Unmanned Systems Technology 031 April/May 2020
- Intro - Engineers’ response to the coronavirus pandemic
- Platform one: Mission-critical info - Large UAV with distributed autopilot unveiled, decentralised algorithm allows safer swarming, and much more
- In conversation: Jennifer D Andrews - What does it take to spark a love of aerospace engineering? Bell’s project lead on a major NASA project gives her reasons
- Dossier: EasyMile EZ10 shuttle - Key facets of this autonomous commuting platform are its facility for ongoing development and its emphasis on enterprise-level security. Here’s how it was developed
- Focus: Engine ancillary systems - We explain how progress in the technology behind these systems is enabling them to dovetail with the needs of UAV engines
- Insight: UGVs - On top of their growing range of workaday applications, UGVs are also gaining traction for an array of specialised duties
- Show update: Oceanology International 2020 - Despite its postponement until December, we have a preview of some marine technologies that are already arriving
- Digest: Quaternium HYBRiX 2.1 - Technological maturity of, and iterations in, various aspects of its design have been the enablers for extending the range of this gasoline-electric quadcopter
- Dossier: Turbotech TP-R90/TG-R55 - This powertrain combination conquers the problems with small turbine engines for commercial UAVs. We report on how the company behind them was able to do so
- In Operation: Roboat - Deploying a USV to carry out commercial and municipal duties is a perfect fit for Amsterdam’s canal network – which is exactly what the developers of this craft have in mind
- Focus: Infotainment systems - Driverless vehicles are heralding a profound change in their audio and vision systems, which in turn is driving new developments in their onboard networks. Here are some of the important trends
- Digest: Clearpath Robotics Jackal - If you’re looking for a portable and rugged UGV to carry out robotics research projects, this UGV should fit the bill. We look at what it offers
- PS: FusionFlight VTOL UAV - Like a few well-known fighter planes, this UAV has a VTOL function, for which its designers claim some impressive abilities