealevel Systems
Black Swift Technologies Talks to UST

Innovation leaders Black Swift Technologies sit down with UST to discuss the latest development of unmanned systems for cutting-edge scientific applications

with Black Swift Technologies
New Tool to Automatically Identify & Mark Ground Control Points in Drone Imagery

Blue Marble Geographics details a new tool in Global Mapper Pro v25.1 that automatically identifies and marks Ground Control Points in images making the process faster and less time-consuming

by Amanda Lind
Boxfish Robotics: Subsea Cinematography

Boxfish’s most recent case study discusses how cutting edge technology, like the highly customisable Boxfish Luna, can bring art to life in underwater cinematography

by Boxfish Robotics
Discussing Cyber Takedown for C-UAS

D-Fend Solutions has released a whitepaper discussing C-UAS cyber takedown technology and asks the question, does it really work and what are the limitations?

by D-Fend Solutions
Whitepaper: Exploring Shipwrecks with Autonomous Underwater Drones

Advanced Navigation's Hydrus autonomous underwater drone showcased its capabilities in the Rottnest ship graveyard off the coast of Western Australia, with the aim to pinpoint the exact location of the wreck and capture detailed imagery

by Advanced Navigation
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.