Hybrid Power System for a Lighter Than Air Unmanned Vehicle

Abstract The following research investigates the use of multiple power sources for an unmanned blimp for extended operations. A blimp is unique for a long endurance platform as it does not require propulsion to remain aloft. Therefore, it fills a niche in low to medium altitude long endurance unmanned air vehicles. This ability can be […]

The Largest Unmanned System in Operation

When unmanned systems or drones are mentioned the first thing that comes to mind is the hobby units or the ubiquitous Predator unmanned aircraft that are constantly mentioned in the news. What does not seem to be newsworthy but should be is that Rio Tinto Mining has put into operation one of the largest robotic […]

Future Solar System Exploration Will Be Unmanned

A review of an article by Tomás de J. Mateo Sanguino Titled: 50 years of rovers for planetary exploration: A retrospective review for future directions There is no doubt that in the near future, barring an introduction of disruptive technology, planetary explorations in our solar system will be through the use of unmanned systems. […]

Integration of Unmanned Systems Into the U.S. Navy

U.S Navy Plans to Integrate Unmanned Systems Into Operations, a review of an article that appeared in Unmanned Systems magazine. Once only thought of as experimental, unmanned marine systems are being integrated into the U.S. Navy’s operations at an increasing rate. This is due to several factors including the advancement of battery technology, the […]