Explore UST’s round-up of this week’s five most read articles, featuring new technologies, examinations, and industry successes.
1. Volatus Aerospace Bolsters Sovereign Defense Manufacturing & UAS Technology
Volatus Aerospace has acquired a suite of advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems technologies from UK-based engineering firm Caliburn Holdings LLP to strengthen Canada’s sovereign defense manufacturing capacity.
The deal focuses on three scalable platforms with maximum takeoff weights ranging from 100kg to 265kg. These aircraft are engineered for multi-mission roles, supporting payloads between 15kg and 50kg with flight endurances spanning 12 hours to seven days of continuous operation. These capabilities are intended for border security, maritime patrol, arctic surveillance, and critical infrastructure inspection.
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2. Inspired Flight Explains the Implications of the FCC’s Latest UAS Decision
Inspired Flight examines what the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) latest Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) decision signals for operators navigating increasingly complex federal oversight.
Many organizations are now required to interpret overlapping guidance from the FCC, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Department of Homeland Security, and internal procurement authorities at the same time.
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3. Intelligent Energy Discusses Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovations for Next-Gen UAV Performance
Intelligent Energy is a developer of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology for drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
In this Q&A, Andy Kelly, Head of Product Line at Intelligent Energy, discusses how their IE-SOAR™ hydrogen fuel cells enhance UAV endurance, support hybrid power configurations, minimise operational downtime and reduce emissions and noise. He explains the advantages of fast refuelling, extended flight times and near-silent operation across commercial, urban and defense missions.
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4. Tyto Robotics Explores Drone-Based Lagrangian Flow Tracking
Tyto Robotics discusses research into Lagrangian particle tracking using drones, highlighting academic research that explores how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be used as mobile elements within airflow rather than as fixed measurement platforms. This approach reflects growing interest in treating drones as flow-following instruments for studying atmospheric dispersion.
Lagrangian particle tracking seeks to characterize how suspended particles move and disperse within airflows. Conventional techniques rely on optically tracking seeded particles or helium-filled bubbles, typically using camera systems and computer vision. While effective, these methods can be limited in flexibility and sensing capability.
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5. AGISTAR OXR T100 Enables Remote Operation of Small Survey Vessels
AGISTAR’s OXR T100 is a compact electric outboard motor that enables remote operation of small vessels, effectively converting them into Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). When fitted to a zodiac or inflatable boat, the system provides additional payload space and flexibility for mounting multiple instruments to support a variety of survey and monitoring tasks.
With the OXR T100, research and survey teams can remotely control a small boat at distances of up to 1 kilometer. The motor features an integrated GPS unit that supports an automatic return function for improved operational safety. It provides precise speed and steering control through multiple speed levels and transmits telemetry including battery status, motor current, RPM, and distance traveled. These capabilities allow a standard inflatable boat to operate as a fully unmanned survey platform, reducing crew risk and deployment time.
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