Volz recently launched its full-brushless version of the well-proven DA 22. With the new DA 22 BLDC Volz can now offer a new actuator in the mid-size range with a peak torque of up to 3.5 Nm (1.5 Nm rated torque), featuring a brushless BLDC motor and contactless, wear-free position sensing system. Continue reading
Category Archives: Electronic Sub-Systems
UAV Navigation’s Visual Navigation System Project
UAV Navigation is involved in the rapid research and development of innovative and cutting-edge flight control technologies that address the need of the hour. The goal is to design technologies that help overcome the challenges faced by the UAS/RPAS sector. Continue reading
UAV Navigation Integrates Sagetech Transponders for Sense and Avoidance
UAV Navigation and Sagetech Avionics, Inc. have recently collaborated for the integration of the MX family of transponders with the flight control solution. With that, this model has become entirely compatible with VECTOR, UAV Navigation’s flagship autopilot. Continue reading
New Compact Airborne EO/IR Surveillance System from Octopus ISR Systems
Octopus ISR Systems has announced the release of the new Epsilon 140LC compact airborne electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) surveillance system. Featuring industry-leading size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-c) specifications, the Epsilon 140LC combines cutting-edge sensor technology with high precision geo-location to provide true next-generation performance for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and similar platforms. Continue reading
Iris Automation Casia 360-Degree Onboard Detect-and-Avoid System for Drones
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Iris Automation has announced the launch of Casia 360 – the first onboard detect-and-avoid (DAA) solution with a 360-degree radial field of view to enable commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Continue reading
UAV Navigation’s Autopilots Can Now Control Sky Power’s Engines
UAV Navigation and Sky Power have collaborated to design cutting-edge flight control solutions. The two companies recently joined hands and agreed to integrate Sky Power’s Engine into UAV Navigation’s Flight Control Solutions. Continue reading
VOXL Flight Fuses Flight Controller and Companion Computer on Single Board
ModalAI has released VOXL Flight, the first open-development platform for autonomous drone navigation that fuses a companion computer with a PX4 flight controller on one printed circuit board (PCB). Continue reading
Small, Precise and Affordable Gyroscope for Navigating without GPS
A small, inexpensive and highly accurate gyroscope, developed at the University of Michigan, could help drones and autonomous cars stay on track without a GPS signal. Continue reading