UST Newsletter Edition 80

UXV Technologies Collaborates with Samsung Electronics for Development of Dismounted Controllers

UXV Technologies  and Samsung Electronics America are working together to innovate and develop cutting-edge technologies, including dismounted controllers, in areas such as unmanned systems and defense robotics.

The MoU was officially signed on October 15th during a ceremony at AUSA 2024 in Washington, DC, where UXV also unveiled three new dismounted controllers: the SRoC S23, SRoC Tab 5, and SRoC Xcover Pro. The controllers all feature key components from Samsung Electronics America

"I am very excited to embark on this strategic alliance with UXV Technologies. Collaborating with a pioneer in unmanned systems and defense robotics is a significant step in our journey to enhance the integration of our cutting-edge electronics." - Barbara Hoffman , VP at Samsung Electronics America. 

"Combining UXV Technologies’ and Samsung’s strong expertise, this collaboration will further accelerate innovation and deliver cost-effective, high-performance technologies to end-users." - Steven Friberg , CEO of UXV Technologies. 

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AUSA Sees Launch of New Small ISR & Precision Strike Systems

Red Cat Holdings , Inc. has introduced its ARACHNID™ family of unmanned ISR and precision strike systems. 

Red Cat unveiled this Family of Systems at AUSA 2024 in Washington D.C. The ARACHNID family of systems is purpose built for the U.S. Army’s roadmap to integrate UAS and long endurance aircraft in a combined arms fight with synchronized fire and maneuver across various command levels. 

"We are introducing the ARACHNID™ family of systems to ensure we can react to the rapidly evolving needs of sUAS for short, medium and long range operations. With future partnerships, our drones can be dropped from long endurance aircraft or integrated into unmanned surface vessels to extend reach and penetration at the battlefield’s tactical edge." - Jeff Thompson , Red Cat CEO. 

"The Pentagon’s Replicator initiative established a bold mission to accelerate the deployment of attritable sUAS to the warfighter. In concert with Replicator’s mission we are accelerating the development of our products that will enhance the effectiveness and safety of military and security operations." - George Matus , Red Cat CTO. 

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Autonomous Tactical UAS with AI Capabilities Launched at AUSA

AeroVironment (AV) has introduced the P550™ advanced autonomous Group 2 eVTOL UAS, designed for battlefield adaptability and operational readiness. 

Leveraging a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and AI-driven autonomy, the P550 is engineered to empower maneuver forces to quickly respond to evolving mission demands with rapid deployment, scalability, and superior situational awareness.

Unveiled at the AUSA 2024, the P550’s all-electric powertrain provides flight endurance of over 5 hours and a multi-sensor payload capacity of up to 15 pounds. 

"Warfighters today require systems that can quickly adapt to fluid combat scenarios, providing unmatched reliability and flexibility. P550 meets these needs through an adaptable, field-reconfigurable design that allows rapid, on-the-fly adjustments for evolving operational requirements." - Trace Stevenson , AV’s senior vice president and general manager of Uncrewed Systems. 

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YellowScan LiDAR Solution Integrated with DeltaQuad Drone Tech

YellowScan  has joined forces with DeltaQuad  to integrate its Surveyor Ultra UAV LiDAR solution into the Dutch firm’s drone technology.

This collaboration is set to significantly enhance productivity in UAV-based LiDAR mapping, offering efficiency for large-scale mapping projects.

The integration of YellowScan’s Surveyor Ultra with the DeltaQuad Evo platform brings new levels of productivity, allowing users to gather high-precision, high-density data faster and more efficiently than ever before with 1200ha covered in 1 single flight.

Due to an embedded RGB camera, operators can collect LiDAR & RGB simultaneously to cover larger areas in less time, reducing project timelines and costs without compromising quality.

"Our users can now deliver georeferenced LiDAR pointcloud, colorize them with RGB data, generate Digital Terrain Models in a few clicks and if needed generate orthophoto as well from a 2h30 long flight from the Evo: a must for productivity." - Julien BO , Senior Business Development Europe at YellowScan. 

"Integrating YellowScan’s Surveyor Ultra with our DeltaQuad Evo platform is a step forward in aerial surveying efficiency. By combining long-range flight capabilities with high-precision LiDAR, we’ve created a solution that helps professionals do more in less time. This partnership is all about empowering users to work smarter, not harder." - DeltaQuad Solution Specialist Benji Pauly . 

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How Ziyan’s Ranger P2X Unmanned Helicopter Enhances Nighttime Operations

ZIYAN Technology , in collaboration with its partner DEEPTHINK , provides an innovative solution for night vision drone inspection in the Ranger P2X long-endurance unmanned helicopter.

Utilizing high-altitude perspective and equipped with an AI night vision camera, the Ranger P2X delivers inspection results similar to those conducted during the day, ideal for emergency search and rescue, public security, fire investigations, and maritime operations.

The advanced unmanned helicopter significantly improves the safety and efficiency of nighttime missions, while greatly enhancing the capabilities of emergency command systems.

The Ranger P2X can fly at speeds of up to 100 km/h, demonstrating environmental adaptability and strong flight capabilities for nighttime operations. It transmits HD videos in real-time during nighttime conditions. 

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Multifunctional Analog & Digital I/O Board for Aerospace & Defense Applications

United Electronic Industries  (UEI) has released the DNx-MF-102, a multifunctional analog and digital I/O board that is compatible with all of the company’s I/O chassis systems.

The board offers a powerful combination of 34 analog and digital I/O channels combined with two CAN ports and one RS-232/422/485 port. 

The highly flexible board is ideal for real-time data acquisition (DAQ), test, control, and other critical aerospace and defense applications that require the interfacing of multiple signals.

The DNx-MF-102 is engineered to manage a wide range of input and output signals. The board provides 16 channels of 8 software-selectable A/D ranges, spanning from ±80 V to ±0.156 V, with an 18-bit resolution. 

The ±80 V range makes the DNx-MF-102 an ideal measurement solution for aerospace and power generation applications, where many DAQ products with a 10 V maximum input range would require external signal conditioning. The 'high voltage' and 'low voltage' configurations are programmable on a per-channel basis.

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