Unmanned Systems Technology

🚀 Launching the UST Innovation Partners Initiative 🚀 We’re excited to welcome General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) as the launch partner for our Innovation Partners Initiative—a program designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen supply chains, and drive technological advancements in unmanned systems. This initiative connects major global OEMs with SMEs at the cutting edge of technology, fostering a dynamic ecosystem that advances unmanned systems capabilities worldwide. GA-ASI needs little introduction—as the developer of the world-renowned Predator® RPA series and a key supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense, they have led unmanned systems innovation for over three decades. Together with our Innovation Partners, we aim to: • Strengthen supply chains by fostering SME partnerships • Accelerate capability development through direct collaboration • Connect primes, OEMs, and emerging innovators across defense, industrial, and commercial sectors • Deliver real-time insights from major suppliers to inform and educate the global supply chain • Advance transformative technologies by increasing SME visibility and technology discoverability • Support supplier growth and resilience within the UST ecosystem As part of this partnership, we’ve launched the new GA-ASI hub on UST, providing detailed insights into their latest RPAS technologies, industry perspectives, and feature articles. The hub also includes recruitment opportunities and guidance on GA-ASI’s Small Business Program, which supports high-performance SMEs developing critical solutions in defense, energy, and environmental sectors. 🔗 Explore the GA-ASI hub here: https://hubs.la/Q03bLB5B0 This is just the beginning—stay tuned as we continue to unite industry leaders to drive the future of unmanned systems. #UnmannedSystems #DefenseInnovation #Collaboration #SMEs #GAASI #InnovationPartners

Knight Optical has expanded its offerings with a new line of spectrometers from Ocean Optics, enhancing its portfolio of high-precision optical components. These spectrometers provide advanced spectral analysis capabilities, catering to industries such as aerospace, defense, and environmental monitoring. With applications in material identification, quality control, and scientific research, the addition strengthens Knight Optical’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge optical solutions. Link in the comments 🔗 Knight Optical

📣 Only 5 days to go until AUSA Global Force 2025! Will you be attending? We're heading to Huntsville, Alabama and will be on the show floor ready to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest developments in defense and unmanned systems technology. Meet with our team between March 25-27 to discover how your company can achieve year-round visibility to a highly targeted, technical audience of over 1.3 million industry professionals. 📍 Secure a meeting now for us to visit your booth >> https://hubs.la/Q03cH92w0 Association of the United States Army - AUSA #AUSAGlobalForce2025

A leader in sustainable UAV technology, Nex Power’s low and zero-emission propulsion and power generation solutions enhance the efficiency and eco-friendliness of unmanned aerial vehicles. Their solutions include: ⦁ Hybrid power systems ⦁ Electric propulsion solutions ⦁ Solar energy integration and more These advanced solutions help maximize flight endurance while reducing emissions and operational costs. Follow the link in the comments to learn more about how NEX POWER LTD's innovations are transforming unmanned technology. 🔗

🗞️ The latest edition of the UST Newsletter is out now, featuring SBG Systems expanding its inertial navigation systems with new GNSS receiver options, GA-ASI releasing its TacSit-C2® tactical situational awareness software, and EIZO Rugged Solutions announcing NVIDIA Blackwell support for its Condor GR5SL Series. Click below to read more ⬇️ SBG Systems, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, EIZO Rugged Solutions, Knight Optical, Robosys Automation

📣 Welcome Alpine Eagle to UST, developer of Sentinel, a revolutionary counter-UAS solution that utilizes multiple swarming UAVs and active radar sensors to overcome the limitations of ground-based systems. Their ITAR-free system has been tested and fielded by the Bundeswehr, a NATO member, and is an assured solution for providing persistent overwatch for mobile and fixed-site operations even under contested and GNSS-denied conditions. Find out more about Alpine Eagle GmbH through their profile, link in the comments ⬇️

The Chino Police Department has upgraded its Bell 505 helicopter with Trakka Systems’ Total Mission Solution, enhancing aerial surveillance, emergency response, and law enforcement operations. 📢 Mike Kipphorn, Western Sales Director for Trakka Systems, commented, “Trakka Systems is proud to support the Chino Police Department with our Total Mission Solution, ensuring they have the most advanced tools available to protect and serve their community. The addition of critical vision technologies on the Bell 505 helicopter enhances the aircrew’s situational awareness, and improves response times.” ➡️ Visit the Unmanned Systems Technology website for further information. Read more in the comments 🔗

Leading provider of ruggedized AI-accelerated video, graphics, and GPGPU processing hardware EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc. has announced NVIDIA Blackwell support for its Condor GR5SL Series, introducing two SOSA-aligned 3U VPX video graphics cards. “The Condor GR5SL Series with NVIDIA Blackwell GPU support sets a new benchmark for GPU-powered video graphics and GPU processing in rugged environments,” said Chris Fadeley, Chief Technology Officer at EIZO Rugged Solutions. “Our upgraded thermal design allows these solutions to maintain exceptional performance even in extreme conditions, ensuring reliable operation in high-compute, mission-critical scenarios.” ▸ Visit the Unmanned Systems Technology website for further information. Find out more in the comments ⬇️

New Payload Command and Control Introduced by GA-ASI TacSit-C2 is a new payload command and control system which integrates diverse sensor data into a single, intuitive interface. Part of General Atomics’ Quadratix software enterprise, the new version of TacSit-C2 is expected to be fielded before the end of the year. Follow the link in the comments to read more ↓ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

GuideNav has explained how its advanced MEMS IMUs provide critical data to enhance FPV drone flight control, ensuring stability and precision even in challenging flight conditions. A MEMS IMU is a key component in drone systems, designed to measure the drone’s acceleration, angular velocity, and sometimes magnetic fields. Typically made up of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, IMUs provide the essential data required to monitor and adjust a drone’s orientation, position, and motion. GuideNav’s GUIDE IMUs are tailored to different needs based on accuracy, size, and application. Link in the comments for more information ⬇️